Late last week I had the opportunity to escape from the curse of this very long winter. I spent some time at the Crown Point Ecology Center in Bath, Ohio. Greg and I are CSA members this year, and I’m doing some volunteer work on the center’s marketing committee. I wanted to get some photographs…
Category: Food & Drink
cappuccino and white chocolate chip cookies
Joy the Baker, one of the very best cooking blogs, featured this recipe for Cappuccino and White Chocolate Chip Cookies last week. I didn’t waste much time in making them myself. And if I’m being honest, I think I may have found my new favorite cookie. Yes, I realize that I’ve said that before. I’m…
mini ginger-almond cheesecakes – everyday food challenge
The latest edition of Everyday Food Magazine is all about “Fast Food.” Not the drive-thru type, but the kind of great tasting food you can make at home in no time. To make things even more interesting, this was the first edition of the magazine available for the iPad. And let me tell you, the…
pasta salad with roasted broccoli – everyday food challenge
Something pretty amazing happens when you roast vegetables. I love roasting garlic, asparagus, potatoes and peppers. This was my first time roasting broccoli, and I’m a huge fan. The sweetness you get from the caramelization is a great flavor booster in this Pasta Salad with Roasted Broccoli from Everyday Food Magazine. Another one of the…
cherry pecan meringues – everyday food challenge
Happy Valentine’s Day. I have three presents for you today. As you know, all great things come in threes. First, this is the last recipe that will star dried cherries…for a while. Second, no more pink-tinged photo backdrops for the rest of the month. You’re welcome. Finally, a simple recipe for a not-so-bad-for-you sweet treat,…
chocolate-cherry clusters
Three ingredients, fifteen minutes prep time, an amazingly great snack: the Chocolate-Cherry Cluster. From the January/February 2011 issue of Everyday Food Magazine. Melt 10 ounces of bittersweet chocolate, mix in 3 cups of cornflakes that you’ve crushed slightly and half a cup of dried cherries until everything is covered in melted chocolate. Drop by heaping…
lighter beef chili – everyday food challenge
When I started my Everyday Food Challenge back in June of last year, my intention was to cook one recipe, in order, from issue #1 through the entire collection. Several problems arose. One, the crafty and smart editors create each issue to seasonally match what foods are available and at their peak. This can sometimes…
snickerdoodle krispie treats with cinnamon frosting
Rice Krispie Treats, great just as they are. Even better when the recipe is tweaked just a tad. I’ve been trying to get my head around creating a rice krispie treat with a snickerdoodle-like flavor. You see, the soft and chewy snickerdoodle just might be my favorite cookie. If you’re looking for a great recipe,…
lighter sesame chicken – everyday food challenge
Confession time. I’ve made this recipe for Lighter Sesame Chicken four times in the last two weeks. It is insanely good. There’s something about the sweet and savory glaze that the honey and soy sauce create. The Everyday Food magazine recipe calls for broccoli as the added vegetable. I’ve been using fresh greens and love…
creamy fettuccine with asparagus – everyday food challenge
Is there any recipe that toasted pine nuts wouldn’t improve? I love them scattered over a creamy pasta. It’s one of the reasons that I selected this recipe for Creamy Fettuccine with Asparagus for this week’s Everyday Food Challenge. That and because I love fettuccine alfredo. This looked like a slightly healthier alternative. None of…
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