Happy Thanksgiving

IMG_8252What you do in the kitchen plays a huge role in driving a continued love for good food in your families and for that, you have our thanks. As you gather today to celebrate this iconic American holiday, we wish you a warm, healthy and delicious Thanksgiving. May your dinner plate be filled with all the colors of the rainbow.

Thank you for your continued support of Come and Cook with Us!

Kathrin

Blueberry Dumplings

_DSC0309There are dishes that I like and then there are apricot dumplings. When you are lucky enough to have a generous fruit bearing apricot tree in your backyard, these sweet, colorful and delicious dumplings perfectly mark the end of summer. That is back home in Italy. Here in Northern California, an apricot bounty is not within my gardening reach. So instead, we turn to blueberry dumplings to add a fruity touch to a special weekday dinner. Sounds delicious? Wait until you try them. Come and cook with us! Continue reading “Blueberry Dumplings”

Food Scores at Your Fingertips

2014FoodScores_C01There is so much to keep in mind when you are shopping for food: organic, natural, GMOs, trans-fats, low-calorie sweeteners, fat replacers, dyes and preservatives. It can be overwhelming. That is why the Environmental Working Group has developed a new comprehensive interactive online database – and free app – that get us to make “healthier, greener and cleaner food” choices. Please welcome EWG’s Food Scores: Rate Your Plate. Come and Cook with Us! Continue reading “Food Scores at Your Fingertips”