A Proper Pot of Chicken Stew
I love the way that Jamie Oliver uses the word proper to describe a certain dish. It sounds very British, yes, but it also implies
I love the way that Jamie Oliver uses the word proper to describe a certain dish. It sounds very British, yes, but it also implies
I make a distinction between different kinds of cookies. First, there are fancy cookies for gift-giving that require rolling, shaping, cutting, or decorating. Then there
Assuming you were inspired by last week’s post on creating a kitchen garden, you may soon find yourself overrun with fresh fruit and veg in
We had garlic scapes for the first time and we are converted! I am a serious garlic lover and I didn’t think anything could be
When I began to look into traditional cuisines of various cultures there was a common thread in all of them – the use of herbs.
Sometimes, once in a great while, I have a Good Idea. One of those ideas that makes day-to-day living easier and that I have opportunity
This is a difficult post for me. Well, easy to write, but difficult to write briefly. Gardening is close to my heart and my hands
We’ve made our fair share of sauerkraut, but I was never completely in love with the flavor. I couldn’t get it to taste as good
I am standing next to the stove chopping collard greens from our garden. There’s a pot of white rice seated next to a skillet full
Friends, it was not always an easy journey, but here I am at the end of it. I ate a strict Paleo Autoimmune Protocol (AIP)
I know, that title is confusing. But stick with me here for a moment. When I was in high school we had a family friend
I tried making mayonnaise once upon a time, but it turned out runny and gross. I think the trouble was that I made it in
The first year the Sweetie Pie and I were married, we couldn’t afford to pay someone to do our taxes, so I decided I’d do
As anticipated, week three of my Paleo Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) Diet* was more difficult. There was more going on to make it difficult than just
I wrote an article for a local food magazine, Edible Wasatch, about summer popsicles. As it turns out, the Frog Egg Popsicle recipe makes a
So many of my food memories revolve around brand names. Kraft Macaroni & Cheese. Dannon yogurt. Schwann’s ice cream. Kraft Shake ‘n Bake. I am
For this week’s stash busting effort, I decided to weed out a few of my quick bread recipes. I’ve mentioned that I have favorite “categories”
If Week 1 on the Paleo Diet Autoimmune Protocol was the honeymoon, I suppose I’d call Week 2 the 1 year anniversary. Some of the
I have been really craving these! Seven-layer bars take me back to being a kid. Unfortunately there are some things that I used to love
If you’re familiar with Nourishing Traditions then you’ve certainly heard of soaking grains. I personally believe that soaking is just a half-step towards the better
Since I started this autoimmune diet I’ve been feeding the rest of the family from our well-stocked freezer, which means I’ve been doing precious little
I may still be on my AIP honeymoon, but as I write this I am fairly infatuated with my new diet. The Autoimmune Protocol is
I’d read in Wild Fermentation that once upon a time, condiments were digestive aids rather than vehicles for excess fat, sugar and salt in our
Sometimes I miss cereal. That’s not to say that I haven’t bought it out of desperation here and there, but most of the time my
Every time I pulled out my stash of dessert recipes, I’d come to this one, sigh, and move on. It sounded exactly like something I
Friends, I am beginning (another) journey with (another) special diet. And since so many of you followed along with my journey on the GAPS Diet,
Apparently 4-year-olds want to eat spray-painted cartoon characters. Here is a conversation between my son, Sam and I: “Sam, what kind of cake do you
I received a pre-release copy of a book on feeding children last week. I read through it and enjoyed it. Most of it contained information
The two breakfast dishes I tried on my family this past week are from the casserole category known as a “strata”. Think of a casserole
Okay, I know I’ve been giving you lots of Paleo Diet cookbooks lately. The fact is that I spent months adapting recipes, working around ingredients,
Awhile ago our family did the GAPS diet, which means no sugar and no grain (among other things). I thought I would miss sugar the
I’m sure it’s already a dead giveaway, but I’m a lover of all things old timey. I like the slow and simple life of those
As I work my way through my recipe stash, I keep finding themes. Snack bars were definitely one of them. Blueberry muffins, pumpkin pie, and
I know, this picture does not look like a good start to dreamy oatmeal, but just trust me.
