Vegetarian
3 March 2010 by
Jean Johnson
For those that haven't been following the romance, after Celeste appeared on the back cover of Beyond Measure, friend Laura said in a rather fetching way, "I have a frog."
A moment of silence. My brows arched.
"Is he a boy?"
That's where it started and since then it's been a few of ...
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2 March 2010 by
Jean Johnson
Now that we're sure only those really interested are subscribed to this list, I'm hoping this blog gets a little more, like, commenty. I know over on my facebook pages people like to visit--and it's fun to get to know others a bit. You're welcome to join the bantering there ...
Posted in Breads and Such, Breakfasts, Culti-Multi Food, Family, Friends, & Love, Fish, Food Thoughts, Measure Free News, Recipes, Salads, Scratch Cooking, Vegetarian | 3 Comments »
8 February 2010 by
Jean Johnson
Polenta waffles go way beyond breakfast and become first rate Valentine's Day fare in these vids. First you made cashew-cilantro pesto. Then you do the waffles. And last, you get out the roasted red peppers and olives for Cross My Heart and Hope to Love Polenta Waffles.
Part 1, Cashew-Cilantro Pesto
Part ...
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19 August 2009 by
Jean Johnson
Julia. Even the sound of her name brings lavish thoughts--grounded in a no nonsense approach to life. Bon vivant she was with her "bon appetit!"
That's why I've been smiling since watching Meryl Streep bring Julia Child alive once again on the big screen. Ah, yes. Wasn't our Julia a grand ...
Posted in Sauces, Toppings, & Pestos, Vegetarian | 3 Comments »
9 August 2009 by
Jean Johnson
Well, it's true. During tomato season fresh slicers are the bees knees done up in all our specially favorite ways. Then there's putting those plump tubby babies up for later on, whether it be in home canned salsa, lovely dried halves, or simply frozen whole, plopped into big baggies for ...
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7 June 2009 by
Jean Johnson
I've got Hippie Kitchen on the brain since we're winding up the last edits for the printer. So here's another sneak preview. I broke with my usual whole grains mode and made this pie with 100 percent white flour. That's because we were celebrating Laura's 60th, and her health has ...
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23 May 2009 by
Jean Johnson
Awakenings release 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 ...
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10 April 2009 by
Jean Johnson
Who better than to take cues for economizing than the Thais. For centuries these creative southeast Asian cooks from have used local, seasonal ingredients and a flair for building flavor right in the bowl to regale eaters far and wide. Americans, in particular, have fallen in love with Thai food ...
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28 March 2009 by
Jean Johnson
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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 ...
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16 March 2009 by
Jean Johnson
Who says tabouleh 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 ...
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