Reader Tim sent this guest post as a response to my post on Baking Cleanup Tips. He explains the advantages of silicone for mixing and baking and how to choose high-quality silicone products. Tim writes: Food sticking to bowls can be time consuming to clean, and increase expense by causing food waste. Any kind of […]
Continue reading... March 1, 2012
Introduction to Food Storage Containers
Part II: Tips for Choosing the Best Shape for Freshness and Convenience Part III: Best Ways to Organize Your Food Storage Containers My kids like to take leftover casseroles to school. So last night I made a large batch of lasagna with spinach, homemade noodles and marinara sauce. This took a couple of days of […]
Continue reading... February 20, 2012
Ten Tips for Cooking with a Disability or Injury
This post was featured in an article in The Kitchn with experts on cooking, kitchen design, and disability. You can read my complete interview here. When I was 12 years old, my mother was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Painful, stiff and swollen joints forced her to limit her movements and rest frequently. My mother depended on me, as […]
Continue reading... February 5, 2012
Super Bowl Recipe: Avocado Bean Salad
My friend Gladys, who grew up in Panama, brought this salad to our book club meeting. It was such a hit that we asked her to make it again. Today I finally convinced her to share the recipe! She reminded me that today is the Super Bowl, and this is a great party recipe. Spicy […]
Continue reading... January 31, 2012
Simple and Creative Ways to Garnish Your Food
I like to write practical advice. But sometimes, aesthetics matter. My mother made a special pint of ensuring that the colors and textures of teach meal were harmonious. She also had all kinds of little tricks to lay out the food attractively. While I am much more laid back, I still use her tricks when […]
Continue reading... January 23, 2012
Reader Interview: Katherine Martinelli
Since starting this blog I’ve enjoyed interviewing a wide range of home cooks about their family memories and everyday cooking. Today I’d like to welcome food writer Katherine Martinelli. Introduce yourself! My name is Katherine Martinelli and I am from New York City, where I have lived most of my life. My husband and I moved to Be’er […]
Continue reading... January 18, 2012
Tips on Baking with Whole Wheat Flour
Welcome to new readers who arrived from Grist.org’s excellent post by Jane Mountain on 5 Foods You’ll Never Have to Buy Again. Have you ever tried cooking with whole-wheat flour, only to find the results didn’t turn out as well as you hoped? Cooking with whole wheat requires some adjustments in planning and expectations. The […]
Continue reading... January 9, 2012
Peeling, Nothing More than Peeling
There’s nothing I love more, dear readers, than finding out a kitchen task can be skipped.
And my favorite chore to skip is peeling vegetables. At least for now.
The only vegetables my peeler has seen in recent months are carrots and the odd potato.
(I know I could skip peeling carrots, but I don’t like the taste of carrot peels. Fortunately, my kids do the peeling. )
Peeling raw vegetables means throwing out a large percentage of your food, since the vegetable comes off with the peel. Try weighing a pound of potatoes before and after peeling. Un-peeling saves time and money. What could be wrong with that?
Continue reading... January 3, 2012
Lentil and Squash Casserole
Last week, I had to run out suddenly to bring my son somewhere right during dinner preparation hour. Fortunately my teens were home to take over. This recipe can be easily halved, but like most recipes with legumes, it improves on the second or third day so don’t be afraid of leftovers. I first learned […]
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