Jan 14
Do you eat seasonally? Re-nest.com has a seasonality chart that tells you what foods are in season. It’s pretty expansive with separate categories for fruit, vegetables, herbs, fish, and certain meats and nuts.
I know it’s best to buy produce in season, but I don’t always know when certain foods are at their peak for freshness [...]
Jan 11
I came home to work today to find that my roommates had done a little grocery shopping. The Roommate was making her famous macaroni and cheese with peas and ham.
Yes, please! On top of that, The Boyfriend showed me these portobello mushroom caps and informed me that one night this week he is [...]
Jan 11
It appears ice cream is no longer a judgment-free food. I spotted this while helping myself to a creamy post-dinner treat:
“Not A Light Food?” Yes, I know already. You think some sort of warning label is going to stop me from Heath Bar delights? Nay. I’m paying you to be delicious, ice cream, [...]
Jan 11
Do you find that you munch while you’re cooking dinner and by the time you sit down to eat, you’re full? This is the story of my life. Last week Julie made a smart suggestion on her blog: whip up something else while dinners cooks and you’ll be less likely to graze.
The other night we [...]
Jan 08
Tonight’s dinner is inspired by the letter E. E is for “expiration date.” As I plopped a scoop of cottage cheese into my morning oats, I was horrified to find that the newly opened container was about to expire. Let me tell you: I HATE wasting food. Did I freak out? Yes. But only momentarily [...]