I‘m over at Simple Bites today talking about my favorite winter vegetable – winter squash. I share how to select squash that will keep for months without a root cellar and how to prepare and cook them for maximum flavor and nutrition.
If you’re still leery of these delicious, nutritious and versatile beauties then head over and read the whole article.
I guess it is already pretty much February. Which means us girls, except Hannah, all turn a year older and it’s time to get ready for spring gardening season. I’m way behind already, that much I know, but I’m ready to plant a big old patch of beets come February 15th and maybe some potatoes…
First, thank you all for your kind and gracious comments on my last post! Now onto an eclectic collection of what you’ll findaround here. Everyday Stir-Fry: Fry up whatever canned meat and veggies you have on hand. In a pint jar, combine 1 T ACV, 2 T raw honey, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon…
Do you know that some of the longest-living, degenerative disease-free cultures eat beans and tortillas as a staple in their diet? Staple as in they eat them pretty much every day. I came across this little tidbit recently in the instagram feed of the Bluzone Book. Now, I’m pretty sure their black beans are organic…
There is this little waiting/dreaming game I do at this time of year in the garden. While I water and see the tomatoes, squash, peppers, cucumbers, and tomatillos flowering; I begin dreaming up vegetable ferment combinations. Definitely seeing a red and green salsa in there somewhere. Perhaps some summer squash pickles with the gads of…
I think Brussels sprouts are one of those vegetables that a lot of people don’t like. Or at least they think they don’t like them. I’ve found that it’s all in the preparation. Boiling them does their flavor a great disservice. Roasting and browning them, on the other hand, makes them down right delicious. So…
Is it possible to take a pretty picture of beans? Aesthetics aside, beans are a frugal protein source that, when prepared properly, can be quite nourishing. They can be pretty bland, but when combined with the right seasonings they are down right delicious. After cooking beans in a big pot on the stove top the…
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We’re talking about squash today too! I hope you can link up (either this post or the one on Simple Bites.)
http://blog.foodonthetable.com/2010/09/no-whine-wednesday-squash-dinnertime-dissent/