By Jeanie Rose | Cilantro
When I realized that fresh cilantro could be frozen, keeping most of its earthy flavor intact, I was really stoked. You might want to read the post on that first excursion in saving one of my favorite seasonings, if you haven’t already (freezing cilantro). Freezing cilantro means no need to pay outrageous prices for cilantro […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Beans
We take a short break this week from the drinks and sweets of the Half Pint Hacks to look at something very important: we all ought to cook extra beans or grains to add to the stash in your freezer for your “planned leftovers.” Because I already had barley and black beans packed away in […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Potatoes
It took me decades to discover how amazing sweet potatoes can be. In my early years sweet potatoes came from a can. They were packed in sugar syrup. Then my mother added more sugar along with butter and marshmallow to plop on top. Even as a kid, that made no sense to me. Why is […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Citrus
The heat of the past few summers has been memorable, stifling. The stress of the heat always challenges us to find new ways to survive it. This season is no exception. In all of my 70+ years, two years ago was the first year I tried taking a shower and going to bed wet. It […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Potatoes
Have you noticed how emotionally attached you can become to certain foods? So many associations, memories, and flittering flashbacks! Potato salad is one of those foods for me. When I think of potato salad I feel warm summer breezes and hear the bird songs associated with Price Park from my girlhood days. Picnics in the […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Nuts and Seeds
This delectable dipping sauce whips together in a jiffy. Try it once and you will find other uses — sauce for stir-fry, a base for an Asian salad dressing, or to baste for shish-kebab. We enjoy it as a dipping sauce for grilled vegetables. It is a great food to enjoy around a table while […]
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