Tag Archive | "vegetable"

Zucchini or Courgette, Good Food That’s Good For You!

Monday, June 14, 2010

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Zucchini or Courgette, Good Food That’s Good For You!

Summer usually has a over abundance of fresh vegetables. One that we see often is the zucchini, or courgette.

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Tomatoes, Sweet and Savory!

Monday, April 26, 2010

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Tomatoes, Sweet and Savory!

What food is both sweet and savory? Considered to be both fruit and vegetable? Loved by many and hated by just as many? The tomato! Tomatoes are considered to be the most popular fruit (botanically speaking) in the world. They’ve even been given some interesting names such as “apple of love” by the French and “apple of paradise” by the Germans!

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Help Keeping Food Fresh

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

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Help Keeping Food Fresh

How do you like saving money? How about keeping your food fresh for a longer amount of time? The Early Show pointed out that $155 billion of food is wasted each year and that the average family wastes around $1,200 during that time.

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Crab Stuffed Heirloom Tomatoes Tapas Dish

Friday, April 9, 2010

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Crab Stuffed Heirloom Tomatoes Tapas Dish

Stuffed heirloom cherry tomatoes are quick and easy when doing a tapas meal. This recipe includes crab and mayonnaise to make a nice creamy filling for when pop one of these little beauties in your mouth and they burst with flavor!

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Food Tattoos, Not Just for Foodies Anymore

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

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Food Tattoos, Not Just for Foodies Anymore

How much do you love food? Enough to eat it, sure. Enough to cook it, probably. Enough to draw or paint it, perhaps. How about enough to have it permanently on you in the form of a tattoo? Food tattoos are something that used to be only for chefs and major foodies, but now it’s growing into a bigger trend with those that aren’t the completely food obsessed!

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About Peas and Their Pods

Monday, April 5, 2010

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About Peas and Their Pods

Bright green and sweet, peas are another food that is inspired by the Spring season. Technically a fruit, this lovely little seed acts like a vegetable when we choose to incorporate it into our dishes. Lets find out more about this fabulous seed!

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Chicken and Vegetable Matzo Ball soup

Saturday, March 27, 2010

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Chicken and Vegetable Matzo Ball soup

Chicken and Vegetable Matzo Ball soup is a traditional Jewish soup eaten year round. Like most soups this one is flavorful, hearty, and comfort food for the soul!

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Potatoes, Versatile and Nutritious

Monday, March 15, 2010

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Potatoes, Versatile and Nutritious

St. Patrick’s day is almost here and what food symbolizes Ireland better than potatoes? These starchy root vegetables are one of the first things that come to mind when you think about Irish foods but that’s not because they originate there!

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Asparagus is a Sure Sign of Spring!

Monday, March 8, 2010

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Asparagus is a Sure Sign of Spring!

Spring is almost here for many of us and for some of us it already arrived, bringing with it a craving for refreshing foods that make the hearty winter fare a forgotten thought. What vegetable says spring better than asparagus? It’s green and fresh, bringing images of spring showers and the flowers that are soon to bloom!

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Keeneland Kentucky Burgoo Soup

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

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Keeneland Kentucky Burgoo Soup

In this Video, Betty demonstrates how to make Keeneland Kentucky Burgoo Soup. This soup traditionally has5 or 6 different meats and a dozen vegetables. The version shown here is an easier burgoo recipe by Chef Ed (of Turf Catering).

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