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26 Feb 2013

Easy St. Patrick’s Day Feast

Kristina 20 Comments Tags: beef, bread, cabbage, Shepherd's pie, St. Patrick's Day, stew

Whether you’re Irish or just pretend to be on St. Patty’s Day, March the 17th is the perfect day to whip up a meal that hearkens back to the Emerald Isle. If you have children, this is a fun way to teach them a bit about St. Patrick and Ireland. If not, it’s the perfect   Read More…

20 Feb 2013

The Secret to Great Tasting Vegetables

admin 16 Comments Tags: blanching, vegetables

The legendary Julia Child once wrote, “The French are interested in vegetables as food rather than purely as nutrient objects valuable for their vitamins and minerals. And it is in the realm of vegetables that the French methods differ most radically from American. The French objective is to produce a cooked green vegetable so green,   Read More…

12 Feb 2013

10 Terrific Valentine’s Day Desserts

admin 22 Comments Tags: Chocolate, desserts, Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Have you decided what you’re doing for your special someone yet? If not, preparing a delicious dessert may be just the thing. Whether you take your Valentine to a nice restaurant or serve him or her a tasty home cooked meal, a home made dessert makes a nice   Read More…

07 Feb 2013

In Season: Jerusalem Artichokes

admin 17 Comments Tags: Jerusalem artichokes, sunchokes, vegetables

No, they aren’t artichokes and they aren’t from Jerusalem, but these tasty root vegetables are not only nutritious and in season in winter, but they are delicious, too! Also called “sunchokes,” Jerusalem artichokes are high in potassium, iron, and thiamine, and contain a natural pro-biotic to aid digestion. They are even said to keep blood   Read More…

28 Jan 2013

Greens – A Favorite January Treat

admin 13 Comments Tags: beet, beets, collards, dandelion, greens, kale

I’m a gardener, and eat mostly seasonally. By this time of year, I can hardly wait to get some dark, leafy greens on my plate. I crave them – and no wonder. Greens like kale, collards, beet greens, and dandelion greens are packed with nutrition. They are high in calcium, iron, minerals, and antioxidants, all   Read More…

24 Jan 2013

So Simple DIY Corn Tortillas

admin 10 Comments Tags: tortillas

Store bought tortillas make for quick and easy meals, but for the freshest, least expensive tortillas, make them at home. They are incredibly easy to make from scratch, super cheap – and you don’t need any special tools. Give them a try. (To learn how to make flour tortillas, visit Gourmandia’s sister site, GourmetRecipe.com.) How   Read More…

17 Jan 2013

In Season: Cabbage

admin 9 Comments Tags: cabbage, vegetables

Cabbage is one of the most versatile vegetables out there. It’s fantastic in soups and stews, tastes great raw, and can be grilled, braised, sautĂ©ed, stir fried, roasted…Best of all, at this time of year it’s in season and cheap. How to Buy Cabbage Cabbage is a hearty vegetable. It lasts for many months in   Read More…

10 Jan 2013

In Season: Cauliflower

admin 8 Comments Tags: cauliflower, vegetables

Cauliflower is both affordable and widely available in the winter. It’s also good for your drop-a-few-pounds New Year’s resolotion: One cup has just 25 calories. Plus, cauliflower offers lots of vitamin C, K, and B6; folate; potassium; and fiber, and is linked to a reduced risk of bladder, breast, prostate, colon, and ovarian cancer. But   Read More…

04 Jan 2013

Healthier, Homemade Chips

admin 11 Comments Tags: potato chips, snacks, vegetable chips

It’s no secret many of us choose the New Year to make resolutions. Statistically, most of us want to loose weight or be more healthy. I don’t know about you, but for me, snacks are my great downfall. When I get a craving for something salty or crunchy, I’m liable to ruin my diet. But   Read More…

31 Dec 2012

DIY Sour Cream

admin 8 Comments Tags: dairy, sour cream

In the coming year, I’ve vowed to learn more old time kitchen skills. I find it not only saves money, but cooking the old way is healthier than buying store- or restaurant-bought food. Plus, these are heritage skills worth passing on to another generation. Ugh! You may be thinking. I don’t have time for all   Read More…


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