Kathrin and I sat down to discuss why we are dedicated to publishing this blog weekly and we realized that for us cooking is a culture, a ritual, and a process that we wouldn’t (couldn’t, shouldn’t) live without. We started to wonder why that is, why we cook. So, this week’s post explores some of the reasons we came up with for taking out those pots and pans daily. We hope you agree, and if you are in need of inspiration you can find it here. Let us know why you cook; we’d love to hear from you. Come and cook with us! Continue reading “Why We Cook.”
Tag: Our approach to eating
Back to School Night
Welcome back! It’s been a summer to remember with earthquakes, hurricanes, heat waves, and, here on the West Coast, unseasonably cool temperatures. Weather notwithstanding, in the “warm” months we tend to break rules more easily and that’s okay because if not in summer, then when? Kathrin and I have had our share of treats this year (we’ve favored ice cream, wine, and burritos on the go); nevertheless, the ritual of Labor Day puts a fine point on the end of summer and is a great time to regroup on how to eat for the rest of year. This Labor Day Kathrin and I made a pact to commit to one change for the better in our approach to eating. We invite you to join us. Continue reading “Back to School Night”
To Market, to Market to Buy a Fresh Pig… Don’t Let Shopping Make Cooking Too Big! (Part II of II)
Last week we provided you with a list of what to buy and how to buy it. This week we will tell you how to approach your shopping so you can more easily integrate cooking into your daily life. If you are going to spend the time preparing meals for yourself and your family, it ought to be easy and fun. Come and cook with us! Continue reading “To Market, to Market to Buy a Fresh Pig… Don’t Let Shopping Make Cooking Too Big! (Part II of II)”
To Market, to Market to Buy a Fresh Pig… Don’t Let Shopping Make Cooking Too Big! (Part I of II)
My friend Holly – an inspired home cook – makes simple, good food with lots of variety. What sets her apart, however, is her commitment to cooking for her family, which she does 95% of the time. This is particularly impressive as her job takes her on the road a lot. But, the one thing she is still trying to perfect is a technique for planning and shopping in advance. So, on her request, Kathrin and I wrote out our ground rules for shopping, beginning with this: start every day with a plan for what you’ll serve for dinner that night. Without one, chances are high the meal will be takeout! We hope these simple rules help get you out of the store and into the kitchen, quickly, so you can go outside and enjoy the day. Come and cook with us! Continue reading “To Market, to Market to Buy a Fresh Pig… Don’t Let Shopping Make Cooking Too Big! (Part I of II)”
Update: 13 is the Lucky Number
The USDA has just published a study that shows apples have the highest amount of trace pesticides. According to the Wall Street Journal, pesticide residues were found in 98 percent of the apples recently tested by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and this is the highest rate among all produce screened in the agency’s annual survey. While in most cases, the 48 pesticides found were within federal guidelines for safe consumption, the high rating of apples on its pesticide residue list prompted the Washington-based Environmental Working Group to put conventionally-raised apples on the top of its most recent “Dirty Dozen” list, followed by celery and strawberries, also high on the USDA list for the number of samples with pesticide residues. Following the EWG’s recommendation we have added apples to our list of things worth buying organic.
We’ll be back tomorrow with our weekly post – this time on raspberries – until then wash those conventional apples well (or peel them) and buy organic when you can.
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