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Healthy Cuisine Choices – Part 1

Growing up in the south, I knew my food wasn’t health. Everything is battered, fried, and usually dunked in some type of sauce and gravy. Although it normally tastes incredible, as I aged, I realize that I need to change the way I eat and began looking for healthier alternatives. Here are a few cuisines that provide health choices, provided you don’t “Americanize” them. Follow traditional recipes and they will not only be yummy but nutritious as well. Vietnamese We recently visited Philly and ate at a wonderful Vietnamese restaurant. It was my first experience with this cuisine, but I … Continue reading →

The Bouquet Garni

A bouquet garni is packet of herbs and spices that you put with your pot roast to help flavor the cooking juices. It gives your finished product a hint of whatever you put in it. I should note that typically, a bouquet garni is comprised of parsley, thyme and bay leaf, however, the sky is the limit and you can put just about any type of flavors in your bouquet garni. How To Make One You’ll need to buy some cheesecloth for this–preferably double layered 100% cotton cheesecloth. You’ll also need 100% cotton string. You can get these from the … Continue reading →

Shop in Season to Save on Produce: Winter

If you want to save the most you can on fruits, veggies and nuts, you should always buy what is in season. Buy in bulk and freeze when you can. You’ll be sure to save on your grocery bill. Here is your guide to the best and least expensive picks on produce in the winter. I’ll also share just a few general ideas on how to use them, but be sure to check out the Food blog for recipes. Chestnuts There is a reason for “chestnuts roasting on an open fire.” They are a great frugal food for winter. Don’t … Continue reading →