Kale has become incredibly popular as a "Super Food". Yes, it is packed with nutrition, but it is also really delicious. Like the other cruciferous vegetables, Kale is known to have anti-carcinogenic qualities, and it is also an excellent source of Vitamins K, A, C, and B6. Kale is also an excellent source of Folic Acid, but since this is a heat sensitive nutrient, not ...
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Roasted Parsnips and Carrots- Delicious Fall Root Vegetable Recipe
With the arrival of fall and winter, it is nice to enjoy some of the root vegetables that are more common to cooler weather. Carrots and their fair cousin—parsnips—are perfect for this. If you haven't ever tried a parsnip, you are really missing out. These sweet, pale tubers are similar in shape to a carrot but are more white—like most turnips. When roasted, both carrots ...
Happy Hanukkah- Rosemary and Garlic Chive Latkes
I enjoy learning about the holiday traditions of other cultures, especially when they involve food. Latkes are the traditional food of Hanukkah. The oil they are fried in is symbolic of the oil that was used during the celebration of the Macabeeʼs victory in reclaiming the Temple after it was desecrated by the Romans. Tradition states that although they had enough olive oil ...
Local Morning Show- Cooking with kids
On Monday morning Max, Madeline, and I joined Jessica Foster of WMBB News 13 for their "Mommy Monday" segment. We shared a few simple, family favorite recipes that would be delicious for your family Thanksgiving- or any other occassion. We also shared information about the upcoming cooking classes with the St. Andrews Waterfront Market at the Bay County Public ...
Rice Pilaf in Winter Squash
I've really enjoyed cooking with all of the winter squash that are abundant this time of the year. In addition to being beautiful, they are very inexpensive at my local farmer's market. You can find step-by-step instructions on how to bake them in this post. The shape and beauty of the acorn squash makes them a perfect edible bowl for many recipes. When I last purchased a ...
