This is a blog about everyday meal making, so you're likely wondering why an article on world hunger? Because I have met and talked to most of the people on our newsletter list and I know they, like most people, really, have a deep concern for the plight of others. ...
In case you end up with produce on the bitter side, whether by “gift,” accident, or maybe in a CSA box, here are five tricks for taming rather than pitching it plus an easy meal idea for arugula.
Cooking vegetables gratin-style is a delicious option–in the winter. Because a gratin is baked an hour or so, it's tough to even think about making one in the heat of summer. Hence the slow cooker version in this recipe. Of course in cooler weather, you can also bake...
The Key to Survival: Odd Vegetables? Last week, we got kohlrabi in our CSA boxes for a second time in a row. Chatting with a fellow CSA* member she complained, "Why did we get kohlrabi again? Can't they just give us vegetables we know?" Our personal vegetable...
One-dish meals are the best: Fewer moving parts to keep track of and everything gets done together. Enjoy seasonal cilantro in this fun fish-based dish.
“Think Ahead” That’s the key to reaping the benefits of a CSA. You will be hungry this summer and autumn, just like you are every day. That won’t change. What can change is thinking ahead now and ordering a CSA. Each week, you’ll have a magnificent box of produce and clean meat. Then, when you’re hungry, you’ll fill yourself up with real food that nourishes and nurtures, i.e., what you really want to be eating.
Chronicling the downfall of the sweet potato.
I may be the last one to the baking soda party, but I'm solidly there now. After buying a new box the other day, I happened to notice all the uses listed on the package. The stuff worked beautifully--easy, pretty shine and nothing that will harm our health or the...
How can limiting our choices actually make it easier to eat healthfully?
Ready to make the joyful discovery that less is more: less in the way of selections actually brings more interesting variety and nutritional depth to mealtimes. Find out how to start.
More tips on money-saving, cooking dried beans in a super accelerated fashion, classes and using bean juice.
This salad features canned and frozen mix-ins. While these convenient foods are a good way to quickly perk up a salad, they’re also great for adding color, texture and heartiness to salads in the winter months, when tomatoes, cucumbers and other common salad standbys are out of season (and are therefore quite expensive and not very tasty.)