You could like chips and dip more than me, but it’s not likely. I can eat them everyday for months with an endless variety of dips. I love them…but I have a problem. All chips are made from cheap food – I can eat an entire bag, have an exploding stomach, and still be hungry. …
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Recipe for Curry Butternut Squash Soup
After a long summer of iced coffees and frozen fruit drinks, we can finally enjoy hot and savory soups. Fall brings back cozy nights with a comfy blanket, a good book, and a steaming bowl of soup. The first soup of the season is Butternut Squash Soup – so easy to make and so overwhelmingly…orange. …
Easy recipe for drying basil – use the microwave
Summer is coming to an end and it’s time to pick all that basil. Don’t forget or you might find all the leaves fallen off. And thanks to some friends and HomeGrown.org for this easy recipe – drying basil in the microwave: Wash and dry basil. Place leaves on a paper towel in microwave and …
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4 delicious recipes for summer tomatoes
Every year I grow a tomato plant and about this time, late summer, it produces way more than I can handle. At the farmers market, tomatoes are cheaper than ever as are complimentary ingredients like peppers, cilantro, basil, etc. Which always leaves me left with heaping bowls of tomatoes and until this year I was …
The Zero Waste Dog – how to handle the poop
Dogs can be Zero Waste and it’s easier than you think. There are (3) things you need to consider: 1) the type of bag you use, 2) how to dispose of the waste, and 3) adjusting your feeding to minimize waste. The best doggy bag is a biodegradable one. They are easy to find at pet …
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Do you know your baker?
Everyone needs a good baker in their life. Especially, if you live on the farmers market diet, and you’re a guy. For some reason, dudes need, not like, but NEED bread on a regular basis. Maybe it’s the higher muscle mass or something, but (most) girls simply don’t care about bread. For me, it’s huge, …
Huge internet celebrations for Julia Child’s 100th birthday, tomorrow Wednesday August 15
Anyone who’s seen a Julia Child cooking show loves the woman. She was so interesting and weird, over-the-top and funny, and brought so much French cooking to America. Her work inspired a generation of chefs, including bringing cadre of talented French chefs to our shores. Today, you can find fine French food everywhere and cooking …
Easy homemade mozzarella made with 1 gallon of milk – combine with tomatoes for Insalate Caprese
The full heat of summer is here and I’m drowning in tomatoes. I’ve been searching for new ways to use my bounty, beyond the basics of salsa, marinara sauce, and jarring for winter stores. Next on my list is homemade mozzarella with a surprisingly easy recipe: Mozzarella is one of the easiest cheeses to …
Grilling corn without aluminum foil – keep the husks on
Here are 2 natural ways to cook corn, without aluminum foil. Both recommend pre-soaking the corn and keeping the husks on while grilling. The first is from favorite chef Rick Bayless and the second, a top Google result, from What’s Cooking America: Rick Bayless Preliminaries. About an hour before serving, place the ears of corn …
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Jacques Pépin crêpes – simple ones in seconds, plus an orange soufflé crêpe
My favorite chef is at it again, this time showing us how easy crêpes are to make. Simple ingredients and in a few minutes you have a great dessert or lunch snack. Transcript of the recipe: Melt some butter in a skillet. While it’s melting, combine flour, two eggs, a few dashes of …
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