Tag: Food
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A Sane Approach to Food
Yesterday, while returning from a family weekend in Michigan, I read my latest copy of Real Simple. To my delight, I discovered a refreshing piece entitled “Balance: The Clean Eating Rules to Follow and to Break.” Finally. An article that handles food in a way that doesn’t heap loads of guilt on the reader and…
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Slow Cooking: A Magical Transformation
It could be because it is winter. It could be because whatever is “old” is now “new.” Or it could be because cookbook writers and others have been singing the praises of the humble crock pot for the past several years. Whatever the reason, slow cooking is enjoying a revival. The latest issue of Better…
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Winter Fare: Soup for Dinner
A few weeks ago a snow storm passed through my area. Starting mid morning and ending later that evening, continuous, powdery snowflakes fell, resulting in approximately eight inches of snow. Since it was a Saturday, it was a perfect day for enjoying a fire, going for a snow walk, and planning for dinner. Thus began…
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Roasting Vegetables: A Transformation
Who knew that magic happens when you combine an oven, a roasting pan, and some vegetables tossed with olive oil and some salt and pepper. Have some carrots languishing in your crisper? Roast them and find yourself eating them like pieces of candy. Asparagus season is quickly approaching. Toss them with some EVOO and roast…
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Risotto for Dinner
I made risotto for dinner recently. Standing at the stove, patiently stirring each cupful of broth into the pot, I was reminded why this dish is a pleasure to cook. For me, risotto requires a certain mindset. It is the kind of dish I make when I want to be in the kitchen and cook.…
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October Shorts
Ever since I stumbled upon the “short” format for a blog post, I have been hooked—especially during this busy fall season when blog writing takes a back seat. So here goes. Some recommendations and a reflection. __________________________________ Earlier this month I finished Nancy Nordenson’s latest book Finding Livelihood A Progress of Work and Leisure. Nancy…
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Always Orange on Grilling a Pork Tenderloin
In June, I wrote about my desire to grill a pork tenderloin. I’ve eaten my share of tasty pork chops, pork roasts, and pork tenderloins over the years, but have never grilled one. Last Friday, for Brad’s birthday, the two of us undertook the challenge. In reality, it was much easier than we thought. I…
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What’s in Your Refrigerator?
Last night I took smug satisfaction in what I fixed for dinner. I used bits of this and that to create a delicious meal. What joy! I come from a proud line of women who possess a remarkable ability to save every last scrap of food. Who knows how that last piece of broccoli will…
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Muffin Surprise
Perhaps you can relate to the following: you have some odds and ends hanging out in your refrigerator because it is after the holidays or after a dinner party. You wonder if there is any hope that these bits of this and that can actually transform themselves and become something edible. Then, if you are…
Alicia Brummeler 