Heather says: In our house we try to keep meatless Monday in the rotation, but before we get into the recipe itself, let’s get one thing straight. You aren’t ever going to convince an omnivore that a lentil burger is just like a real hamburger. Just get that out of your head right now, it’s …
Heather says: Angela posted the first half of Tuesday’s #Homechat. Here’s the second half and you can see that things really got rolling. There are a lot of great ideas for quick dinners. Toward the end of the chat there are some excellent suggestions for managing routines using apps or sites like Remember the Milk. …
Heather says: This recipe for chili rubbed maple pork chops is amazing and pretty easy, too. It does take two pans to prepare, a large, oven-safe skillet with a lid and either a small skillet or sauce pan. While I have this recipe pictured with two vegetables (steamed snow peas and cooked carrots tossed in …
Heather says: The poor neglected turnip is a great winter vegetable. You know people’s diets have become quite narrow when the cashier at the grocery store turns the turnip over, looks at it closely and then says, “What is this?” Broaden your vegetable horizons and embrace the lowly turnip. This particular seasonal side dish is …
Heather says: Have you heard of the Blissdom Conference? You haven’t? Well it’s a fantastic blogging conference held in Nashville, TN. Blissdom 2011 will be held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort Hotel and it’s two days of sessions, networking, and community like no other. Don’t believe me, check out the schedule. It’s actually 3 days …
Heather says: Winter is officially here, and eating seasonally in the winter can certainly be difficult. Well, difficult if you like variety that is. For the most part, we’re reduced to vegetables that store well, like squashes and potatoes, along with hardy vegetables from the brassica genus: brussels sprouts, cabbage, collard greens, etc. I’m not …
Heather says: [pullthis id=”confession” display=”outside”]I’ll never make it as a hippie. . . I don’t like brown rice. I’ve tried to like it, but I just don’t. [/pullthis] For whatever reason cooking white rice seems to frustrate some people. [pullshow id=”confession”]My favorite way to cook rice is to use a 2:1 ratio, water to long …
And we’re back. With holidays and off-kilter schedules, I assumed many people would have no need for a menu last week. We’re back with another menu that utilizes winter vegetables as often as possible. I’m working as fast as I can to incorporate a larger variety of side dishes that utilize what is in season. …
Heather says: In my corner of the south, Hoppin’ John is a traditional New Year’s dish believed to bring good luck. I’m not superstitious, but some traditions, like this one appeal to me. Every year on New Year’s Day we serve Hoppin’ John, collard greens, and cornbread. Hoppin’ John is a nice, flavorful version of …
Heather says: As we head into winter, using seasonal vegetables can become much more difficult. Frozen broccoli and other vegetables are a great way to keep variety in your menu. However, there are only so many times you can serve plain, steamed broccoli before the troops rebel. The garlic and butter add flavor and the …