Q & A: Are Carrots and Peas Too High in Sugar?
It’s an understandable question that anyone might ask. But do I answer it or step back and ask where that question comes from in the first place?
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Don’t Pitch that Browned Rice
“Browning” rice is not like “browning chicken breasts until golden,” or “toasting nuts until brown and fragrant.” No, it means forgetting about the rice simmering on the stove until a thick brown, hard crust forms on the bottom. But now there’s a new use for it–so don’t pitch it in the composter.
Food Safety–Even Freshly Ground Peanut Butter Is Implicated
I guess I’ve got peanut butter on my face! I just finished my last post, about feeling safer eating low-on-the-food-chain, freshly ground peanut butter. Then I took a break, read the paper and discovered that even freshly ground peanut butter has been implicated in the peanut scare! Before lashing my wrists with a wet noodle, … Read more
Comfort Stew: Beef Daube Provencal
A classic, no-fail stew. Make it in the slow cooker or on the stovetop, and learn several tricks for a more tender and tasty stew. Cooking School notes included as well as modifications.
Looking for a Bright Spot
“Don’t dwell on all the bad news around you.” That’s the current advice from the positive thinking industry: You may have lost your job and your house, you’ve no doubt lost a lot of paper value and retirement security, there’s no vacation this year and probably not many additions to the wardrobe, plus you’re struggling … Read more
Pity the Poor Pantry
Could the poor pitiful pantry be the salvation for time-starved home cooks who just want to get a decent meal on the table each night?
Pantries Aren’t Museums
With enough time, any new thing becomes stale, and a newly created pantry is no exception. Over time, how we stock the pantry becomes routine–and so do our meals. Discover six secrets for breathing some fresh air (and fun) into your pantry.
Look What a Pantry Can Do for You!
They Save Time, Reduce Stress, Save Money, Produce Intriguing Meals and Maybe Even Lead to Enlightenment Previous articles alluded to the many benefits of a pantry, but just to make sure I put them directly in your face, let me list them all together here: Money Savings The way money disappears at the grocery store … Read more
How to Stock the Pantry . . . or Do a Better Job Working the One You Have
“Stocking the pantry.” Sounds like it should be a nice, predictable process akin to stocking inventory at the local shoe store. Actually, “raucous,” “adventuresome” and “messy” are more descriptive, likely because stocking the pantry is such a unique, personalized process. Discover 5 helpful steps for creating a pantry just right for you.
Fox 31 Holiday Cooking Series: Light Orange Waldorf Spinach Salad
Calories and fat add up over a holiday meal at an alarming rate, not unlike the cash register when you’re buying Christmas gifts. That’s why it pays to plan a little calorie relief into your holiday meals. Find out why this lightened recipe fits the bill