There are a few recipes that every family cook simply must have in his/her repertoire–a simple roast chicken, a bean salad for potlucks, a well-balanced
I really love this cookbook*. That shouldn’t be surprising. It should be clear by now that I have love relationships with a lot of cookbooks.
Snacks aren’t really a big part of our pantry. This probably has something to do with my refusal to buy snacks made with refined sugar
Recently, I received an e-mail offering me a review copy* of a soon-to-be-released soup cookbook, Ladled: Nourishing Soups for all Seasons by Kimberly Harris. Always ready
It is hard to see why we need a food culture unless we understand what one really is and where it comes from. Certainly those
Did you notice that when I started this whole family table series of posts that I was very non-committal about how long I’d be posting
There is no doubt that our current American culture lacks a true food culture, as so aptly pointed out by Eddie. We are a country
Congratulations to the winners of last week’s giveaway! Shiree Kristen D. Lori G. We’ve given your names to Stacy and she’ll be sending her Crock On!
There are times when it is easy to show hospitality through a meal. The dishes are all done, the children have been cared for, laundry
Every family has a collective pool of memories; the time that one of the kids’ pants fell down while crossing the street, or the birthday
What do you do when a neighbor puts lots of homegrown pork plus lard on the community market? If you’re us you say “We’ll take
Even with my food sensitivities and diet restrictions, our family is intentional about eating together most nights. But there is usually at least one night
I went to a lecture last year by Joann Seal. Based on a book she’d read, Eat Right for Your Type by Peter D’Adamo, she
I love everything about enchiladas. The cheese, the tortillas, the spice, the sauce… that brick red, tomatoey, heavy-on-the-cumin-and-chili sauce. But, to the best of my
“Hey, kiddo! How was your day?” “Fine.” I hear that this is how dinnertime conversation goes in many families. Or perhaps your table is like
I was a new wife when I realized I only knew how to cook a handful of things. This wasn’t all that upsetting until I
Sometimes I think of vacation as time away from things–a vacation from laundry, from changing diapers, from mopping floors. Among the things that some folks might
Please bear with me as I finish up my recent cabbage rampage with a side dish you may or may not be familiar with. I’m
This cake is a photography nightmare; it falls apart, it’s impossible to light well, and it’s not pretty. But–Oh, Lordy!–don’t judge this cake by it’s
This is such a simple soup with so much flavor and nourishment. There are truly only a handful of ingredients, no fancy equipment needed, and
Well, friends, I thought I had written my last GAPS post, but I find that my healing journey did not end with deciding to “quit
It’s January, and you’re most likely thinking one of two things: You need to eat more vegetables because of a resolution made just days ago.
