Hope your day is filled with gratitude, family, friends and good food. And if you have room for one more eye-pleasing dish in your menu, I suggest you try this great cranberry sauce handed down to me by my husband’s grandmother. Come and cook with us!
Month: November 2013
Pick me a Delicata, Will You…
Why, oh why, am I the only one in this house that loves squash. And believe me, I have tried to prepare it in every which way but still to no avail. What sounds like a no-brainer to me in the department of delicious foods turns out to be a non-starter for the rest of the family. No reason to give in yet, though, at least not with the little ones. Research states that children need repeat exposure to new food, as often as twenty times, before they embrace it. We are at fifty and counting and my efforts are still going strong. Either way, if you love squash, read on; and if not, do so anyway as it may lead you to the enlightened path of squash appreciation – one try at a time. Come and cook with us! Continue reading “Pick me a Delicata, Will You…”
Helping Those Who Survived Typhoon Haiyan
It’s hard to think about sharing our newly discovered love for delicata squash when there is so much suffering in the world.
On Monday, typhoon Haiyan has left thousands dead in its wake barreling through the Philippines before landing in Vietnam and then Southern China. Apart from the billions in dollars worth of material damages, there a millions of people in dire need of basic aid. Continue reading “Helping Those Who Survived Typhoon Haiyan”
Say Ciao to Chia Seeds
Ok, I’ll admit it. Chia seeds are not for everybody. Or at least not everyone dives head-over-heels into a chia-pudding or chia-filled drink as my son and I do. We love it, whether or not it’s good for you. It’s that gelling action of the seeds when soaked in liquid that appeals to us… while making the other half of the family run away screaming. Have you ever tried them? Well, it’s one of those things that you’ll either love or hate. But what are chia seeds exactly? Well, read on to find out. Come and cook with us! Continue reading “Say Ciao to Chia Seeds”
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