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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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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I had a fantastic time at the Cook’s Warehouse in E. Cobb (Marietta, GA) last Saturday morning teaching a cooking class featuring gluten-free brunch foods. They spoil me there! (My favorite question of the day from Debi the Assistant: “Do you prefer German or Japanese knives, Chef?” LOL Such a foodie thing to ask! German,
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Check out my newest video explaining Gluten-Free Grains! Special Thanks to Sean Peck for being a fantastic videographer – check out his work at: Pecktec on YouTube I’ll be teaching a weekend-long class at the John C. Campbell Folk School later this summer on August 21st – 23rd. If you want an up-close-and-personal opportunity to
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“I’m going to spatchcock my bird now…” For some reason the technique for butterflying a bird, particularly a turkey, known by the term “to spatchcock” has become very popular this season. I’ve been asked several times to explain and demonstrate this, so right after Thanksgiving I grabbed an extra turkey and got some pictures. It
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Turkey may be the star of the Thanksgiving dinner table, but the side dishes are by far our favorites, and the Dressing vs Stuffing controversy is trotted out every year for everyone to voice an opinion.
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On Friday I attended TechMunch, a conference hosted by the Atlanta Food Blogger’s Society, bringing in BakeSpace founder Babbette Papaj and a wonderful program aimed at Food Bloggers. It was held in the event space at Monday Night Brewing, one the west side not far from the Water Works. I have to admit to a
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Fruit Flies? (Admit it, you get them, everybody does from time to time) I love this simple and effective trap! This is a great way to clear your kitchen and trash areas of the tiny flying bugs that gather around them in warm months. By using a few simple items you have around the house,
Come With Me If You Want To Live A weekend-long convention isn’t a sprint, it is a marathon, and your health and nutritional needs should be carefully considered before taking it on. I had a full dinner at a Con a few months ago that was prepared in a hotel room. It was delicious, and
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