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Cook without really cooking? Does that sound crazy? It all depends on how you define “cooking.” Very often, “cooking” brings to mind the gourmet, recipe-driven version that involves lots of cutting and chopping, worrisome spicing and seasoning, specialized techniques, confusing instructions, new and unique ingredients and trying to get everything on the table at the … Read more
The Problem(s) with Cooking It takes too long I’m too busy with other things I never know what to make I’m always too exhausted to cook I never have the right ingredients Nobody likes what I make I don’t know how to cook It’s so stressful After 30 years in the healthy eating field, I’ve … Read more
Late autumn is the time for kale. It’s a “cool weather crop,” which means that it tastes best when grown and harvested in cooler temps. However, even then it will still have a little of kale’s characteristically strong flavor. That’s why, no matter the season, I like to pair kale with the mild creaminess of … Read more
Did you know there are people “out there” who pull good meals together, day after day, no big deal. You may be one of them, but if not, would you like to be? Take my CSA* for instance. A couple days ago, one member posted a Facebook query about how to use the beets she … Read more
I’m excitedly getting ready for this year’s Summer Camp. I pulled together class outlines last week and am deciding now what vegetable-rich recipes we’ll be making. Summer Camp for Big People August 6 to 10 Morning Session, 9:00 to 1:00 (live) Afternoon Session, 5:00 to 7:00 (online) More Info Those who have taken my classes … Read more
Ever wonder why a recipe might not taste as good as you’d hoped, even though you followed it exactly? Here’s a big reason: Recipes are usually missing half the information you need to make them turn out the way you want. Discover how you can “find” what’s missing from your recipes.
Want your recipes to taste better? Learn to “read between the lines” of the recipe to discover the tricks and information that will make it sing and sparkle for you. Here is a good example to get you started.
Bone broth is BIG. I knew it for sure when I saw that Pacific Foods is now making it, and whole cases were specially displayed at Whole Foods. So what’s the deal? Essentially, a bone broth is just animal bones simmered in water. But unlike broths and stocks where the simmering is done a few … Read more
Want a nicely browned and crisped chicken that’s still moist and tender? Try the slow cooker!
In case you end up with produce on the bitter side, whether by “gift,” accident, or maybe in a CSA box, here are five tricks for taming rather than pitching it plus an easy meal idea for arugula.