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Strawberry recipes Published: Tue, May 8, 2012 Sure Jell Strawberry Freezer Jam 2 cups crushed strawberries (1 quart fully ripe strawberries) 4 cups sugar, measured into separate bowl ¾ cup water 1 box SURE-JELL Fruit Pectin RINSE 5 (1-cup) plastic containers and lids with boiling water. Dry thoroughly. Stem and crush strawberries... Read More
A paean to parsley Published: Mon, May 7, 2012 Some people think of parsley as a necessary evil, the touch of green on a bad cafeteria meal or in a 1950s-era cookbook photograph, garnishing some mystery meat or a slab of ham. Poet Ogden Nash was one of those people. He is perhaps best remembered for his terse "Reflections on Ice-Breaking": "Candy is... Read More
20 fresh takes for dressing a stack of pancakes Updated: Tue, May 1, 2012 As pancake toppings go, maple syrup is swell and certainly traditional, if not particularly inspired. But if you're going to go to the trouble of griddling up a stack of hot pancakes for Mom on Mother's Day — or for anyone on any day, for that matter — consider going the extra step and whipping up a more... Read More
You have to love recipes that work Published: Mon, Apr 23, 2012 Fans of reliable, understandable, well-tested recipes have been following Marie Simmons for several decades. Author, teacher, mother and grandmother, Simmons has been churning out cookbooks since the late 1980s. She has more than 20 to her name. There's no razzle-dazzle about her. She is not a TV regular. Her... Read More
Make time to cook -- your family is worth it Published: Mon, Apr 9, 2012 It's easy to dislike Kelsey Banfield, aka the Naptime Chef. She is a stay-at-home mom-turned-blogger (www.thenaptimechef.com) who, according to her new cookbook, turned a realization that she could make dinner while her daughter napped into a "fun and satisfying project." Any working parent who reads these words... Read More
An ode to seasonal vegan cuisine Updated: Wed, Apr 4, 2012 For the last decade, Oakland, Calif., chef and activist Bryant Terry has been at the forefront of the sustainable food justice movement, a political advocacy effort aimed at putting healthful, delicious, plant-based meals on every table. But Bay Area audiences may recognize his face from their TV screens. Terry... Read More
Pepitas
Roasted pumpkin seeds are a backbone of many Mexican dishes
 Updated: Wed, Mar 7, 2012 Plenty of people will have a tough time taking pumpkin seeds seriously. Fair enough. Americans unfamiliar with Hispanic foods generally only encounter them in the glop you scrape out of jack-o-lanterns. But roasted, hulled pumpkin seeds (properly known as pepitas) are a delicious, nutty backbone of many Mexican... Read More
Reel Food
Sips, snacks inspired by Oscar winners
 Updated: Wed, Feb 15, 2012 Great movies and great food are box office gold, from Forrest Gump's chocolates to "Silence of the Lambs" anti-hero Hannibal Lecter's disturbing pairing suggestion for Chianti. We've put together a selection of drinks and appetizers inspired by five Best Picture Oscar winners to help you get your Academy Award's... Read More
uses for an old doll cradle Published: Mon, Feb 13, 2012 Dear Sara: When I was little, my mom was the carpenter in our family. A lot of our gifts were handmade, because my family didn't have much money. I received a wooden doll cradle for Christmas when I was 5 or 6, which I played with a lot. It's maybe 2 feet long with high sides and is made out of plywood, so it's... Read More
The sweet taste of New Orleans — warm beignets Updated: Sun, Feb 12, 2012 It may look like a doughnut. It may be filled or glazed like a doughnut. It may even be cooked like a doughnut. But don't call it a doughnut. It's a beignet. And it's one of New Orleans' two iconic sweets (the other being the party loving king cake). With Mardi Gras approaching, it's a perfect time to get to know... Read More
Ghee
What it is and how to use it
 Updated: Fri, Jan 20, 2012 > Why not just use butter? Fair question, especially since ghee is going to be more trouble to find (it's hidden in your grocer's international or natural foods aisles) and you'll pay way more for it ($5 or more for a 7 1/2-ounce jar). Despite that, it's an easy answer — because ghee is a rich indulgence that is... Read More
Use of leftover candy canes Published: Mon, Jan 2, 2012 Candy canes are popular during the Christmas season. But once the holiday is over, these festively striped candy leftovers tend to get thrown away or sit untouched. With candy canes now being made available in a wide variety of flavors, rather than pitching them in the trash, put them to good use throughout the... Read More
Look to the past for a healthier future Published: Wed, Dec 21, 2011 When it comes to living a healthy lifestyle, there are many diets and exercise regimens to choose from and it's often difficult to decipher which option is right for you. But eating right doesn't have to be complicated or overwhelming. In fact, some say we can take a note from our ancestors to determine which foods... Read More
A toast to the Thanksgiving preamble Published: Mon, Nov 14, 2011 If you are hosting Thanksgiving dinner, you may find it hard to believe that in addition to cleaning the house, setting the table, scrounging up enough chairs and -- did I mention? -- making the meal, you have to think about what to feed your guests before the feast even starts. Yes, even though you are... Read More
A sweet and tangy take on roasted green beans Updated: Tue, Nov 1, 2011 This is not a green bean casserole. And you'll be happy for it. We decided to take green beans in a whole new direction this Thanksgiving. Instead of the usual casserole baked variety, we opted for roasting the green beans until they were browned and wrinkled. The addition of sweet brown sugar and tangy... Read More
Best foods for older diabetics Published: Tue, Oct 18, 2011 Dear Savvy Senior, My 62-year-old husband was just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. As the cook in the family, I’m interested in finding out the best diabetic foods that he should now be eating, and where I can put my hands on some good diabetic cookbooks. What can you tell me? -- Diabetic Caretaker Dear... Read More
Nutrition and your active female teenager Published: Wed, Sep 28, 2011 Your teenage athlete might be active and happy -- but unless she's receiving adequate nutrition, she might be setting herself up for health problems later in life. Eating healthfully can help fuel active teens' performance and growth. That means eating enough food each day and making healthy food choices.... Read More
italian peasant cooking makes the most of leftovers Published: Tue, Sep 6, 2011 It's easy to romanticize peasant cooking, especially when the peasants you have in mind are Italian, awash in local products such as extra-virgin olive oil, pine nuts, pancetta, wine and fresh herbs that many Americans would classify as luxuries. But Italy did suffer lean times, most recently between the two... Read More
Wholesome homemade granola Published: Wed, Aug 24, 2011 What's happened to granola? Like yogurt, which can now be found in neon colors and bubblegum flavors, with sprinkles or marshmallow bits, the once humble "health food" cereal has been tricked out like an ice cream sundae. Dried fruit, nuts, honey and brown sugar don't even scratch the surface; granola now... Read More
Plum good summer fruits Published: Tue, Aug 2, 2011 If you experience ecstasies over luscious raspberries, juicy peaches, succulent figs and tangy nectarines, you are not alone. Legions of folks who write articles and cookbooks go gaga over summer fruits. In one new book, I counted dozens of adjectives applied to otherwise humble melons and the like. In addition... Read More
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