Beef stock – especially homemade beef stock is remarkably easy to prepare especially using this tried-and-true classic beef stock recipe. You don’t need purchased beef base to prepare a decent beef stock any more than you need those hateful little granules of chicken bouillon to prepare a chicken stock. Just a lazy Saturday [...]
Foodbuzz 24 24 24: Recession-proof Supper Party
April 26, 2009 By 5 Comments
Money woes are everywhere. Healthcare costs are rising. Food costs are increasing. Electricity is higher now than it used to be. Between lost jobs, shortened working hours, missed bonuses and the ever-increasing costs of living, it seems everyone is looking for ways cut back. Of course, we’re no exception. Money’s [...]
Roast Chicken Stock
February 17, 2009 By 32 Comments
Rich in vital minerals, glucosamine, chondroitin and gelatin, bone broths are nutritional powerhouses. They’re inexpensive to make, richly nutritive and deeply flavorful. We try to incorporate broth into our daily diet for its many benefits. The cider vinegar used in this recipes helps to release more minerals from the bones. This version [...]
The Benefits of Bone Broth
February 3, 2009 By 51 Comments
This is part 5 in the year-long series on Traditional Foods. January focused on sweeteners, and February focuses on homemade, old-fashioned, nutrient-dense bone broth. And, my apologies for posting this section of the Traditional Foods Primer a touch late, There is nothing like a homemade broth – rich, fragrant and glistening with [...]
Chicken & Wild Rice Soup
February 3, 2009 By 3 Comments
Using a leftover roast chicken for its meat and for the rich, mineral-dense broth made from the carcass means this soup is not only frugal, but practically free. Celery, carrots, onion and wild rice make nice additions. This dish is rich in fiber, protein and minerals. You’ll need: 2 Quarts Homemade Roast Chicken [...]
Beef Consomme with Autumn Vegetables
September 20, 2008 By 1 Comment
Braised Turnips with Parsley
August 16, 2008 By 5 Comments
The humble turnip. It’s a much loathed vegetable. Yet, like other underdogs of the vegetable world, it is deeply rich in nutrients. Turnips are an especially good source of Vitamin C, manganese, copper and phosphorus and also contain good amounts of B vitamins. An added benefit of turnips is that they are [...]
Braised Fennel with Basil
July 26, 2008 By 2 Comments
I love fennel, but I generally hate anise. Go figure. Fennel is, traditionally, a folk remedy for gastric woes, colic and upset stomaches. This recipe is one of my favorites, though fennel’s season is so short in this area that I miss preparing it during much of the year. To make braised fennel with [...]
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