Published: Sunday, 14 December 2008
Holidays are tempting times, full of company parties, seasonal get-togethers, and those family meals where we gorge on large amounts of food. Add in the sweet treats, and we find ourselves shopping for larger clothes at the year-end sales. While I don't think you should deprive yourself of all the culinary joys of the season, the key is moderation and…spice.
Spicing up your food can be done in a variety of ways:
➢ Traditional Spices: cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, mustard, saffron<
Published: Sunday, 7 December 2008
This time of year means lemons. Trees begin to burst forth with their bounty of Eureka and, my favorite, Meyer lemons. Do not let those lemons go to waste, I beg of you. There is so much that can be done with them, that they should not be relegated to the trash bin or compost pile. (In fact, if you have extras, send them my way!)
Published: Sunday, 30 November 2008
It's fall, time for soups and stews and oven-baked goodness. Chicken soup has long been a standard this time of year, a comfort food that seems to magically cure all that ails you. While it does have some healing powers, both emotionally and physically, it is the taste and memories it usually evokes that makes it a top choice among soup lovers. The warm liquid and aroma may take you back to your grandmother's kitchen, or a snow day when your mother heated up Campbell's to help you recover from a snowball fight. The ingredients in the soup really are beneficial to people suffering from
Published: Sunday, 23 November 2008
In mid-November I drove over to Half Moon Bay, California, pumpkin capitol of the world, and was saddened to see so many pumpkins languishing in the fields post-Halloween. The majority of American consumers seem to think that this thick-fleshed squash is good only as an October porch decoration, carved and candled to light the way for trick-or-treaters, but it is so much more than that. And their loss is my gain, as I was able to pick up pumpkins for a mere $1/apiece at my favorite farm stand.
Published: Sunday, 16 November 2008
While I grew up with the rosy round balls known as pomegranates, they are a foreign fruit to many Americans. Native to the Mediterranean and parts of Asia, this superfruit secrets away hundreds of little seeds that are juiced into the popular POM drinks, provide the flavor base for grenadine (think Shirley Temple or Tequila Sunrise), and make excellent sauces for pork, duck, and other meats. The seeds, also known as arils, are also a tasty snack and colorful addition to salads and desserts.
Published: Sunday, 2 November 2008
Fuji, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Gala, Braeburn, Honeycrisp…the list goes on, with over 7,000 types of apple cultivars in existence. Not native to the United States, this fruit was brought over by the early colonists and migrated across the country. They have become Washington state's largest crop, producing 50% of the apples grown in this country. Trees traditionally flower in May and yield fruit from late August to early November, making this the perfect time to eat and enjoy them.
Published: Sunday, 26 October 2008
It's soon to be that time of year, where kids in droves (and costumes) ring doorbells soliciting "treats." Grocery stores have stocked up on "fun sized" candy, large bags of lollipops, and the ubiquitous candy corn. I have always looked forward to seeing the wee ones in their princess and pirate garb, trying to guess who was behind each mask. Nowadays, our town has several Halloween bashes, where children play games, enjoy cupcakes and trick-or-treat in an auditorium. Safer, they say.
Published: Sunday, 19 October 2008
It's that time of year, either you're entertaining fans anticipating the World Series or you're all banding together to root for your favorite college or pro football team, which is what we did yesterday. I'm on the road, visiting family, and Saturday in Los Angeles means the USC Trojans football game. It's a bit of a religious experience for my brother and friends. This band of alums gathers together each week to watch the game, complete with USC caps, shirts, and cocktail napkins.
Published: Sunday, 5 October 2008
Earlier this week, Consumer Reports released a new study on children's breakfast cereals. This big consumer item regularly feeds the bulk of children (and 58% of adults) in the United States. Based on the amount spent on advertising ($229 million), this is no surprise. Packaged breakfast cereal is quick, convenient, and most everyone loves it. The problem is that it is not the healthiest option for your child for two reasons: one, they rarely
Published: Monday, 29 September 2008
Walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, peanuts, almonds, macadamia nuts, pine nuts, pistachios, Brazil nuts…I love them all. They are my favorite snack food and I take as many opportunities as possible to add nuts to my diet. I put them in muffins, granola bars, green and fruit salads, cookies and desserts. Peanut butter is also a staple in my home and gets used in more than just the traditional pb&j.
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