Cooking Articles

Dinner From the Depths of the Veggie Bin

Have you ever found yourself staring at a refrigerator full of partially used up produce? Perhaps half a head of red lettuce just this side of crisp is cushion the weight of three green onions, half a...

A Fancy Tailgate Spread, Win, Place, or Show?

Late spring is prime season for equestrian events. With three big races making up the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, along with many other horse related activities, there are lots of chances to create...

Take Your Mama Out All Night, Or At Least Make Her Breakfast

The Scissor Sisters want you to take your mama out this Saturday night and get her "jacked up on cheap champagne." That sounds like a good idea, except for the fact my mama is a teetotaler and lives three...

Mother's Best Recipes

Mother’s Day is a time of year when we can show appreciation for the moms and mother figures in our lives. And what better way is there to show your love then through food? To let Mom know you are thinking...

Mama's Frittata

As Mother’s Day approaches I often find myself reminiscing about the time my mother and I spent together in the kitchen. Her busy work schedule rarely permitted long leisurely afternoons at the stove...

Teatotallers

Tea has become quite the rage in the last couple of years. It seems that the U.S. has finally caught up with the rest of the world when it comes to appreciating tea. Between the increased interest in health...

Ginger and Its Roots

Nostradamus made a magic love potion from it.  Confucius professed to have never eaten a meal without it.  The Irish concocted a rich, dark ale marked by its flavor.  Ginger has been a cherished spice...

The Fruits of Your Slow Cooker's Labor

Usually you pull out the slow cooker to make a savory dish. But have you ever thought of the possibilities when it comes to slow cooking with fruit? There are all kinds of sweet sauces, compotes, jellies,...

It's Easy Being Green

With the recent celebration of Earth Day, being more environmentally conscious is on more than a few people’s minds. Maybe your kids had a special activity at school and are bringing home new ideas...

Mother's Day Brunch

Like many others, my annual Mother's Day tradition is to get together with my siblings and serve my mom breakfast in bed. Each year we make a plan to visit her and have a relaxing brunch where we can...

The King of Fish

When a man is courting a girl, some bring gifts of flowers, others bring jewelry, and still others sweep them away on romantic vacations. If you were my boyfriend in our early dating days, then you knew...

Take Me Out To The Ballgame

As the mother of two boys, and being married to an avid sports fan, I know our summers are likely to be filled with the All-American sport of baseball. Now I cannot profess to knowing every statistic...

To Stimulate Your Kitchen Economy, Make the Most of Your Meat

There is no question that these are uncertain economic times. And there is no category where that is more evident than in the price of things we need every day like gas, diapers, and food. Rationing...

Jenny's Caesar Salad

It all started with a book of 50 salads. And at the dentist’s office, no less. My daughter had been perusing the book while waiting for me to finish. And after a winning no-cavity visit, who could...

Mexican Slow Cooker Night

Quick: What’s your favorite Mexican food? Salsa, enchiladas, burritos, nachos …? Taco Bell? (Sorry, couldn’t resist). Mexican food has become so popular that it’s not difficult to find a Mexican...

Aprons, Times Two

Sometimes it’s the simple things that make the most impact. Take the aprons that I ordered with a gift card recently. Now, mind you, I’ve never worn an apron to cook, much less gotten coordinating...