Kitchen Tips

Cooking with the Little Aunties

26 December 2009 by Jean Johnson
Many I met during holiday events asked about classes--both adult and kidlets. At the very least we're planning to get something rolling with the kids. The series, Cooking with the Little Aunties, is open to girls 8 to 12.

Flash Cooking = Hippie Stir Fry = Fast/Slow Food

18 December 2009 by Jean Johnson
Ah, yes, I remember my own trip to Mexico as a food writer. Here's one of my photos: So Mark Bittman's recent NYT piece on Mexican markets was a nice reminder of my own cruise-arama. Here he's talking about how Mexican women get fresh veggies on the table pronto--but he ...

User-Friendly Kitchen Counters

25 April 2009 by Jean Johnson
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Chiles and Spice, and Everything Nice

10 October 2008 by Jean Johnson
Armageddon buy Here in Portland, Oregon, it's as if Mother Nature threw a switch and autumn commenced. I'm sure golden days are yet to come, but at the moment it's brisk and cloudy. Gone are the fresh tomatoes and the lean, clean flavors that taste so great when it's ...

Apples in the Roasting Pans

3 October 2008 by Jean Johnson
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Celeste Basks in the Aroma of Roasted Food

26 September 2008 by Jean Johnson
The Nuns of Saint Archangel psp Celeste has turned into a camera hound since she heard HH, a male frog in our town, spotted her on the back cover of Beyond Measure. She sniffs that she's not too interested, but the truth is, she invited him over once harvest ...

Fall’s Here–Ladies & Gentlemen, Start Your Ovens

20 September 2008 by Jean Johnson
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Spring Greens make a Feast with Dover Sole, Quinoa, and Shrooms

23 May 2008 by Jean Johnson
Trade film Michael movie download I bought some red peppers the other day. It was against my local, seasonal religion and all, but I guess I was feeling rebellious. For sure, the kale, spaghetti squash, and tofu dish I pulled together took on a wow when I added the red ...

Microplanes Make Grating and Zesting Easy

25 April 2008 by Jean Johnson
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Quitensential Spring Supper: Asparagus and Eggs

11 April 2008 by Jean Johnson
This meal isn't new with me. Most every inventive cook these days makes a version of this great dish. Every mouthful is so delicious. More it's a one-skillet flash cooked pull together. Hero dvd Lonely Hearts psp Snap the tough ends off your asparagus and flash cook the spears on ...