This fall while I was visiting Revel we had a delicious lunch of tuna sandwiches on light wheat bread. “Wow” I exclaimed as I took a bite into my sandwich “This bread is amazing where did you buy it?” Revel smiled and started to tell me that she made the bread and I could as [...]
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Artisan Bread
January 3, 2011Grown Up Mac and Cheese
November 11, 20103/4 pound small shells, rigatoni or macaroni 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons flour 3 cups milk 4 ounces of mascarpone cheese ¼ cup goat cheese 12 ounces sharp cheddar shredded 1 teaspoon salt Fresh black pepper In a large pot of salted, boiling water cook the pasta. In a separate pot melt the butter. Whisk [...]
Hearty Kale Soup
November 6, 2010During my wonderful visit with Em Nevius in Chicago, she made the most delicious kale soup. Kale has a number of health benefits including: cholesterol lowering and detoxifying benefits. Additionally, kale is also a great source of fiber and antioxidants. This hearty kale soup recipe will be sure to keep you warm during these cold months. Here is [...]
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies: a Mama Em favorite
October 28, 2010I spent almost a week staying with Em Nevius, one of my best friends. She is the most gracious, generous host. We arrived on Friday morning and were greeted with warm cranberry muffins, tea and a trip to the Lincoln Park Zoo. Staying with my dear friend Em was a treat, we have similar parenting [...]
Taking notes from Alice Waters
October 6, 2010If you’re a foodie like myself, you might be well informed of the chef, author, and proprietor: Alice Waters. I’m not usually one to get smug over another mortal but there are a few that make my heart skip beats, and Ms. Waters is certainly one. Basically she introduced the culinary philosophy of sustainable cooking [...]
Discovering Lacto-Fermentation
August 25, 2010For those who are unaware, I am into food. I adore real, wholesome, straight from the land food. Though I’m by far a chef by any means of the definition (my list of failed kitchen experiments is proof), I do enjoy cooking and learning new, especially frugal and healthy, recipes. So when the combination of [...]
Cranberry Cookbook Release
August 20, 2010If you want to discover new ways to cook with cranberries, your best bet is to ask a local. A “Make It Better with Cranberries” ceremony and book signing will be held at Tihonet Market Village this Saturday, August 21st, at 10 a.m. The event is sponsored by the Cape Cod Cranberry Grower’s Association (CCCGA) [...]
Keeping it Real and Frugal in the kitchen
July 23, 2010Preparing nourishing, locally produced meals is a constant challenge. Not easy for me with Wholefoods down the street and the endless options available right through the internet. Here are some thoughts in mastering frugality in the kitchen: 1. Cherish your food. Learning how your food is grown and where it came from is just the [...]
CranTuesday – July 20th
July 20, 2010Every Tuesday we will try to post a cranberry inspired recipe. Whether you’re from a cranberry growing region or not, you might have a recipe or two stashed away in your pantry. If so, we’d love to hear from you. Email us at revs_al@cranmoms.com so we can share your recipe and story on our blog. [...]
Pasta Pesto
July 18, 2010My favorite summer meal is pasta pesto. It is one of the easiest sauces to make The ingredients include: Basil Garlic Parmesan cheese Olive oil Walnuts or pine nuts You simply combine all the ingredients together in a food processor and voilà pesto sauce. One of my favorite recipes is from the Food Network On [...]