Orange you glad it’s us with an update on what’s hot and what’s not in our kitchen right now? After all this talk on food politics and policies, we are due for a few tips and tricks on what to cook and eat this season. We had such a nice and mild winter in Northern California, that we’re not ready to let go of it just yet. Which means that when we’re in search for something juicy, fresh and sweet, we grab an orange, or two or three. They are still in season and can be a great addition to any meal. Honestly, we can’t say enough good things about this fruit that is so ubiquitous this time of year that it’s almost overlooked. And that is wholly undeserved, as a freshly peeled orange will (almost) never disappoint when it comes to getting a little juicy freshness delivered to you in bite-sized form. Come and cook with us! Continue reading “Knock, Knock!”
Author: Kathrin
Update from the Non GMO Front
Back in November, we reported on California’s failed attempt to introduce GMO labeling laws. Since then, the Right to Know effort has gained momentum and another initiative will be on the ballot in Washington state in November 2013. In the meantime, we are happy to report that at least two major supermarket chains have taken matters into their own hands to provide more transparency to consumers. Come and cheer the good news with us! Continue reading “Update from the Non GMO Front”
Make My Morning, Masala Chai
Seeing my smiling children being thankful for their breakfast should be enough to get me out of bed in the morning. But a hot cup of tea helps, too. And if I am looking for a special treat, I brew myself a cup of hot masala chai. Come and cook with us! Continue reading “Make My Morning, Masala Chai”
The Green Team
There is no good translation for “Lebensmittel” which is the German word for food. It really means “things that are alive” or better “things you need to stay alive”, which brings me to this week’s post which is all about what to do with all the dark leafy greens you find at farmer’s markets and which make up the bulk of your CSA box during this time of year. Even the most creative of us cooks might run out of ideas on just what to do with all that chlorophyl in our fridge. Be they raw, steamed, boiled or roasted, here are our reasons why we make sure these healthy vegetables are featured prominently in our diet, so go on and pick up a bunch of fresh wintery greens on your next grocery shopping trip. Come and cook with us! Continue reading “The Green Team”
Italians are Nuts!
And no, I am not referring to the latest elections which will return my country to political turmoil once again but to the recent news on how a Mediterranean diet is what is best to prevent heart attacks and strokes from cardiovascular disease in people who are at high risk. But what exactly does it mean to eat that way? And is this diet only good for those people who are already at risk or also for the wider population. Our main take-away is that we’ll add more nuts to our diet. Come and cook with us! Continue reading “Italians are Nuts!”
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