Mary Collette In the battle against the bulge, the tiny taste bud is a formidable foe, defeating us in all sorts of ways. We may feel forever enslaved to their despotic whims, but I’ve come to a more hopeful view: We’re not stuck with our current taste buds. It is entirely possible to transform them from foe to friend.
For entertaining, there’s nothing like a bar–a food bar, that is. Food bars don’t require gourmet cooking skills; just set out bowls of components. They also make it easy to navigate the myriad food preferences, sensitivities and allergies typical in groups these days. Just provide a good variety of components and guests can create whatever … Read more
Since this recipe uses brown rice rather than white, it’s made like a fried rice. The vegetables would turn to complete mush if they were simmered with the brown rice until it was done. Instead, the vegetables are sauteed briefly before being fried with day-old rice. So be sure to cook the rice in advance–or … Read more
How can I justify wasting 10 minutes picking worms from certain death by pavement dehydration? I think this is the crux of Earth Day: Our Precious Time.
Maybe it’s spring, maybe it’s St. Patrick’s Day, but green is on my mind. Yesterday’s post delved into the problem with green pea soups and how to evolve past the “Eeew!” factor. Garnishes are a godsend. Brighten pea green with some color and their appeal soars. Yesterday’s sweet pea soup was brightened up with roasted … Read more
Is it time to grow up? Poor pea soup keeps getting ignored just because its coloring has squeamish connotations that date back to childhood. How I got the courage to dive in and discover a dish that’s really quite delicious.
What’s going on under all the leaves, debris and snow? Is the winter garden just a dead zone. . . or a place of active resting?
It may be a while before those in formal leadership roles become healthy lifestyle leaders as well. In the meantime, and before we die of heart attacks, why not head back to the grassroots? Put yourself on a pedestal, honor every good choice you make and vow to be more like that person! That kind of crazy behavior can start a wild fire.
Cooking offers so much more than just some food we can eat to not be hungry anymore. Like a sense of accomplishment. That’s what I felt after cooking some leeks that were really good. Successfully cooking leeks may not sound like much, unless you know all the hesitancy, and even anxiety, I felt about developing … Read more
What’s the best way to cook kale? Saute? Blanch? And how can you use it once it’s cooked?