Kitchen Tips
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.
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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 ...
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6 September 2009 by
Jean Johnson
These peaches are inspired by how they treat jicama in Mexico. I also do them with pineapple and melons of all stripes. Expect the fans to roll their eyes in bliss on this one because sets the sweet fruit off to a very fine angle indeed.
Latina Peaches
For these peaches, ...
Posted in Culti-Multi Food, Desserts, Equipment, Fruit, Health and Wellness, Holidays, Sides, Spices, Summer | 2 Comments »
19 June 2009 by
Jean Johnson
It started with Cucumber Melon Soup in Cooking Beyond Measure (page 105)--this business of whizzing up delicious concoctions in the blender.
Historically, of course, my affair with blended things began with smoothies in the Sixties--the old faithful banana-yogurt-honey-wheat germ routine. Given such a sagacious history, it hasn't been ...
Posted in Drinks, Equipment, Fresh Herbs, Fruit, Soups, Spring, Summer, Vegetables | 1 Comment »
23 May 2009 by
Jean Johnson
Flash cooking is the term I've coined for getting veggies ready pronto. Here's the way I describe the technique in Hippie Kitchen, the second in my measurefree trilogy due out this fall:
Flash Cooking
To flash cook vegetables, start with a puddle of water, spices if you’re in the mood, and ...
Posted in Breakfasts, Cheese, Dinner, Flash Cooking, Lunches, Spring, Vegetarian | 3 Comments »
25 April 2009 by
Jean Johnson
This post is for one of the women at the last cooking class I did. I was talking about how much it streamlines cooking when you keep things you use a lot out handy. She wanted to know what was out on my counter.
Well, here it is--at least this is ...
Posted in Equipment, Flavor, Getting on a Roll, Measurefree Cooking, The Cook Counts To, Work Area & The Stove | 3 Comments »
28 March 2009 by
Jean Johnson
Soupy Soup, a dish from Cooking Beyond Measure, is named after the elderly lady doggie who used to live next door. The spring day I first pulled the soup together, the weather was warm enough to draw me and my bowl outside. Who was waiting by the daffodils but the ...
Posted in Beans, Cheese, Dinner, Flash Cooking, Flavor, Fresh Herbs, Lunches, Soups, Spring, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Winter | 3 Comments »
16 March 2009 by
Jean Johnson
Who says tabbouleh must always be made with Bulgar wheat and the requisite parsley and mint. Surely not a creative cook who understands grain salads. Ditto for Spring Salad on a Theme of Radishes and Jicama from Cooking Beyond Measure. No need to start with spaghetti squash if there's a ...
Posted in Fresh Herbs, Lunches, Salads, Scratch Cooking, Seasonal, Sides, Spring, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Whole Grains | Add a Comment »
3 March 2009 by
Jean Johnson
I talked to my bud Matt yesterday. His kids have both been down with the flu. It's almost the same here as I've been nursing a cold. What to do other than get the soup pot on and review my fav book, Laurel's Kitchen.
Golden Noodle Soup from Laurel's ...
Posted in Beans, Books, Blogs & Links, Fresh Herbs, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter | 4 Comments »
13 February 2009 by
Jean Johnson
The economy's lurking outside our doors like the big bad wolf. We want fresh ideas on thrift, yet we hope to maintain an enjoyable quality of life. It can happen. We can eat exceedingly well and tighten our belts. All it takes is lightening up and having some fun ...
Posted in Fall, Measurefree Cooking, Roasting Fruits and Vegetables, Scratch Cooking, Sides, Thrift, Vegetarian, Winter | 4 Comments »