Our family is really pretty good about loving veggies. We all eat salad, some of us complain about the radishes, but they are usually eaten
There is this little dance my husband and I do every time I decide to make meatloaf. It started back when I could purchase grass-fed
I’m not sentimental, I’m not really into resolutions, and I get grumpy if I stay up late. So it surprises me to find myself looking
My last article was in praise of the Rebar cookbook. I said more about the cookbook than the recipe, and as I prepared the dish
The wood stove is crackling and the heat radiates all around us. Our faces burn so we lean back in our chairs and put our
I have a van-full of cranky kids, and we’re pulling into the driveway at 4:00. My usual strategy on days like today is to pre-prepare
Since we moved to Texas over a year ago I have been on a fascinating journey into the traditional foods of the south. Since
The Rebar cookbook is among our household’s favorites for two reasons. First, Rebar excels as a vegetarian cookbook. It used to be that vegetarian cooking
When the cold creeps in and the sun rises late I tend to make the same warming, rich breakfasts over and over again: Eggs, meat,
It began with a recipe. It usually does. It was a simple recipe with carrots and raisins and a simple citrus vinaigrette. And then I
I grew up on those little pot pies in the red box. We stuck them in the oven for around an hour and when they
The holidays can be stressful for many reasons, wonderful too, of course. But they can be particularly hard on us physically, lots of extra racing
“Cold dark deep and absolutely clear,” from “At the Fishhouses” by Elizabeth Bishop “[R]emember that it is not you that support the root, but the
Simple soups like this earthy green pot are as pure and artisan as nourishment gets. For generations soups like these have fed large families, large
Looking for a perfect winter time meal? I’ve got your recipe today. Last fall we purchased a quarter of a cow. Of course, the ground
There is something rustic and beautiful about sourdough baking. The long rise time, the slight tang, the unique flavor and shape that every loaf takes
Since coming off of GAPS, I’ve been toying around with lots of different foods and cooking methods to figure out exactly what foods make me
Lyndall “Granny” Toothman grew up in Appalachia. Her family didn’t have a lot of money. She remembers Christmas dinners as a child when everyone dined
Have you tried making your sourdough starter yet? Mine is bubbling away in a 1/2 gallon container as we speak and I’m betting tomorrow morning
A slow cooker is a busy mom’s best friend. Not a week goes by that I don’t put it to good use to feed my
I’m a huge fan of sourdough baked goods for so many reasons. For one, the fermentation process really helps with the overall digestibility of the
I recently was the grateful recipient of two intriguing cookbooks*. The author, Father Leo Patalinghug is a Catholic priest and a chef who is passionate
In college my roommates and I had a tradition of throwing a semi-annual potluck breakfast. We always made my roommate’s grandma’s breakfast casserole and assigned
You may have noticed that most of our meals are one-pot or pan affairs. But every once in a while one of us gets a
Our house is pretty snug, and my chronic illness is pretty unpredictable, and my kiddos get pretty cranky if they miss their bedtimes. So it
It’s been seven years since I said I do to my husband and the role as family cook. Just over a year later we added
“Purity lies not in separation from but in deeper penetration into the universe.” – Teilhard de Chardin The day after Thanksgiving two years ago was
I’m willing to venture a guess that most cultures around the world have some tradition of saying thanks before a meal. Whether it is to
I love one pot meals for their ease, simplicity, and (cough) low number of dishes. But sometimes I think we all need a bit of
Not surprisingly it seems many of you can relate to the plight of the burnt-out cook. It’s not that we don’t love our jobs as
Desserts in our house are usually a casual affair. Only about once or twice a month will I actually bake up a “real” dessert. On
So it’s November and if you’re eating seasonally you might be staring at a big old winter squash. Maybe it’s butternut or pumpkin or acorn
I stand behind real food not only because it is the best nourishment for our families, but also for the knowledge that it is grown as
The Sweetie Pie and I met in a place not unfamiliar to budding romance. We were students attending a small art college in downtown Savannah,
Hash browns are one of those restaurant foods that always seemed like magic to me. They were something you ordered because you couldn’t possibly make
Can I make a nomination for My Favorite Cookbook of 2012? Because Nourishing Meals would totally get my vote. I was so impressed with the
One of my dearest friends created a book chock full of amazing recipes and brilliant health advice. She shared this recipe from her book for
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The biggest obstacle for me to instituting a Family Table Night? My desire to create the Perfect Family Table. I confess to being a perfectionist
Today I feel like I need to rant about pie. Please forgive me as I don my apron and wave my wooden spoon around like
This smart little cookbook comes along just in time to satisfy the cravings of any gluten-free ghosts, goblins, and ghouls in your house. In her
I love simple recipes that I can easily incorporate into my routine. Growing up, my best friend’s dad could make two things, these biscuits and
Again with the breakfast recipes, I know. Like I said before, I have a problem and I can’t help it. This is one of those
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