Archive for March 2014
Can Atlas pasta maker use Imperia attachments?">Can Atlas pasta maker use Imperia attachments?
I have an Atlas "wellness" 150 pasta maker which I love. I want to make pappardelle but I do not like the width of Atlas' pappardelle attachment. I read that some pasta machines can interchange attachments. Can I use Imperia's papprdelle attachment on my Atlas 150? ...
Read moreWhat's for Dinner #279- The Neverending Story Edition! [through Mar 3, 2014]">What's for Dinner #279- The Neverending Story Edition! [through Mar 3, 2014]
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Read more5 Life Skills We Could All Learn from Planting an Edible Garden">5 Life Skills We Could All Learn from Planting an Edible Garden
Spring is springing, or at least we hope it is. As I joyfully ordered seeds for my little garden last night, I began thinking about all the life lessons we learn from the simple act of growing food. You don't need an acre, you... Read more
What's for Dinner #280 - Lamb and Lion Edition">What's for Dinner #280 - Lamb and Lion Edition
As for me, I've been wanting a panino, or a hash of some sorts. And there's a good chunk of lamb from Saturday's dinner that I think will be used in a hash tonight. Perhaps a panino tomorrow. Diced lamb, potatoes, red bell pepper, egg on top; small salad alongside....
Read moreWhat Your In-N-Out Order Says About You">What Your In-N-Out Order Says About You
Even if you don't live in California (or Arizona, Nevada, Utah, or Texas), chances are you've spent time at In-N-Out, ordering off their not-quite-so-secret menu, wearing one of their sweet old-school paper hats, and having the time of your damn... Read more
Chicken From China? Your Seafood Is Already Being Processed There">Chicken From China? Your Seafood Is Already Being Processed There
Thanks to our Change.org petition (307,000 signatures and rising), millions of Americans have learned that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is about to allow U.S chickens to be sent to China for processing, then shipped back to the U.S. for... Read more
Dunkin' Donuts Eggs Benedict Sandwich Will Ruin Hollandaise Sauce For America">Dunkin' Donuts Eggs Benedict Sandwich Will Ruin Hollandaise Sauce For America
In the latest iteration of fast food breakfast sandwich monstrosities, Dunkin' Donuts is releasing a new item today: an Eggs Benedict breakfast sandwich. In the process, the chain may be ruining Hollandaise sauce for the entire country. Most... Read more
Food Injustice: The Revolution Starts In The Garden">Food Injustice: The Revolution Starts In The Garden
This blog is part of a series that explores the themes and issues raised in Farmed and Dangerous, a 4-part satirical web series exploring issues related to the food system and industrial agriculture. If you're interested in joining the conversation, please... Read more
Alligator Gumbo, Turkey or Shrimp stock?">Alligator Gumbo, Turkey or Shrimp stock?
Which stock to use? (See above.) I plan to use a little tasso, andouille sausage, can go either way on seafood or turkey pieces with the alligator. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreMarch 2014 Cookbook of the Month - Stir: Mixing it up in the Italian Tradition: Starters and Small Bites Pg. 1-56">March 2014 Cookbook of the Month - Stir: Mixing it up in the Italian Tradition: Starters and Small Bites Pg. 1-56
Quick Chicken Liver Pate, p.15 I immediately craved a bite of this when flipping through the book as I haven't made pate in ages, and with an open bottle of Port in the fridge (which was only good for cooking at this point), I only needed to pick-up some chicken livers. To...
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