If you are up for a novelty drink this summer, let me introduce you to Pimm’s, the “other” national drink of England which I’ve been enjoying during my recent stay in London. It brings back lovely memories of my life here, sitting along the Thames, sipping Pimm’s and being carelessly young and happy! Put aside any soccer rivalry and reach across the pond for a bottle of Pimm’s. You won’t regret it. Come and cook with us! Continue reading “Down to London for Some Pimm’s”
Month: July 2015
Who Says You Can’t Bake a Cobbler when Camping?
As most of you know, we love camping. The fresh air, being close to nature and the experience of a simpler life is what makes it so special. And if that were not enough, if your camping site is overlooking the ocean, you’re lulled to sleep by the rolling waves of the Pacific. What’s there not to love. When it comes to cooking, however, we have decidedly moved up away from the simple and tried our luck with the slightly more sophisticated. Our latest menu involved a whole fish, a breakfast burritos, soft-shell crabs and an inspiring cast-iron mixed berry cobbler! The first time we made it, three of us finished it in one go, which was probably a mistake, but I’m sure it will be back for more appearances soon! Come and cook with us! Continue reading “Who Says You Can’t Bake a Cobbler when Camping?”
Join the Trend of Food Upcycling
Did you know that we throw away a lot of food? According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the U.N., approximately 40% of food in the US goes to waste. Most of it ends up on landfills, costing us roughly $1.3 billion to dispose of (2008 EPA estimate). Considering that it takes seven to ten calories worth of energy input to produce one calorie of food, we’re throwing away so much more than food. And no, composting all this food isn’t the solution. Let’s try to reduce the amount of food waste we generate. Food ends up in the trash because it is spoiled, wilted, dented, past it’s Best By date, abundant or just not appealing. It’s this last part I will zero in on this week. A new food trend – Food Upcycling – is focusing on helping us to be more conscientious about what ends up not being used. As the name suggests, Upcycling is here to help us get more from what we buy. This week we share a few of the ideas on what you can do to turn those food scraps into something that is good for the earth, the wallet and, of course, the palate. Come and cook with us! Continue reading “Join the Trend of Food Upcycling”
Totally Turmeric
Do you know what gives American mustard its yellow color? It’s turmeric, a culinary spice that has been used, particularly in Indian and Ayurvedic medicine, for a very long time. In fact, an Ayurvedic compendium dating to 250 B.C recommends turmeric as a remedy to stimulate digestion. Two millennia plus later we have a strong body of research that shows that this root is probably the most powerful natural anti-inflammatory agent discovered so far. Let’s have some more turmeric in our lives. Come and cook with us! Continue reading “Totally Turmeric”
Happy 4th of July!
Happy Independence Day from all of us to all of you. May this day be filled with laughter, joy and, of course, good food! Whether you are planning a vacation or a staycation, remember that good food does not have to be fancy, sophisticated or expensive. It can be simple, unpretentious and definitely tastes best when one is eating with friends. If you get stuck, know that we’re here to help so browse through our pages on the blog, Facebook, Twitter or Instagram to get some ideas. You might just find the inspiration that you need!
Take care,
Kathrin
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