Potato Leek Soup with Bacon Essence and Crispy Leeks

February 7, 2012

When it’s cold outside, it’s easy to sit inside, warming yourself by the fire, imagining what it will be like when the produce starts coming into season again. Pining away for those vine-ripened tomatoes that taste of the earth, or sun-kissed peppers bursting with the complex, sweet summer flavor. Why miss out on what’s best for the season? Baby leeks and potatoes speak of winter, and the addition of bacon will help you forget that your garden is covered in a blanket of ice.

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Ask the Chef! Episode 25: Dietary Advice, Quinoa, and Cooking in the Cold

February 6, 2012

Stacy asks: I need help getting my numbers down without taking drugs. What should I eat so I don’t have to take insulin anymore? Well, here is a pipe-bomb waiting to happen. Here’s the thing – I am not a nutritionist, dietitian, medical professional, or licensed in any way to give you this information. Therefore, [...]

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Internet Tasting Session: S02E02

February 5, 2012

Well, it’s Sunday again, and that means it’s time for this week’s interesting tidbits out there in the REAL FOOD world. What’s better, it’s Super Bowl Sunday. Here are a bunch of cool stuff I saw that would be awesome to make for the party!

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A Happy Birthday In My Family!

February 4, 2012

Taking the day off – there is an important birthday in my family life that will take center stage. Meanwhile, I need to prepare a Vanilla Mocha cake.

See you all tomorrow!

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How Far Should Our Right To Give Dietary Advice Go?

February 3, 2012

Hello folks! Today is Fight Back Friday, and as a special treat, we are going to dig into a controversial topic – our right to give dietary advice. Just how far can we go? Stick around and let’s see if we can make our way through this thorny issue.

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Review: Ruhlman’s Twenty

February 2, 2012

You might be asking yourself, Why would someone who is trained in the classical arts of cooking need a book like this? By the end of this post, I’ll have told you why I think this book needs to be on your shelf.

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Garden Update Week 2: Planning Your Action Steps For February

February 1, 2012

Last week I talked about setting your goals for the upcoming gardening season. Now that you are done that, where do we go from there? Today we are going to take a baby step closer to our goal of having a functional, practical kitchen garden. We are going to plan out a set of action steps to accomplish for February.

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Carrot Soup with Orange and Fennel

January 31, 2012

I love this time of year. Yes, I know, weird, right? Not so. January is the month of citrus, cold weather, and warming soup. Now that I have shown you all how to make your own chicken stock, (or even in the crockpot,) now is a good time to start using that beautiful elixir to warm those bones after a hard day out in the cold.

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Ask The Chef! Episode 24: Homemade Baby Food, Herbs, Vinegars

January 30, 2012

Well, it’s Monday again, and I’m here to answer your questions. Let’s get started.

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Internet Tasting Session S02E01

January 29, 2012

It has been a while since I last did an internet tasting session here. You would almost think that I don’t read anything on the internet anymore. My goal is to do this every Sunday, barring a disaster. The following links take you to this week’s interesting tidbits out there in the REAL FOOD world.

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