Bay leaves are a wonderful addition to any soup, sauce, stew or casserole. They are mainly used dry and are just tossed into the pot of food one is cooking. When they are allowed to impart their rich and […]
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This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.October 29, 2014
Two Ways to Preserve Herbs
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As the weather changes to cooler temperatures, many parts of the country will be unable to sustain outdoor gardens. If your herbs are planted outdoors, there are two ways you can preserve fresh herbs. Of course if your herbs are […]
Read the full article →All in the Cut: Quality Meat
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Picking out high quality meat that the grocery store can mean a bit of a splurge at the grocery store. BEGIN with knowing what you are buying. Here’s a few notes to know where those cuts come from and what […]
Read the full article →Served Three Ways: Edamame
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Edamame, or soybeans, are available in the freezer case, either unshelled or shelled. A one-half cup serving boosts your protein and fiber intake, as well as vitamin C. try edamame in these quick mealtime and side dishes. As a dip. […]
Read the full article →New Produce: Kalettes
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.September 23, 2014
I (Litsa) love to read about hot, new produce that’s on the shelves this season—-or available at our local farmer’s market and/or a specialty shop! Produce is always on the top of my EAT list. Today, I read “21 Weeks […]
Read the full article →Perfect for Toast: Creamed Honey
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I (Litsa) love honey but I can’t say that I’m very familiar with ‘creamed honey’. A question about creamed honey was recently featured in my Real Simple magazine: What is creamed honey? Creamed honey starts as the normal liquid, then […]
Read the full article →An Ingredient Mix: Curry Powder
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Do you use curry powder in recipes much? Did you know that curry powder is actually a mix of spices? Checkout this interesting information about curry! Publix Family Style recently spotlighted a spice I don’t often take advantage of using: […]
Read the full article →Defined: Pour-Over Coffee
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.September 16, 2014
Several times over the course of the year, I (Litsa) have walked into Starbucks stores requesting my favorite blonde roast blend. Many times the barista has noted that they do not have it brewed but can do a ‘pour-over’ for […]
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