Happy New Year’s Eve!
I made my weekly trip to the supermarket this morning. I went early and stocked up on food for the
December 31, 2008
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Mad About Nuts
Research supports that nuts are all they’re cracked up to be. The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has an approved qualified
December 30, 2008
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to all my loyal readers. May the peace and joy of Christmas fill your hearts with love and
December 25, 2008
Creamy Surimi Dip
Make about 3 cups I back with another surimi recipe and I’m pretty convinced surimi is one of the least
December 24, 2008
Arugula Pesto
Makes enough for one pound of pasta In the middle of winter fresh basil gets a titch hard for
December 23, 2008
Double Ginger Cookies
Makes about 4 dozen cookies Again, a thankful nod to Bob, my favorite brother-in-law baker. He baked these cookies a few
December 22, 2008
Oven Baked Chex Mix Recipe
Makes about 12 cups What’s your favorite tidbit to pick out of the Chex Mix? It’s a good thing I
December 21, 2008
Sugar Cookies
Makes about 4 dozen rolled and cut sugar cookies (depends on the size of the cutter) Big Note: This dough
December 20, 2008
School’s Out
It’s official – school is out for 2 full weeks due to the upcoming Christmas holiday. We’re headed into a
December 19, 2008
20 Food Trends for 2009
I thought you’d like to see what’s hot, and what’s not, in the world of food for 2009 as reported
December 16, 2008
Surimi Salad
12 ounces surimi pieces 1/2 cup chopped celery 2 tablespoons minced shallot 2 tablespoons capers 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon
December 14, 2008
Smoky Spiced Nuts
Yield 1 1/2 pounds I like adding smoky flavor with smoked paprika not liquid smoke. For a spicer nut increase the
December 13, 2008
The Baking Begins
My holiday kitchen is officially open. Our Fraser Fur, fresh from Fries Brothers, stands bare waiting for its decorations. Behind
December 13, 2008
Winter Wheat Berry Salad
Serves 8 to 12 This recipe calls for 6 cups of cooked wheat berries, although 6 cups of another cooked
December 11, 2008
Deck The Halls With Whole Grains
If you’re like me you’ve seen, and perhaps even eaten, way too much sugar over the past few months. From
December 9, 2008
Preparing A Weekly Menu
Grocery shopping is a necessary activity whether you cook or not. Unless you eat out all the time (expensive), or
December 3, 2008
Quick Vegetarian Vegetable Soup
Serves 8 Chock full of cold- and flu-fighting spices, this soup is perfect for a quick meal, anytime. 2
December 2, 2008
My Kitchen Never Closes
I spend a lot of time in my kitchen for my paid work and of course for my family. I
November 30, 2008
Thanksgiving Food Helplines
My countertops are covered with sweet potatoes, oranges, Yukon Gold potatoes, apples, and there’s a bag of cranberries in the
November 24, 2008
Smoky Chili Non Carne
Serves 8 hungry adults Since the mid-eighties I have always been faithful to a vegetarian chili recipe from an old
November 18, 2008
Superfoods in A Super Diet
According to the American Dietetic Association ,”superfoods are purported to have more significant health benefits than other types of
November 14, 2008
Stay Healthy – Cold and Flu Prevention
Cold and flu season is just around the corner. I tend to think positive. I’m not going to get sick
November 12, 2008
Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives
Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives is an exciting partnership between Harvard Medical School Osher Institute and the Culinary Institute of America.
November 7, 2008
Chestnut Soup
Serves 6 The earthy aroma of chestnuts are synonymous with fall. If fresh chestnuts are not available, and even if
November 5, 2008
See The Bread Masthead…
In August we had the good fortune of vacationing in Northern Michigan – Northport to be exact. This was our
November 4, 2008
Halloween Supper Tips
Forget the hotdogs cut to look like squid or wrapped in crescent roll dough to look like mummys. Make dinner
October 31, 2008
Bones of Our Supper Menus
Creating a basic weekly outline for supper helps me with my grocery shopping, because my secret to being an active
October 30, 2008
I’m Not At My Table
For the next several days, my kitchen table will be filled with food, laughter, spilled milk, and stories about the
October 26, 2008
Why Do I Share “What We Ate This Week”?
For the past few years I’ve kept a log of all the food I cook. Yes, I write everything down
October 24, 2008
Shameless Plug
I guess since this is my blog I can write about any darn thing I want to. It’s hard
October 23, 2008
Flat Iron Steak with Brown Sugar Rub
Serves 6 A simple rub, using a unique combination of readily available ingredients, enhances this beefy tender steak. Be sure
October 22, 2008
Take A Gamble On A New Steak
It’s a sure bet that as we speak a few transformations are taking place in my kitchen: from eating outdoors
October 21, 2008
October 16, 2008
Beer Batter Bread
With the leaves turning yellow, and the air predicted to turn crisp, my thoughts turn to cool-weather food. I enjoy
October 15, 2008
Quick White Clam Sauce
I like to serve this quick and easy sauce over a long, thin pasta such as linguine or spaghetti. Fresh
October 14, 2008
Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup
October 12, 2008
The Cookie Contest
Every year Hixson hosts a cookie contest at their employee picnic. This year my oldest son and I judged the
October 9, 2008
Red Beans and Rice with Chili Vinaigrette
Serves 6 to 8 This recipe has been part of my repertoire for over 20 years and I’ve made it
October 3, 2008
Where Does Your Food Come From?
September 30, 2008 – Associated Press- A retail labeling law for fresh meats, fruits and vegetables will be implemented over
October 2, 2008