Monthly Archives: January 2009
Easiest pizza crust, ever
I’ve long aspired to make decent pizza at home, with varying levels of success. The trick for me has been finding a reliable dough. Reliable, as in easy enough for a so-so baker like me to pull together. Either … Continue reading
Resolutions that work, part 6: Accept a challenge
It’s hard to believe we’re almost halfway through January. And there’s a good chance all those New Year’s intentions to eat better are starting to wane in the face of a busy post-holiday, return-t0-work routine. One way to stay … Continue reading
Resolutions that work, part 5: Accessorize with meat
My friend Donna Florio, who’s a senior writer at Southern Living magazine, rolled into 2009 with this goal: Eat less meat. “I’ve been in a bad meat habit lately, choosing beefy entrees, eating fewer meatless meals,” she says. … Continue reading
Resolutions that work, part 4: Plan ahead to eat well
Sometimes you get lucky and you’re able to improvise a tasty, healthy meal. But for the most part, eating well takes at least a little planning. But life is busy, and it’s all too easy to overlook that key … Continue reading
Fun ways with pasta
The New York Times‘ Dining & Wine section gets plenty of attention, and they do a terrific job. But since I’ve returned to Southern California, I’m really enjoying getting reacquainted with the weekly Food pages of the Los Angeles Times. … Continue reading
Red wine boosts omega-3s
File this under good news: Wine Spectator reports that drinking red wine may boost blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s are linked to lower rates of heart disease and may help ward off depression (wow, so you really … Continue reading
National Soup Swap Day is on the way
Save the date, invite your friends, and plan to put a pot on the stove: the Third Annual Soup Swap Day is January 24. This event–started in Seattle six years ago because it’s January, it’s cold, and who doesn’t love … Continue reading
Groovy Tuesday tidbits
Eat in: Trendhunter names cooking one of the top 20 trends for 2009. “Fuelled by the credit crunch and food as a fashionable hobby, we’ll see a return to the kitchen, especially for the celebrated meals,” they report. Fat … Continue reading
Resolutions that work, part 3: Eat your greens
My mother never told me to eat my greeens, because she never made them. I’m not sure if she didn’t like greens or just wasn’t sure what to do with them, but spinach, collards, kale, and other hearty cooking … Continue reading
