Food awareness

  • Ooh, It’s Zesty!

    It’s been a spell since I posted a recipe or food awareness blog. Recently, “zesty chickpeas” came onto my radar. It’s a tomato sauce-base recipe. The sauce is flavored with sea salt, fresh minced garlic, cayenne pepper, coriander, turmeric, and… drum roll… ginger? Yes, fresh ginger goes into this tomato sauce concoction. I was skeptical

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  • You Made a Quiche outa What?

    Yep, that’s right; I made a quiche out of rutabaga. Been doing it for years, and it couldn’t be simpler. The ingredients are as follows: One rutabaga – one green pepper – one Vidalia Onion – fresh dill – salt – black pepper – lemon juice – butter (I use Smart Balance) – eggs. The

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  • Hey, you; we’re over here!

    You heard them: Don’t just thoughtlessly stroll past those parsnips because it isn’t the week for chicken soup. Stop, look them over, and grab a few. There are plenty of nifty ways to prepare parsnips. For example, peel and dice them. Then it’s off to the steam pot. When soft enough to puree, whip them

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