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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...