The subject of money comes up a lot, especially for those real food newbies who are not quite sure how to make the transition from a standard American diet of prepackaged, Read More →
slowcooker chicken soup to soothe a weary soul
March 15, 2011 | by | 23 Comments
Slowcooker chicken soup can soothe a weary soul. These days mine is in desperate want of soothing. There are months when life seems to take the lead and you’re Read More →
a recipe: potato & swiss chard frittata
October 31, 2010 | by | 7 Comments
Frittatas with fresh herbs or seasonal vegetables are a main-stay of our diet, and we often serve them on the weekend for a late breakfast or early brunch. In the summertime, we Read More →
A Recipe: Minimalist Roast Chicken
July 25, 2010 | by | 82 Comments
Easy roast chicken, using the most minimal of ingredients and techniques, has found its way into our kitchen more than once in the past month. When time is limited, as it has Read More →
Fresh Chicken Broth: Achieving a Solid Gel
February 25, 2010 | by | 88 Comments
A good stock is the backbone of a good kitchen; it provides flavor to your dishes as well as sustenance and nourishment for your body. Broth features in the traditional foods Read More →
Chipotle Chile, Black Bean and Chicken Soup
January 19, 2010 | by | Leave a Comment
Black bean soup - warm, spicy, brimming with chicken, beans and vegetables - is a dish that everyone can appreciate. There's nothing quite like a nourishing black bean soup on a Read More →
Voodoo Stock: Chicken Feet & Chili Peppers
November 30, 2009 | by | 137 Comments
Chicken feet - gnarly, repulsive and disturbing - make for the very best stock. Devoid of little else but tendons, bone and cartilage (sound appetizing yet?), chicken feet produce Read More →
1 Chicken, 5 Meals: How I Justify a $30 Broiler
September 21, 2009 | by | 36 Comments
Let's face it: good food costs good money. In my area, a nice pasture-raised broiler fetches between $4 and $5 / lb. I count my stars that it's this low considering that some Read More →
Cut Your Consumption: Energy-wise Cooking
August 19, 2009 | by | 21 Comments
Are you a mindful cook? Sure, sourcing locally and sustainably produced foods can make a world of difference in your health and can also help to reduce the environmental costs of Read More →
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