Until I started exploring farmers’ markets and the local food movement, I hardly ever gave a thought to eating foods that were in season. Sure, I knew watermelons are only truly delicious in the summer and that my grandfather’s peaches (oh, those peaches!) only came once a year, but beyond that, I was lost. I planned meals based [...]
Archive for the ‘Cooking’ Category
Curried Chicken with Quinoa and Vegetables
Posted in Cooking, Recipes, tagged curry, food on October 22, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Sigh. Well, I missed Kimi’s carnival. It was one of those days yesterday. Nevertheless, you should still go check out her postto see everyone’s entries. If you’re in the mood for inspiration, you’re sure to find something to jazz up your fall table. And if you want to share a recipe of your own, you can [...]
Easy Tortilla Soup
Posted in Cooking, Recipes, tagged entertaining, food, Mexican, soup on October 20, 2008 | 12 Comments »
I hosted a Mexican-themed dinner for ten after church yesterday. Instead of my usual routine (i.e., pulling out all the stops and collapsing in exhaustion afterwards), I tried really hard to plan easy, do-ahead dishes. Taco salads, tortilla soup, chips and salsa, Spanish rice, and Pamela’s GF brownies with Breyer’s French Vanilla ice cream made the [...]
Nourishing Fall Recipe Carnival Coming Soon
Posted in Cooking, Seasonal Eating, eating locally on October 13, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Kimi of The Nourishing Gourmet blog has hosted some great carnivals so far, and I am especially excited about the latest one. On Tuesday, October 21, head over to Kimi’s blog to join in the fun. With fall in the air and apples in their prime, it’s the perfect time to share some seasonal, warming, [...]
My Take on Gluten Free Baking
Posted in Cooking, Health, tagged quinoa, gluten-free, baking, low glycemic, coconut flour, millet on September 29, 2008 | 6 Comments »
DeAnna asked last week if I have found a good gluten-free flour for baking. Hmmm…yes and no.
Disclaimer: I’m not a big baker and never have been. Cooking is my preferred activity, and it seems that almost every time I try baking, I swear it off. My baking projects turn out fine. That’s not the problem. I just [...]
Remembering the Honeymoon: Our Anniversary Dinner
Posted in Cooking, Recipes, Uncategorized, tagged chicken, food, honeymoon, marriage, pecans on September 25, 2008 | 6 Comments »
Two years ago, my new husband and I retreated to Traverse City, Michigan for a beautiful honeymoon. We stayed at Chateau Chantal, a vineyard and gorgeous B&B on a peninsula on Lake Michigan (check out the website for breathtaking photographs of the area). With fall colors bursting on the scene, sparkling blue water all around, and the [...]
Oh, the Shame
Posted in Cooking, tagged food on September 4, 2008 | 2 Comments »
A tale of woe from my kitchen:
On Monday, which was Labor Day here in the States, Justice and I had a couple over for lunch. I planned well by putting tried and true dishes on the menu: Grilled Turkey Burgers with Dijon-Dill Sauce, Carrot Salad in Basil Vinaigrette, steamed green beans, and mashed red potatoes. I’ve made [...]
Breakfast Tejano
Posted in Cooking, Recipes, tagged breakfast, eggs, food on August 22, 2008 | 1 Comment »
My sweet husband prepared breakfast for the two of us for the first few days of our vacation. By day three, however, he confessed to me that he wanted to eat something besides scrambled eggs for breakfast. After discussing our options, they being few considering my gluten allergy and our small-town location, we decided that [...]
Pot Roast Success!
Posted in Cooking, tagged beef, food, pot roast on August 18, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I would like to thank Beth for responding to my plea for pot roast recipes. I prepared her Drunken Garlic Pot Roast, and it was fantastic! As I had hoped, my husband was delighted with his welcome-home meal. We really enjoyed the onion and garlic flavoring — very savory — combined with the tiniest hint of sweetness [...]
