March is National Nutrition Month! And what better way for me to talk to you about good eating practices and for you to put them into practice this month. There is no better time to start making good food choices than the present. As many of you already know, the basis of my nutritional plan is to eat real and local food. This means that you should be eating foods that are grown or produced locally and seasonally and that are "clean"--meaning that they are not treated with chemicals or … [Read more...]
Gourmet Cutting Board
March 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment
When creating my recipes that I pass on to you, my cutting boards log a lot of mileage. I attended a knife skills class at Orange Tree Imports a few weeks ago and fell in love with this Epicurean Cutting Board. The material is what makes this cutting board different from others. It is made from environmentally-friendly, natural wood fiber from certified sustainably managed forests--making it resistant and prohibiting bacterial growth. It's also maintenance free! This means you don’t need to … [Read more...]
Asparagus Soup
March 15, 2011 by 2 Comments
Serves 6 2 medium onions, chopped 3 T butter 1 1/2 qt chicken stock 6 T gelatin powder (if broth is not homemade) 4 red potatoes, washed and cut into quarters 2 bunches tender asparagus, tough ends removed and cut into 1/4-inch pieces 2 cloves garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped Creme fraiche or heavy whipping cream sea salt and pepper, to taste Instructions: Saute onions in butter until tender. Add stock, gelatin, garlic and potatoes. Bring to boil and … [Read more...]
