Eating seasonal foods is a fantastic idea all year round, but I admit to getting an extra amount of satisfaction when it comes to end-of-the-year holiday season foods. Starting with late October and working through January, I am going to explore the foods that are in season for North America, the history behind their use […]
It being the month of ‘all things pumpkin’, I decided to do a full class day of pumpkin flavored favorites including pumpkin muffins, pumpkin coconut custard, steamed butternut squash with lemon pepper (most canned pumpkin you buy is butternut squash anyway), and of course, Pumpkin Juice! Pumpkin Juice is super easy to make,and
I pulled up some fresh turnips out of a friend’s neighbor’s garden last weekend. I am not a huge fan of turnips. The only turnip dish that I have ever actually enjoyed is something I’ve encountered through many years of historical reenactment, a dish from a 15th century work by an Italian author named Platina.
I am doing research for a new class I’m putting together on brain food, energy drinks, pick-me-ups and any other activity that gives you a boost of energy, whether mental, physical or spiritual. Things that you can turn to when you need revitalization and focus. I’ve been asking on my Facebook page and getting some great
I had the chance to spend some time with my fellow healthy food blogger Jaya Patel last week. We were playing around making some videos in her kitchen. When we were done, she treated me to some of her Golden Eggs. She and her daughters have been keeping three pet backyard chickens. These are some
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My “Cooking for Special Diets” class has morphed into “Vegetarianism for Teen-age Girls” this semester. I have some wonderful young ladies who are new to the concept of being vegetarians so we’re starting with the basics. This week we covered types of Vegetarians and Vegans, and various reasons that motivate them including health, ethical, spiritual,
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People say to me all the time “I wish I could take classes with you! I really need to learn how to cook!” Well guess what? You can! Check out my Classes tab for a listing of the types of classes I offer. I will even come to your home (provided you
When I moved in with Chef Christy over 6 months ago, I would have to admit, I knew she would have an impact on the way I ate. I was skeptical, fearful, and overwhelmed with “losing” favorite foods…I mean when we are in a position to change something that we have lived with our entire
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Chef Christy talks to ShariLee from The Gluten Alarm about the fear of going gluten-free, along with a simple gluten-free tip!
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