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There are foods – and then there are addictions. There’s plain ol’ snacking and then there’s devouring. We all have weaknesses and days when something super sweet or superbly salty is all that will…
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If you asked me to name the one ingredient I cannot live without in my kitchen, I'd say garlic. I use garlic in just about every sauce, salsa, stir-fry or soup I make. I love it for its flavor and I'm protecting my health while I tickle my taste buds-that's great news! Studies show garlic may lower breast, colon, stomach, throat and skin cancer risks. It's heart-healthy, too, as it's been shown to prevent clotting. Here are some kitchen tricks to help retain garlic's cancer-fighting properties and some delicious garlic-packed recipes to enjoy. Read More »
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Medical science has no cure for the common cold; symptomatic relief is the best we can offer as we wait for our body to overcome the viral illness.
Although the common cold is generally a mild disease and poses no real threat to overall healthy people it can be…
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Summer is at an end and my supply of garden fresh veggies is starting to dwindle. The bright fresh flavors will soon be replaced with not so fresh store bought fare and my personal cache of canned veggies. Every year I fall back on salt and butter to liven up the dull taste of winter… Read More »
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I love lasagne. It is a fond memory of childhood. My mother’s recipe wasn’t anything special, but she made it with love, which made it extra good to a little girl growing up. In honor of National Lasagne Day, July 29 th here is a new interpretation of the old classic. This is a breakfast…
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By Kate Geruntho Frank
I just adore garlic. I love it so much that I planted about twenty cloves last fall and it's one of the things I'm really looking forward to harvesting this year. In fact, I've begun to harvest it already, even though it's only…
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Even if you toss the freshest, most wholesome foods into your cart, you may be storing and preparing them in ways that rob them (and your body) of the very nutrients you’re seeking. Here are five typical kitchen blunders to avoid. Read More »
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Resist the urge to buy
pre-chopped garlic; it has a harsher flavor, making your pesto
taste mediocre. Instead, keep fresh garlic in a cool place and
follow these steps for a quick peel and chop.
What You Need: Cutting board, chef's knife, garlic, garlic press, garlic…
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What I Tried: Fresh at Hand
flash frozen and vacuum dried herbs (Approx $5-6) at grocery and
gourmet stores. Most of the people that I cook with are
purists. The thought of using dried herbs for some is an
abomination. Many people that I… Read More »
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