I blog about wine less frequently than food - but that doesn't mean I don't love it just as much! Here's a great find with a mouth-watering blend of 90% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon that was aged for 12 months in French oak barrels. I have been savoring the first bottle ...
A Different Memorial Day Barbecue
Since barbecue is one of our most popular Memorial Day foods, I decided to slow cook two different kinds of seitan yesterday in my own homemade barbecue sauce. (Recipe to follow, once I refine it a bit!) Baked beans are also traditional, too. But instead of navy or Great Northern beans, I baked ...
Nancy’s Precious Preserves
Making jam is one of my favorite things to do in the spring and summer. I use the freshest fruit from my local farmers market and supplement its natural sweetness with as little added sugar as possible. I feel lucky to live in the Carolinas where we have such an abundance of fresh local fruit at ...
Fool a Carnivore on The Good Life on YouTube
I am super excited about the opportunity to talk about Fool a Carnivore with Mike the Wine Guy on his radio show, "The Good Life,", June 1st at 3:15 pm PST. Mike writes, blogs, and broadcasts about food, wine, restaurants, and travel - all my favorite things! Check out his website at Mike the Wine ...
New Twist on Pesto Chicken
After lots of good feedback on my Pesto Chicken recipe from Fool A Carnivore, I made it tonight with a pepper crusted goat cheese instead of mozzarella and eliminated the pine nuts. It adds a much more sophisticated flavor to what has become a family favorite in our home. We paired it with a lovely ...
Almost Egg Salad Sandwiches
If tofu is a four-letter word in your household, don’t let your family know that this easy Saturday lunch uses tofu instead of eggs. While tofu may never replace eggs in the minds and mouths of the carnivores in your home, you may want to try this sandwich to help them lower their cholesterol. ...
Meaty Ziti – Seitan Bolognese
I am always on the lookout for new products. Although I have been using WestSoy Seitan for years, I was delighted to recently discover a new brand - Upton's Naturals. Their Italian Seitan looked intriguing, spiced with garlic, fennel, onion, oregano, and black pepper.I gave it a try in my recipe for ...
Bangers and Mash – My meatless version earned a 9.5 from my carnivore hubby!
Bangers and Mash is a classic British dish. Even if you’re not a Brit, what carnivore wouldn’t love a huge mound of creamy mashed potatoes, topped with a sausage or two? Talk about the ultimate comfort food! When I started researching this recipe, the unifying factor seemed to be delicious onion ...
