Many of us were told as kids to clean our plate because "people were starving in India" (or China, or Bangladesh, or Haiti, depending on our generation). Maybe it was just me, but I never understood the logic of how eating the remaining bits of dinner on my plate would put food into the mouths of ...
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Panko Crusted Sausage Meatballs Stuffed with Mozzarella
My guys loved my Panko Crusted Sausage Meatballs last night. What made them special was that they were stuffed with fresh mozzarella. Who can resist a nice crisp crust with a lovely gooey center. Delicious! My husband and son did their manly grilling thing with golden and green zucchini and ...
Keeping Berries Fresher Longer
I love berries: blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, and especially raspberries. This trick may seem obvious, but I'm amazed at how few people store their berries this way. OK - how many of you keep their berries in the same container you bought them . . . and then are dismayed when they ...
Making Manicotti Easy
Do you love manicotti, but hate stuffing those floppy tubular noodles which always seem to tear after they are pre-boiled? Then this tip is for you! If you've tried my Stuffed Shells in Fire Roasted Tomato Sauce from Fool a Carnivore, you can use the same recipe to make manicotti. Manicotti ...
Book Review: Fool a Carnivore on Griffin’s Honey Blog
I love my sister bloggers! Please check out the review of my book, Fool a Carnivore, by Heather, a contributing blogger on Griffin's Honey - a Frugal Mom. Heather is a carnivore who gave some of my recipes a try . . . and liked them! Many thanks for the great review, Heather! Read her review ...
Saturday lunch – Easy Low-Fat Falafel in Muffin Tins
Freshly baked whole wheat pita bread from the farmers market got me thinking about falafel on a recent Saturday. Instead of frying my homemade falafel as I usually do, I lightly oiled a muffin tin and baked the falafel in the oven. It worked like a charm! I served the muffin tin falafel with my ...
2010 Finca Villacreces Pruno – 94 Points from Robert Parker
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 ...
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 ...
