Just a quick note. I will be reposting some of the recipes and other articles that were published in the Real Food for Health and Pleasure Newsletter before I changed it to a blog. I have already posted a few items. Many readers were not subscribed to the newsletter and didn’t get a chance to […]
Month: February 2009
Feng Shui Kitchen, by Norma Lehmeier Hartie
Norma Lehmeier Hartie is the award winning author of the book Harmonious Environment: Beautify, Detoxify & Energize Your Life, Your Home & Your Planet. Please check out her blog Norma’s Journal (you may have noticed the updates from her blog in My Blog List on the left-hand side of the page).Feng Shui Kitchenby Norma Lehmeier […]
Draining Ground Beef
Draining ground beef is a real pain, but I have found a way that works for me. If the meat is really sitting in a large amount of grease I usually pour some off, but you don’t have to. Place several paper towels on a plate. Set colander on top of paper towels. Line colander […]
Quick Reference – Meat, Beans, Grains, and More
I get really tired of searching for basic information every time I make certain foods. So, I asked one of my cooking groups if anyone knew where to find all the info in one easy to use place, and got a couple of very helpful links. Proportions and cooking times for beans and grains can […]
Valentine’s Day – Keeping it Simple
This Valentine’s Day I wanted to relax and not spend all my time in the kitchen, but I still wanted to eat well and we did not want to try and eat out. Today we are having a late lunch of steak and salad. Later we will have snacks and finger foods – sharp cheddar, […]
Asparagus & Hollandaise Sauce
Another from the Valentine’s Day, 2006 issue. In 19th-century France, bridegrooms were fed three courses of asparagus because of its reputation for igniting passions. Steam asparagus just until tender (less than 10 minutes). Serve topped with Hollandaise sauce. Hollandaise Sauce 3 egg yolksButter, 2 sticks, melted, cooled to room temperatureLemon juice, 2 tablespoonsSalt, ½ teaspoonCayenne […]
Tortellini Alfredo – The Bellybutton of Venus
Also from the Valentine’s Day, 2006 issue. Tortellini means bellybutton of Venus. Venus, the Roman Goddess of Love, was to rendezvous with Jupiter at an inn. Venus arrived first and was waiting in their room. The chef heard of her arrival, peaked through the keyhole into her room, and saw her lying partially covered on […]
Nectar of Love
This is from the Valentine’s Day, 2006 issue of the newsletter. A tasty alternative to the traditional champagne and strawberries. 1 part vanilla2 parts raspberries2 parts whiskey3 parts triple secDark chocolate orange wedges Places raspberries and 1 chocolate wedge in each glass. Pour remaining ingredients in the top of a double boiler and warm (not […]
Breakfast of All Saints
I have been meaning to post this since November. I thought I better get off my butt and post it now because some of you will probably think this is perfect for Valentine’s Day. Halloween is my favorite holiday, and we had a very nice celebration last year, but one day is just not enough […]
Tortilla-less Burrito Bowls
You can use any kind of beans and any kind of cheese that you like. I used Anasazi beans and a mixture of cheddar and other cheeses. I think it was called the Mexican Blend or Taco Blend. I bought it already shredded. It is really better to grate your own because they use an […]