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30 Aug 2010

Cooking with Pears

Kristina Seleshanko 1 Comment Tags: pears

There are over 3,000 varieties of pears, and many are available all year long. However, from August through October, most pears are at their peak. Packed with fiber, vitamin C, copper, and vitamin K, pears are thought to lower bad cholesterol, and reduce the risk of colon and breast cancer. They are also scrumptious and   Read More…

27 Aug 2010

Fantastic Figs

Kristina Seleshanko 0 Comments Tags: figs

Sweet and smooth, figs are a superb – though uncommonly used – cooking ingredient. They are an important source of potassium, fiber, and magnese, and can be used in both savory and sweet dishes. Because figs are highly perishable, most chefs are probably most familiar with dried figs, but late summer through autumn is the   Read More…

23 Aug 2010

Cooking with Apples

Kristina Seleshanko 1 Comment Tags: apples

Although apples are available year round at grocery stores, they are typically at their peak in late August through November. So for the best flavor and nutrition, now’s the time to add apples to your menu. Favorite Ways with Apples Baked apples make an excellent dessert. Fancier versions of this dish include pastry around the   Read More…

21 Aug 2010

Why Can Food?

Kristina Seleshanko 0 Comments Tags: canning, preserving

According to The Wall Street Journal, the makers of canning jars say their sales are up 30% this year. They also report a project director for The National Center for Home Food Preservation (a program funded by the U.S. government) saying their canning classes are “flooded” and in higher demand than they’ve been in “many   Read More…

16 Aug 2010

Exploring Squash: Buying, Storing, and Cooking Squash

Kristina Seleshanko 0 Comments Tags: pumpkin, squash, zucchini

Squash, a truly American fruit, is an excellent staple all year round. Last week, I typed about the difference between summer and winter squash, and highlighted a few favorites generally available in grocery stores year round. This week, let’s talk about buying and cooking squash. Purchasing Summer squash should have a tender skin, free of   Read More…

13 Aug 2010

Exploring Squash: Popular Kinds of Summer & Winter Squash

Kristina Seleshanko 0 Comments Tags: pumpkin, squash, zucchini

American food is a mish-mash of cuisines from all around the world, but there is at least one food that’s truly and uniquely American: Squash. The word “squash” comes from an American Indian word, “askutasquash.” Among the people of the Nahahiganseck Sovereign Nation (who lived in what we now call Rhode Island and parts of   Read More…

09 Aug 2010

Buying Real Tomatoes – and how to cook them

Kristina Seleshanko 1 Comment Tags: tomatoes

Tomatoes are one of the most-used and most versatile ingredients in the kitchen, making everything from the humble pizza to the most elaborate and scrumptious sauce. However, few people really even know what a decent tomato tastes like, so here are some tips on buying a tomato worth buying – and what to do with   Read More…

05 Aug 2010

How to Be a Budget Gourmet

Kristina Seleshanko 0 Comments Tags: budget cooking

Is it possible to be a budget gourmet? As the economy in many parts of the world spirals downward, this is a question more and more gourmands are asking. The answer is “yes,” if you spend time instead of money, and use a little creative thinking. Here are some tips to make everything from appetizers   Read More…

02 Aug 2010

Cooking Mussels is Easy

Kristina Seleshanko 0 Comments

Mussels are a classic gourmet food, but one many amateur chefs are afraid of. There’s really nothing to fear, however. Mussels are easy to cook if you know a few easy tricks. So follow these few, simple steps and you, too, can cook a light, tender, and meaty meal of mussels: Buying Look for mussels   Read More…


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