I had borrowed Mrs. Wheelbarrow’s Practical Pantry: Recipes and Techniques for Year-Round Preserving from the Central Rappahannock Regional Library, but it is a very popular book right now and so it had to be returned. I have requested it again and I’m number three on the waiting list. BUT, I thought, perhaps there is a blog associated […]
Tagged cooking, food, RecipesThe Moosewood Restaurant Cooking for Health: More Than 200 New Vegetarian and Vegan Recipes for Delicious and Nutrient-Rich Dishes by the Moosewood Collective. This looks like another winner from MooseWood. we’ve made the Brussels Sprouts with Pecans and they were great.
Tagged cookbook, moosewood, reviewHistory of Food in 100 Recipes by William Sitwell by William Sitwell. An excellent exposition of the history of food and the way it is prepared through a collection of recipes dating from ancient Egypt to the present day. The author is British and the recipes are typically from Europe or the United States. Reading […]
Tagged Recipes, reviewThe Smitten Kitchen Cookbook by Deb Perelman contains some excellent recipes. No shortcuts on ingredients but an emphasis on quality. Two recipes we’ve tried are Almond Date Breakfast Bars and Butternut Squash and Caramelized Onion Galette. The latter includes a great recipe for the crust.
Tagged cookbook, perelmanThis is my most favorite recipe for summer 2014. I’ve made it many times and making it right now! I love the way the roasted tomatoes taste with the eggplant and the yogurt! Wonderful. Roasted Eggplant and Tomatoes with Tangy Cucumbers and Yogurt – Interesting recipe for baked eggplant, tomatoes, and pickles recipe eggplant cucumber […]
Tagged cherry tomatoes, cucumber, eggplant, food, recipe, yogurtI was looking for a recipe for pita bread. When I found one from the Smitten Kitchen I just had to try it. I have so much confidence in the Smitten Kitchen recipes. Everything I’ve tried has been excellent. The link is http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2009/03/pita-bread/ The recipe includes a whole-wheat option. Here is the text ” Pita Bread […]
Tagged pita, recipe, smitten kitchenI like this recipe because it contains yogurt, and it is relatively easy to make. The complete recipe can be found at http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/aarti-sequeira/naan-indian-oven-baked-flat-bread-recipe.html Here is a portion of the recipe copied from the Web site. Ingredients 1 teaspoon active dry yeast 2 teaspoons sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling, see Cook’s Note* […]
Tagged indian food, naan, recipe
Cold remedies
I had severe cold symptoms for about two weeks. Now, close to a week later, the symptoms aren’t sever. Lynn had made me some cough syrup that included thyme sprigs and honey. It was very helpful. Here is a list of some sources for cold remedies. Home Remedies or Brand Names for the Common Cold? […]
Tagged cold remedies, cough syrup, home-remedy, honey, onion, peoples pharmacy, syrup