I鈥檓 a sucker for kitchen gadgets.Those things marketed toward streamlining kitchen life might as well have a flashing neon sign that says 鈥淭ry me, Jen!鈥漇ome, like my handheld citrus juicer, remain staples. Others (my mandoline, for example) come out once or twice a year, but otherwise ...
Do you think of your freezer as an extension of your pantry? You should.Yes, we know the freezer is a marvelous holding pen for emergency frozen dinners, packaged frozen vegetables and ice cream. But it also can store a wide range of spare ingredients to have at the ready. Many foods that are ...
Roasting might just be the best way to cook vegetables. Roasting is a fancy term for cooking food in a hot oven. The intense heat causes excess moisture to evaporate, leaving a crispy, browned exterior. And all that browning makes food taste better.Roasting is a great way to cook cauliflower, ...
Spinach is a superfood that is great to eat, versatile and contains many health benefits.Studies show that eating spinach may benefit vision, help prevent cancer and reduce blood pressure levels. Spinach is packed with vitamins and minerals including vitamins A, C and K1 as well as Folic acid, ...
In our house, birthdays are all about food.The celebrant is showered with undivided attention as well as favorite meals. When the special day falls on a weekend, he or she achieves 鈥渂irthday weekend鈥� status, which entails more food, more attention. Admittedly, it can be exhausting!We ...
The groundhog may have predicted an early spring, but I don't think Old Man Winter is done with us quite yet.While it feels like May outside this week, my trusty cellphone weather tracker says colder temperatures (and likely some snow) are on the horizon.Don't hate me too much for saying this, ...
