Apr
9
2009
As our society becomes more conscientious of our carbon footprints, it is important to apply ‘green’ principles to different aspects of daily life. The food in most grocery stores is shipped in from all across the country, and even the world. The amount of greenhouse gas emissions caused directly by transporting these goods is astounding, and an easy way to reduce this number is by buying food from local farmers. (more…)
Apr
9
2009
People choose to buy organic foods because they believe in the requirements the USDA puts forth to earn this coveted seal. Food labeled as organic is antibiotic and pesticide free. A growing concern isn’t about the quality of the product, but where it comes from. (more…)
Apr
8
2009
Liberate the shrimp! I don’t mean set them free, silly. I mean allow them to be a more regular part of your family dinners. Everyone loves shrimp, and while you may associate them with fancy cocktail parties or lavish seafood dinners, they don’t need to be relegated to such special occasions. Any ordinary meal at home can be made special by incorporating shrimp. Many people are afraid to cook shrimp either because they think they are unhealthy or because they think they are difficult to prepare correctly. Both those myths can now be officially dispelled here and now. (more…)
Apr
8
2009
Is baking your thing? Then chances are, you do a lot of mixing. Your choices when mixing are to mix by hand, use a handheld electric mixer, or to use a stand mixer. I’m here to tell you that when compared to each other, there’s only one choice that makes sense for all of your mixing needs for baking and beyond. (more…)
Apr
8
2009
It’s dinnertime. A tense silence befalls the table. Will the meat-veggie debate arise again?
This used to be dinner at my family’s house every night – until I became savvy to the ways of meat-free gourmet cuisine. Instead of the same old arguments and awkward silences, a harmonious symbiosis has developed between the carnivores and the herbivores that share meals together at our family table. (more…)
Apr
8
2009
Can you smell that delectable fresh roast coffee scent in the air? If you were a Folger’s filter person before, you’ll never be able to go back now. Coffee made in a French press is a whole different world. The preferred method of brewing in Europe, coffee connoisseurs the world over agree that this form of coffee brewing is superior. Also known as the plunger pot, the coffee press, or the press pot, French press brewing is also quickly becoming a favorite brewing method in the United States.
Apr
8
2009
The hunger for good pasta does not subside due to insufficient funds. The need to slurp up sauce-drenched noodles is an unstoppable force that can only be silenced with a heaping pile of linguine. Or fettuccini. With less money to eat out these days, it is still possible to cure your noodle lust. Making pasta at home can be a cost effective way to enjoy Italian cuisine with the whole family. (more…)
Apr
8
2009
Potatoes have become such a European staple that it wouldn’t be hard to find someone in Ireland or Poland who would swear that the starchy little tuberous crop was indigenous to the Old World. But in fact, potatoes are native to the Americas and were only introduced to Europe in 1536. Today, the root is common in dishes and beverages the world over, in everything from potato chips and French fries to vodka and mashed potatoes. The potato, in fact, has a long and fascinating history that is integrally tied to some of the most pivotal events in human history.
Apr
7
2009
Any chef knows that it is as important to follow a recipe as it is to be able to change it to taste. An easy way to add a little kick to your normal method of preparing a meal is to substitute your common mustard with Creole mustard. Creole mustard is a wholegrain variety of mustard that is slightly crushed to release a hot flavor from the grains. It is thick and spicy with a coarse texture, and can be used to cook a wide variety of dishes.
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