Thoughts on eating and living.
Posted on October 19, 2009 by diane
Sadly the summer farmer’s markets have come to a close here in Chicago, but there are some year round markets like Green City where you can always go to find fresh produce. But what exactly can you make with the sometimes random assortment of this week’s freshest fruits and vegetables?
FRESHFARM Markets has created an [...]
Posted on August 11, 2009 by diane
Everything you ever wanted to know about cuts of beef and how to cook them, all in one handy image. Click here for the full image.
[via SeriousEats]
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Posted on July 29, 2009 by diane
Martha Stewart’s at it again! This simple recipe from Martha Stewart Living is the perfect way to use some of those fresh summer berries you bought at the farmer’s market. Try it on toast, muffins, bagels or scones!
Recipe
1/4 cup berries
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) softened unsalted butter
Add above ingredients to a [...]
Posted on July 8, 2009 by diane
My girlfriend made this for a barbecue last weekend and it was a big hit! This light and refreshing pasta salad is prepared in advance and stored in the fridge before serving. It’s much tastier than heavy mayo-based salads, and is a great addition to any picnic or outdoor meal.
GREEK ORZO SALAD [via [...]
Posted on July 2, 2009 by diane
Around Chicago, July is typically the start of zucchini season, but with the chilly June we had I’m not sure what to expect. Not only do I love zucchini as a savory side dish, I’m dying to make some zucchini bread! This recipe from Whole Foods looks delicious, and it’s likely pretty moist [...]
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Posted on June 18, 2009 by diane
I know it’s not pumpkin season yet, but I saw this recipe at EcoSalon and I am intrigued. I love pumpkin. I love guacamole. Why the heck shouldn’t I combine the two? Here’s the recipe- give it a try!
2 ripe Haas Avocados
1 small pumpkin
1 onion finely chopped
1/2 Jalapeño finely chopped (optional)
1/2 apple [...]
Posted on June 15, 2009 by diane
If you’ve been to a farmer’s market lately (or any grocery store), you’ve seen that strawberries are in season! These lovely fruits are great in sweet or savory dishes, and better yet they are good for you.
My personal favorite? Slice fresh strawberries and put them over some organic vanilla yogurt, then garnish with [...]
Posted on June 10, 2009 by diane
Green beans are available year round, with a peak season of May to October. Fresh beans are likely turning up at your local market right now, so here are some tips on how to prepare them along with great recipe ideas from WholeLiving.com
Green Bean Tips:
Choose crisp, firm, brightly-colored beans that snap easily.
Refrigerate green beans in [...]
Posted on June 9, 2009 by diane
Cook Time: 22 min
Level- Easy
Yield- 4 servings
Ingredients
* 2 cups whole-grain penne pasta
* 1 head escarole, roughly chopped (No escarole? Try substituting with broccoli rabe, kale, mustard greens or romaine)
* 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to taste
* 1/4 cup capers, drained and patted dry (optional)
* 5 cloves garlic, sliced
* 1/2 cup roughly chopped [...]
Posted on June 4, 2009 by diane
What a great concept… Supercook.com suggests recipes based on what’s in your kitchen right now. The suggestions assume you have very basic items like salt and pepper, but there is also an option to get recipes where you only need to buy an extra item or two. Or you can just stick with [...]
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