You may look at millet and think, “That looks like birdseed!”, and you would be right. Birds love millet and it is found in all sorts of birdseed blends. But it is also a really tasty seed for us to incorporate into our diets. Millet is rich in B17 which should be a part of […]
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I have a beautiful Queen Elizabeth Rose bush in my front yard. If I am slack about trimming it when it gets done putting out its lovely, simple pale pink blossoms, I end up with bright orange rose hips. I had never done anything with them until this year, and now that I have,
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Do you love great BBQ? Ever wondered how to qualify your favorite shack vs. a big chain? Here is a handy guide to use the next time you are out hunting up the perfect pulled pork or rib tips (go for the “burnt ends”!) BBQ Review Field Report SUBJECT: ADDRESS: PHONE: DAY/DATE: TIME: WEATHER: TEMP:
Are you heading off to a con soon? With A Con-Goers’ Survival Guide, Chef Christy gives you a plan of action to take care of your health and party needs for a successful convention experience!
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This past weekend I had the opportunity to teach a Gluten Free Comprehensive Class at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC. I was thrilled with the wonderful facilities there and the friendliness of the staff and students. The class turned into a Chemistry Lab
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My CSA box included a football sized watermelon last week, so I decided to try making some Watermelon Pickles. I followed the recipe and technique here: http://www.smallfootprintfamily.com/watermelon-rind-pickles. I adjusted the seasonings to suit me, using a piece of fresh ginger slice in addition to cinnamon and nutmeg, and I was out of allspice berries. If
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These warm summer months give us the most colorful produce of the year, and if you have a garden, they come in great abundance, and all at once. I’ve been subscribing to a CSA this summer (that’s “Consumer Supported Agriculture” – basically a subscription service to a local farm with weekly boxes of whatever is
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I taught a class to a wonderful bunch of folks on the topic of Cooking With Beer tonight. The menu included Wassail, Lager Boiled Shrimp, Welsh Rarebit, Drunken Chicken, and Porter Cream Pie! It was all delicious, and even included a Custard Miracle! Here is a list of beers and the flavor profiles you will
We had a great Knife Skills class with kids and parents today. Everyone was enthusiastic and excited to be learning such an important skill, and brought their serious, grown-up selves to the class! We had lots of fun, no one cut themselves, and many new techniques were learned! If you are ever considering a cooking
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