This lasagna was delicious, healthy, and pretty easy to put together. I made the recipe up and while it does seem like there are a lot of steps, it’s not difficult if you multi-task. Caramelizing the onions really gives it a deep flavor for a vegetable dish, so it’s a necessary step, but [...]
October 23, 2008
Food for Hard Times
At Casserole Crazy, Emily Farris directs us to a short video series on “Depression Cooking” by a 91-year old woman named Clara.
This is exactly the kind of kitchen knowledge I was talking about in my Pollan post yesterday. It’s simple cooking rooted in memory, history, and family. And the [...]
October 23, 2008
Updated: Money Left
I went to Trader Joe’s and then to Key Foods today and got some more foodstuffs. I saw the no boil lasagna noodles and thought that a swiss chard lasagna would be nice. Plus I found some frozen mozzarella and leftover broccoli pesto in the freezer that could be utilized. TIP: Search through your freezer, [...]
October 23, 2008
Chewy Ginger Cookies (dressed up for Halloween)
Adapted from Isa Moskowitz’s Vegan with a Vengeance, these ginger cookies are a delight. I made quite a few differences to make them a bit healthier. Check out the recipe below.
Sparkled Ginger Cookies (adapted from Vegan with a Vengeance)
Ingredients:
sparkling sugar
3 cups whole wheat flour (pastry is best)
1 tsp. baking soda
2.5 tablespoons ground ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
1 [...]
October 23, 2008
Pollan on Fresh Air
Monday’s episode of NPR’s Fresh Air featured an interview with Michael Pollan (author of high-profile books and articles on the social, political, and economic impact of food, such as The Omnivore’s Dilemma). In the interview, Pollan discusses the open letter he recently wrote to the next president regarding the state of the American food [...]
