Health and Wellness
18 January 2009 by
Jean Johnson
With Barack Obama--our 44th history-making president-- poised to take the helm, we're all thinking about the inauguration. What better way to celebrate than making Inauguration Slaw 44.
Indeed, this slaw represents what Mr. Obama is about and what he's asking from us as Americans. It's about change--change in our consumption habits, ...
Posted in Fall, Health and Wellness, Salads, Scratch Cooking, Spring, Summer, Thrift, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Winter | Add a Comment »
31 August 2008 by
Jean Johnson
It's been a year to date that cucumber melon soup first got mention here on the blog. No wonder, cucumbers are hanging heavy on the vines and spilling out of produce bins everywhere when harvest rolls around. So too, the melons--sweet, ripe, and fragrant at summer's end.
Not really a surprise then, that ...
Posted in Drinks, Flavor, Fruit, Health and Wellness, Measure Free News, Seasonal, Soups, Summer, Thrift, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian | Add a Comment »
9 May 2008 by
Jean Johnson
A restorative spring cuppa. Nothing more than fresh mint leaves. Let them steep a few minutes in boiling water and you'll have a lovely, invigorating drink.
Mint's everywhere now. A single bunch will make some tea, go minced into a dish of spring peas, or make whatever whole grain salad you're pulling ...
Posted in Drinks, Fresh Herbs, Health and Wellness, Spring, Summer, Thrift | Add a Comment »
13 December 2007 by
Jean Johnson
This time of year cues to chow down on sugar+butter are as ubiquitous as canned holiday music. So if you're trying to keep things under wraps and still want something oh so luscious, try baked pears. D'Anjous are my favorite to bake because they hold their shape. And when I ...
Posted in Cheese, Desserts, Fall, Fruit, Health and Wellness, Innocent Sweets, Roasting Fruits and Vegetables, Seasonal, Spices, Thrift, Winter | Add a Comment »
4 September 2007 by
Jean Johnson
I confess. Since my husband and I divorced, I've spent more than one holiday on my ownsome in the company of less than inspired food. But this Labor Weekend, Laura my gardener--and cooking--pal included me at her family's table. She did wild Alaskan salmon and yellow pan patty squash with ...
Posted in Breakfasts, Culti-Multi Food, Fruit, Getting on a Roll, Health and Wellness, Kitchen Tips, Measurefree Cooking, Playing with Your Food, Scratch Cooking, Seasonal, Summer, Ultrafast, Vegetarian, Video, Whole Grains | Add a Comment »
