Tag: Food
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Gazpacho
There is cool comfort In the coldness of gazpacho That during summer Fills burning mouths Made from the souls Of martyred tomatoes Brought forth by the Earth and sun This cold sweet blood Brings balance To carless, unbridled passions Cold tasty bloody gazpacho Leaves pleasantries and joy The only kind to drink Warm, metallic blood ... -
Ask The Wellness Chef: Butter, Friend or Foe?
In the new era of cooking with fats, which is better: butter, ghee, or other alternatives? Is butter healthy or not?Michelle N, Lewisville, TX Cooking for health is just as important as pleasing one’s palette. There are many options these days when it comes to butter, oils, ghees, etc., making us question our daily fat ... -
The Diner Part Two
Read part 1 here. “I am so sorry,” the taller man apologized as he scooted into the booth next to the other older man. “I overslept and nearly caused a wreck by speeding to get here. Also, I apologize for not taking your calls. I do hate answering the phone while driving.” “I know, and ... -
Cooking: 4 Easy Steps
Cooking 1,2,3 I have always loved to cook. It has always been a natural talent for me. I could pipe a cake in third grade; follow recipes, and cook entire meals by the fourth grade. I still remember the first recipe I cooked. It was out of Butter Busters Cookbook. A recipe for dill cheddar ... -
The Diner (Part 1 of 2)
Two men sat on opposite sides of booth twelve in the small diner situated just off the interstate. One man was in his early twenties. The other looked to be in his mid-forties. Both had brown hair with matching brown eyes. They were very similar looking and could be guessed to be father and son. ... -
Finding My Way To REAL Food
Keto, Atkins, Whole 30, Weight Watchers, Slim for Life. I see these types of diets advertised or on the lips of friends almost daily. Why do we need these diets to have a healthy relationship with food? Why can’t we all go to the store, shop, filling our buggies with real food? Everyone either has a book, article, tv show, ... -
Cornucopia
A swirling shell That holds inside Beauty and bounty Under the guise Of tart apples, sweet corn, Juicy grapes, and zesty squash Waiting for hungry visitors To arrive and nosh Leaves twirl downwards Around the banquet But people don’t come They tend to forget What true beauty and bounty Is needed for life ... -
Destiny’s Pecan Pie Thanksgiving Cookies
Baking Article by Destiny J. Constantin Can you believe it’s time for Thanksgiving? I have been watching my favorite baking competitions on the Food Network including, Holiday Baking Championship, Holiday Wars, and The Big Bake. Dad says I am crowding up the DVR box again. I haven’t had much time to watch television because I have been busy with ... -
Busy Night Meals
It’s autumn, and besides cooler days and crisp nights, it means school is back in session. A lot of families are busy with extracurricular activities. My children have always been active in sports, band, and various clubs, so I’ve become a pro at sticking to our grocery budget while providing healthy meals. Fast food is ...