Tips & Tricks

Tips on using fresh ginger

January 17, 2012
fresh ginger root

Have you ever seen those weird brown knobby looking things at the grocery store?  Did you wonder who in the world would buy such an ugly root?  Well, I do and so should you! Ginger root has strong anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce your risk for cancer and even help you feel less sore [...]

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How to make holiday simmering spices

December 11, 2011
tree lights

Christmas brings with it some wonderful smells.  The aromas of cookies baking, gingerbread cooling, hot cider simmering.  They bring with them a warm and cozy feeling that you just can’t get any other time of year. One simple way to fill your house with the scent of the holidays is to make a pot of [...]

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How to roast garlic, and a recipe for roasted garlic hummus

September 21, 2011

Did you know that when you roast a bulb of strong and pungent garlic, it becomes soft and sweet and oh so amazing? Roasting garlic is one of the simplest things you can do in the kitchen.  Even for you non-cooks out there, you can do this.  It’s so easy.  Choose a bulb of garlic [...]

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How to Slice a Mango

July 30, 2011

One of my favorite summer fruits is the mango.  Mangoes are silky and sweet, perfect for nibbling.  They also work in a variety of recipes from salsas to desserts.  But how do you cut into one?  Let me show you. First of all, start with a mango that is slightly soft when you push into [...]

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How to Cook and Eat an Artichoke

May 10, 2011

After receiving an entire box of artichokes last week from Ocean Mist Farms, I was determined to use them in as many different ways as possible.  There are so many ways to use artichokes.  You can steam them, grill them, roast them, or use them for soup.  My favorite way to eat them is the [...]

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Smoothies 101 – Guest post by Andy Bellatti

March 23, 2011
smoothie

Photo by talkoftomatoes I have been interested in making and drinking more smoothies lately, especially as the temperatures start to heat up outside.  I don’t have much experience in making my own, and I needed some creative tips along with basic advice for smoothie-making.  I asked nutrition guru Andy Bellatti for his tips.  The following [...]

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How to Make Chia Pudding

January 20, 2011

Last week, I posted about the health benefits of chia seeds.  I received lots of comments.  Many of you enjoy chia seeds on a regular basis, and many of you have never tried them before.  Ricki from Diet, Dessert and Dogs says that she eats them every single day, many times in pudding form.  I [...]

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How to De-Seed a Pomegranate

November 20, 2010
pomegranate seeds

I wanted to do a fancy post all about how to de-seed a pomegranate complete with photos and/or a video.  But with all of our traveling, I haven’t had the chance.  So I wanted to share this video I found on YouTube from foodblogga.  She shows us how to de-seed a pomegranate while wearing her [...]

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My First Attempt at Quick Pickles

September 10, 2010

After reading Megan Thompson’s guest post on how to make quick pickles, I had to try it for myself.  I went with the recipe for spicy quick dill pickles because I had most of the ingredients on hand.  I only made one of the jars spicy so that the kids could share in the pickle [...]

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How to Make Quick Pickles – Guest Post by Megan Thompson

August 20, 2010

       Tweet When I heard that my friend Megan Thompson was making “Quick Pickles” with her co-op cucumbers this week, I asked her to show us how to do it.  She did not disappoint!  You can read more about Megan in her bio at the bottom of the page.  On to the pickle-making… . [...]

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