Oct 7
Fifty years ago, if one thought about side dishes at a picnic or cook-out, potato salad sprung to mind – along with the hope it wasn’t too hot and the mayo hadn’t turned! Today we have learned to use more choices; Read more
Rice is the grain which sells the most worldwide. It has a long history in the U.S. especially in the South as a staple. During the past 50 years, Americans’ expanding knowledge and acceptance of different cuisines Read more
A recent newscast made me take a long look at my motto: “Making wonderful scents, while saving cents by using sense” and realize it’s becoming more appropriate with every passing week—or should I say price hike? Read more
After all these discussions of carbohydrate sides to safely serve in hot weather, we’re finally talking about the one people think of first, not last, to serve with outdoor meals in the summer—potato salad. Read more
Usually I only discuss produce at length in reference to a specific, or class of specific dishes like salads, or in reference to a season. It’s such a vast field that one could concentrate on it alone and that’s not my niche. Read more
Eating outdoors, even for a week night dinner, never seems to lose its appeal as a novelty. Perhaps it’s the freedom from structural confinement, maybe it’s having a reason to sit and enjoy nature Read more
Funny thing about cook-out meals, we get the featured item on our plates, a burger for example, and immediately look around for other foods to add on. Read more
In the past two weeks we’ve discussed alternative types of burgers for summer outdoor eating, and some really great desserts that are seasonal, but won’t be affected by the heat. Read more
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