I was shopping at Whole Foods a couple of weeks ago, when on impulse, I picked up one can of pumpkin (the store had strategically positioned the display at the end of the aisle). Since then, every time I opened the cupboard, this lonely can was staring me in the face, and I was determined [...]
Archive for October, 2010
Irresistible Pumpkin Cheesecake Courtesy of Warren Brown
Posted in Recipes, tagged CakeLove, Cooking, Desserts, Food, Pumpkin, Pumpkin Cheesecake, Pumpkin Clove Pound Cake, Pumpkin pie, Recipes, Today Show, Warren Brown on October 27, 2010 | 5 Comments »
Ode to Yogurt
Posted in Tip of the Week, tagged Agave nectar, Breakfast, Fitness Magazine, Food, Health Benefits, Healthy Eating, Lunch, The Healthy Apron, Yoghurt, Yogurt on October 20, 2010 | 1 Comment »
That I am a fan of yogurt is not a shock to those who know me; it’s on my list of Food I Love — twice — breakfast and lunch, done up two different ways (on different days, of course). Fitness Magazine published an informative piece titled, “10 Surprising Health Benefits of Yogurt.” These benefits [...]
Mark Bittman Swears – This is the Best Vegetable Soup Recipe, Ever
Posted in Recipes, tagged Comfort Food, Cooking, Food, Mark Bittman, Meal in a bowl, Recipes, Roasted butternut chowder with apple and bacon, The best vegetable soup ever, The Food Matters Cookbook: 500 Revolutionary Recipes for Better Living, Today Show, Vegetable Soup on October 13, 2010 | 2 Comments »
The air is cooler now. It readies me for Sunday afternoons spent cooking up a pot of something, the aroma filling the apartment, heaven. I was casting about for a new vegetable soup recipe when, as luck would have it, Mark Bittman appeared on the Today Show with what he claims is The best vegetable [...]
The Meyer Lemon
Posted in Recipes, Tip of the Week, tagged Citrus Fruit, Cooking, Epicurious, Food, Meyer Lemon, Meyer Lemon Cake, Meyer Lemon Risotto, Recipes, SheKnows.com on October 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I made a quick trip to Whole Foods Market yesterday and, while in the produce section, I happened to notice what I first thought was an orange, but then realized was a lemon, a Meyer lemon, to be exact. According to Wikipedia: The Meyer lemon (Citrus × meyeri) is a citrus fruit native to China [...]
Linguine with Clams – Or Linguine Alle Vongole, A Pasta Favorite
Posted in Recipes, tagged David Pasternack, Esca, Food, Garlic Bread, Italian Cooking, Linguine al Vongole, Linguine Alle Vongole, Linguine with Clams, Pasta, Recipes, Seafood on October 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I’ve always wanted to learn how to prepare Linguine Alle Vongole (pasta with clams). It’s one of those dishes that I often order when eating out, precisely because I have yet to figure out how to make it nearly as good as I’ve enjoyed in restaurants like Peasant and Barolo. And who better to teach [...]
What’s In Season – October
Posted in Need to Know, tagged Cooking, Epicurious, Food, Fruit, Grapes, Moraccan Chicken & Rice, Pomegranate, Pumpkin, Recipes, Seasonal Eating, Smitten Kitchen, Sweet potato, Vegetables, Winter Squash on October 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
October is such a good month. It makes me think of pumpkins and leaves turning and long walks and Halloween. In terms of what you’ll find at the local farmers’ market, think vegetables and fruits resulting in hearty, richly flavorful recipes. Vegetables: Broccoli, pumpkins, spinach lettuce, sweet potatoes, and winter sqaush. Fruits: Apples, cranberries, grapes, [...]