Articles tagged “Dairy”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Try a New Vegetable: Salsify By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health May 5 2008 I was searching for ramps at my farmers' market last week, but apparently I was a bit early for it.Pasta with Cream and Salsify 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp unsalted butter 2 bulbs of garlic, or two cloves of garlic 2 green onions 1 cup cream Parmesan cheese Salt and pepper to taste Cooked pasta for 2 1. + READ MORE

How Much is Enough to Eat? By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Apr 29 2008 On average, North Americans overeat and doctors have warned for years of the health effects of obesity. Now with food shortages looming around the world resulting in increased food costs, we may be looking at our pocket books as well as our waistlines... + READ MORE

Soup of the Week: Jerusalem Artichokes By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Apr 28 2008 I made a visit this weekend to the Green Living Show in Toronto. One of the booths we hit was Chef Ezra Title's Chezvous He was serving Jerusalem artichoke soup and although it was only 9:30 in the morning, I had to have some. + READ MORE

Opt for Greener Cushions on Your Furniture By Collin Dunn IN Home & Garden Apr 25 2008 How well do you know your couch?And, as soy increases in popularity not only as food but as a feedstock for biofuel, there are increasing agro-political implications of growing soy; mostly, that means that farmers are growing more of it, some using genetically-modified seeds, some using more pesticides so it'll grow... + READ MORE

Soup of the Week: Creamy Spinach Soup By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Apr 24 2008 I've been casting around looking for spring ingredients to make into a soup, but I'm not having much joy there yet. I decided to make a soup with ingredients that some of you in the U.S. can get at your local farmer's market, even if I can't. + READ MORE

Measure Your Food's Water Footprint By Collin Dunn IN Food & Health Apr 23 2008 Okay, so you know that the average American guzzles about 100 gallons of water every day, but do you know how much water was needed to grow that apple you'll have for lunch, or that glass of milk you had with breakfast? The answer might surprise you. + READ MORE

Make a Skin-Firming Face Mask By Jasmin Malik Chua IN Fashion & Beauty Apr 21 2008 Cleaning clogged pores with more dirt may sound counterintuitive, but cosmetic clay that is gathered from volcanic ash, quarries, and seabeds around the world can pack a boatload of skin-nourishing minerals. + READ MORE

Microwave Macaroni for Your Lunch Today By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Apr 2 2008 I always look forward to Mark Bittman's column in The New York Times and I follow his blog Bitten daily.Macaroni and CheeseServes 4 2 cups milk3 tbsp cornstarch1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese2 1/2 tsp salt2 tbsp butterFreshly ground black pepper5 cups cooked macaroni 1. + READ MORE

Buy Organic Food When You Can By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Mar 26 2008 We've all heard arguments for and against buying organic foods.I now buy meat that is certified to have no antibiotics and growth hormones, and I have switched to organic dairy products. + READ MORE

Soup of the Week: Sup on This White Bean and Escarole By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Mar 21 2008 Hopefully, with the arrival of spring, I'll soon be making lighter soups, but for now it's still cold, so a filling bean soup is on the menu for today.White Bean and Escarole SoupServes 4 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil1 onion, chopped2 celery stalks, chopped2 carrots, chopped4-5 garlic cloves1 sprig fresh rosemary1/4 tsp + READ MORE

Put Cabbage on the Menu-Again By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Mar 17 2008 We've had more snow in Toronto during this winter than we've had in 70 years.Red Lentil Coconut CurryServes 8 to 10 1 large onion, chopped1 tbsp olive oil1 tbsp garlic, minced1 tbsp ginger root, peeled and minced2 tsp curry powder1/2 tsp each, ground turmeric, ground cumin, pepper1/4 tsp each cayenne pepper, ground... + READ MORE

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Colcannon By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Mar 13 2008 I know it seems an unlikely way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, because Colcannon is often served at Halloween, but I had the cabbage and it's a traditional Irish dish. + READ MORE

Soup of the Week: Make the Most of Those Parsnips By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Mar 12 2008 Here it is, the absolute depth of winter as far as cooking in Canada is concerned.Maple Parsnip SoupServes 8 3 tbsp butter1 lb parsnips, chopped2 medium onions, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced6 cups chicken or vegetable stock1/4 tsp ground nutmeg1/2 cup evaporated milk (I used light cream)1/3 cup maple syrup2 tbsp Dijon... + READ MORE

Chart What Food You Buy for One Week By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Mar 5 2008 Last week we looked at what families around the world chose to eat for a week and how much money they spent.Here is the breakdown of what I bought: Vegetables: Portobello mushrooms, carrots, parsnips, savoy cabbage, cauliflower, spinach, 5 pounds of onions, garlic Meat: Four chicken breasts Cheese: Feta cheese Bread:... + READ MORE

Add Some Lentils to Your Diet By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Mar 4 2008 Yesterday I did a post for my daughter who requested some legume recipes that she could make at her university apartment.The other important element to this dish is letting the onions cook slowly until they caramelize.Oriecchiette with Lentils, Onions and SpinachServe 6 1/3 cup olive oil1 oz pancetta (optional)3 large... + READ MORE

Make This Quick Winter Salad By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Mar 3 2008 My daughter, who goes to university out of town, made a request that I post some recipes using legumes that weren't soup.Cauliflower, White Bean and Feta Salad 1/3 cup olive oil1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1 tablespoon red wine vinegar2 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel1/2... + READ MORE

Make a Winter Soup of the Week with Summer Ingredients By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Feb 28 2008 Mark Bittman and I must be channeling the same culinary brainwaves. For the past few weeks, when I have been craving something like a crunchy salad, or a tomato pasta, he comes up with a great easy recipe + READ MORE

Cook with Foods that Fight Cancer: Brussels Sprouts By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Jan 25 2008 It appears that cruciferous vegetables are important in the fight against cancer, so you are just going to have to get over your aversion to Brussels sprouts.Add garlic and remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter to skillet and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until pine nuts are more evenly pale golden, about 1 minute. + READ MORE

Get Recession-Ready: Brown Bag It By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Jan 23 2008 If you eat your lunch out every day, you might not realize just how much it is costing you.8 tbsp lemon juice1 tsp salt1 clove garlic1/4 tahini (sesame paste)1 fresh hot red chili, chopped finely, or 1/2 tsp dried chili flakesOlive oil to drizzle over 1. + READ MORE

Cook with Foods that Fight Cancer: Berries By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Jan 11 2008 This is one of a series of posts about food and cancer.This is listed as a breakfast food, but you could also serve it for dessert.Wheat Bran and Blueberry Pound Cake 3/4 cup sugar3/4 cup vegetable oil2 eggs2/3 cup flour1 1/4 cups wheat bran1 cup blueberries 1. + READ MORE