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22 Feb 2012

9 Foods You Are Wasting

admin 0 Comments Tags: beet, carrot, celery, chard, citrus, collard, corn, fennel, food waste, leeks, potatoes, radish, scallions, tomato, tomatoes, watermelon

With food prices ever on an upward trend, and with an increase consciousness of waste, I’ve been on a mission to use up as much of the food I buy as possible. Here are some foods I used to waste; maybe you needlessly waste them, too: 1. Potato Peels. Unless I have company, I leave   Read More…

16 Feb 2012

Cheesecake Strawberries

admin 2 Comments Tags: strawberries

A few weeks ago, I shared a simple, easy way to make chocolate dipped strawberries. Now I want to share a just as easy and perhaps even more delicious strawberry treat – sure to become a favorite for parties, as well as everyday snacking. Ingredients You need only a handful things for this scrumptious and   Read More…

08 Feb 2012

Seven Sexy Valentine’s Day Foods

admin 7 Comments Tags: aphrodisiacs, asparagus, Chocolate, ginger, oysters, potatoes, romantic, strawberries, truffles, Valentine's Day

Aphrodisiacs: Foods that make us feel more sexual. There are literally thousands to choose from. This Valentine’s Day why not give one or two of these most favored sexy foods a try? Chocolate & Strawberries. Who – especially if they are female – doesn’t love chocolate? An unlike many aphrodisiacs, chocolate is actually scientifically linked   Read More…

03 Feb 2012

Making Chocolate Covered Strawberries in 5 Easy Steps

admin 16 Comments Tags: Chocolate, desserts, strawberries, Valentine's Day

When you think of Valentine’s Day, do you think elaborate dinners? Expensive chocolates? Pricey gifts? Well, maybe all you really need is a special focus on your Valentine – and an easy to make treat. And there’s one treat that’s so simple to make anyone can do it: Chocolate covered strawberries To make 1 lb.   Read More…

26 Jan 2012

Cooking with Fresh Eggs

admin 9 Comments Tags: eggs

With backyard hens booming in popularity and farm fresh eggs increasingly available – and with evidence suggesting such eggs are healthier and more nutritious – more and more cooks are using truly fresh eggs. For the most part, cooking with fresh eggs is no different than cooking with much less fresh store bought eggs. However,   Read More…

18 Jan 2012

6 Wonderful Ways to Eat Root Vegetables

admin 13 Comments Tags: beets, carrots, parsnip, potatoes, rutabaga, sweet potatoes, turnip, vegetables

Mash ‘em! You’ve undoubtedly had mashed potatoes, and maybe even mashed sweet potatoes – but have you ever tried mashed parsnips or turnips? Or how about mashed combined root veggies? For the latter, choose 3 lbs. of root vegetables (like parsnips, rutabagas, turnips, or carrots) and chop them coarsely. Throw them in a large pot   Read More…

13 Jan 2012

Freezer Crock Pot Cooking

admin 11 Comments Tags: crock pot, slow cooker

In today’s hectic world, many of us are trying to find time to cook nutritious meals at home. We all know processed foods are bad for us, and that restaurant food can be less than healthy, too. This has lead to many creative approaches to home cooking, including freezer meals and cooking with a crock   Read More…

19 Dec 2011

Better Than Fruitcake

admin 18 Comments Tags: Christmas, fruit cake, quick bread

Fruitcake has received highly negative press – whether it deserves it or not. So a gift of fruitcake this season is likely to be met with little optimism. But there is a similar alternative – quick bread loaded with cranberries, raisins, and zest. It is just traditional enough to shout out “Merry Christmas!”, just different   Read More…

08 Dec 2011

Top 10 Cookie Making Tips

admin 14 Comments Tags: baking, cookies

In the cooler months, many of us turn more to baking. And with Christmas and Hanukah just around the corner, cookies are a favorite for parties and gifts. Make this year your best cookie baking year ever by following these easy tips. 1. Always preheat the oven to the specified temperature. Do not place the   Read More…

22 Nov 2011

Applesauce for the Holiday Season

admin 6 Comments Tags: apples

Home made applesauce tastes so much better than store bought, you’ll never be able to go back to that processed, bottled stuff again. But making just enough applesauce for one meal is a bit of a pain. The trick, then, is to whip up a large batch and either freeze it or can it for   Read More…


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