Happy Fourth of July!
Friday, July 4, 2008
Today, I'm declaring my independence from the computer all day long!! (That is, right after this post....)
My pesto manifesto
Friday, June 27, 2008
Looks like we're in for a bumper crop of basil this summer, and I'm looking forward to making my first batch of pesto this weekend. Here is my favorite recipe with a few variations and, remember, you don't have to have basil leaves to make a pesto with pizzazz.
Awakening to the Zentini
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Finally got an opportunity to become one with a Zentini this weekend. What's a Zentini, you ask? Click on to the next page and find out, Grasshopper.
What to do with all that sage
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
If your herb garden is overflowing with fresh, fragrant sage and you can't think of anything to do with it - outside of stuffing a turkey (and who wants to do that in June?) - check out this simple yet sophisticated appetizer.
The best edible flowers
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Herbalist Billi Parus rarely uses salt in any food she fixes. Instead, she uses herbs. This year, the Herb Society of America named an edible flower, calendula, as its Herb of the Year.
Some life lessons about coffee
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Among other things, I learned to drink coffee when I was in college. Blame it on my friend at the time - a cute little cowboy named Carl.
Grocer vs. Warehouse
Pros, cons of buying groceries at Sam's Club
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
So when does it make sense to head to a Sam's Club vs. a local grocery store? Clemson University food science professor Beth Kunkel finds that warehouse stores such as Sam's or Costco offer the best deals for people with large families, those who do a lot of entertaining or for people who are purchasing for businesses or church functions.
Against the grain
Gluten sensitivity poses challenges for families
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
When JoAnn Farb gave birth to her second child, her joy was soon coupled with concern over a feeling that something just wasn’t right. Her daughter, Samantha, now 10, was eating sparingly despite acting hungry, and she always seemed like something was upsetting her.
Tomatillo: a sweet, sour treat
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
It is a vibrant green and looks like a small, under-ripe tomato hidden under a paper-like husk. Peel back that wrapping to reveal firm, slightly sticky flesh with a scent faintly reminiscent of freshly picked herbs. Take one bite and the sweet-tart flavor rings with plum, apple and citrus notes.
Farmers tout flavors of specialty crops
Monday, June 2, 2008
There is produce in this world that you have never tasted and may never have the chance to taste. The thought of that sits bitterly on Indira Clark's palate.
Do diet cookies pass food lovers' taste test or crumble?
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Chocolate chip and oatmeal cookies for lunch instead of a salad? It's a dieter's dream come true! For sweet tooth carb lovers, replacing meals with cookies sounds like a grand plan on the way to slim city. It's been all the buzz in celebrity circles and one brand, the Hollywood Cookie Diet, was recently mentioned in ABC's "The Lipstick Jungle."
The truth about pasta
Friday, May 30, 2008
Pasta is the go-to staple for countless quick meals. It also happens to be one of the world's most satisfying and delicious foods. But it strikes fear in the hearts of the carb-averse. Well, carb-avoiders: You can relax ... a little.
Old school cakes like mamma used to make
Sunday, May 25, 2008
When Chicagoan Susan Sanvidge and her three sisters decided to assemble a cookbook for their mom that contained all of the recipes they remembered growing up in the 60s, one of the first they recalled was a humble but delicious cake filled with dates and chocolate chips.
Grill season is here
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Dump out the charcoal, turn up the flame, throw a shrimp on the "bar-b" — it's grill season. Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer (for you meteorological sticklers, the first day of summer is June 21), and we can start celebrating with backyard barbeques and casual summer get-togethers.
Pickin' and grinnin' with strawberries
Friday, May 23, 2008
It's strawberry season, and I'm on a nostalgia kick. My grandmother had a jumbo patch behind Granddad's coon dog pen on their farm near Lamar, Mo. The red dirt was mined with bits and chunks of sharp flint, and even though we kids already had a good start on summer feet, we trod gingerly on their property.
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