I have a number of friends that refuse to eat leftovers. ( you know who you are!) I tell them they’re not very creative and limiting the opportunity to cut time in the kitchen the next few evenings. Leftovers provide a great starting point for the next dish. It can be as simple as rice [...]
Okay, so you’ve taken my earlier advice about wanting to bring your child(ren) into the kitchen but your not sure where to start. What do we do to get them interested in food? We get them to help make it! You’d be surprised at how much more willing they are to try new foods this [...]
Rarely do you find a menu for kids 12 and under that includes a vegetable let alone some fruit. Most restaurants offer the same sort of menu: grilled cheese, mac n cheese, hot dog, hamburger, fries, chicken nuggets ect. ect. Some of the bigger fast food chains are offering some healthy alternatives but if given [...]
I am an avid fan of one of the most hilarious quick cooking shows around and it’s totally free and accessible online. I am talking about www.AverageBetty.com -a great place for entertainment and more. The site hosts a variety of quick and easy recipes for any occasion, and even better the recipes are accompanied by [...]
Herbs are such a great way to give the dish your creating a more rounded and flavorful experience. Both types, dried and fresh, have a spot in my kitchen as their flavors and uses differ in so many ways. Dried herbs can be great for cooking entree’s that will take a longer time to cook. [...]
Recently I was reading my copy of cooking light- March 2008. Yes, I read the whole magazine, I don’t want to miss anything. In this particular issue I was especially intrigued by the article that mentioned we have the capability to detect a 5th taste. What? I know about sour (lemon juice, vinegar), bitter (radicchio, [...]
This is a great site for our group of food enthusiasts. I especially enjoy the food trivia, culinary quiz, and food quotes. The site also details food festivals and tours around the world, reviews of cookbooks, and serves as a marketplace for some wonderful vintage kitchen posters. The food history page has interesting and fun [...]