Justin Trudeau Quote
The answer on Jeopardy was this quote: "We beat fear with hope. We beat cynicism with hard work." The answer was Justin Trudeau. So young to be so wise!
Visit Mt. Dora for Triple Sweet Florida Corn
http://www.longandscottfarms.com The last corn farmer in Zellwood Florida, Long and Scott Farms, is finishing up their spring corn season. It's only sold at the farm, in Zellwood, bordering Mt. Dora and at a farm stand on nearby Rt. 441. Called Gourmet Triple Sweet...
Zucchini, Zucchini, Zucchini???
Fancy up your garden zucchini with these ez crust, no tart pan needed, tasty veggie'tizers. Here's the recipe. As always, please give me your feedback. Crust 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano Pinch fine salt 6 tablespoons cold...
Cooking Class Gothic
Cornelius O'Donnell and Pat Dugan Long ago when promoting a cooking class for 171 Cedar at Sullivan Kitchen and Bath in Corning NY, I borrowed a couple of "tools" for the photo. I was only just reminded of our fun photo when after hearing a vibrant speaker Dr....
Gadget of The Day-Mango Cutter
Well Worth the $$—Oxo Mango Cutter Ever try to guess where that hard pit is and then cut with your sharp knife? The OXO Mango Cutter solves the problem. Just line it up on the narrow end of the mango. Suck on the pit; cut away the peel and cube or puree!
It Isn’t All About The Food
Thinking about my birthday dinner at Frontera Grill in Chicago this winter, maybe 45 degrees out—brrr. Today it is double that at 90 degrees and we are thinking about where to eat dinner—a new tradition—Friday nite dinner out. As far as the food, I remember...
Container Gardening on our Florida Balcony
Absolutely delicious!! Our first harvest is about 1 pound. Great for apps: Simply simmer in boiling water for 5 minutes; drain;sprinkle with kosher salt and serve with tiny tongs.
Tomato Juice Diet-First Day
Trying it out for lunch. Refreshing, low in calories. One glass a day of low -sodium tomato juice?? Further motivation: According to Manohar Garg, Ph.D, associate professor of nutrition and dietetics, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia and reported in the...
Same Prep Method Does Not Fit All
Broccoli does best Skillet-Roasting. Cauliflower most tasty Oven-Roasting. Broccoli stays greener and more flavorful. Cauliflower attracts because of crunchy brown-ness.
Double Dipping—It’s OK with this one.
Definition: Double dipping means a vegetable appetizer dip made with a vegetable and dipped into with a vegetable. Splashy orange-colored dip, especially tasty with celery and pretzel squares. This one won the Dave's Gourmet national recipe contest.