By Jeanie Rose | Potatoes
Whenever anyone tells me they are bringing potato salad to a potluck, I cringe. Usually that means a quart or gallon of potato salad from Smart and Final or Costco. The only discernible flavor? Mayonnaise! In my opinion, the big box stores have just ruined the reputation of potato salad. Make your own and raise […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Tomatoes
I’m teaching Frederick to cook which is such a thrill. My grandmother got me started cooking, so it only seems right that I invest my skill and love for cooking in this bright-eyed grandson. Taking a cue from my grandmother and her method of teaching me, I’ve been instructing Frederick in how to cook simple […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Cabbage
Do you suffer from salad boredom? It’s so easy to fall into a rut when it comes to salad-making. A week’s supply of Romaine lettuce and a couple of good homemade dressings can keep you in almost instant salads for a week. It’s a great time saver, but after a while the salads all taste […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Tomatoes
How handy that hummus has become a comfort food in this home! It’s simple to make, it stores well for several days, travels wonderfully, and is so adaptable to different seasonings. It could become a regular stand-by in your kitchen too. If you have tried cooking with tomato powder, you already know how beautifully it […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Tomatoes
Yes, I know this looks like a Caprese salad and indeed, it started out as one. I fully intended to do the traditional tomato, fresh mozzarella, and basil with a drizzle of olive oil. That is what I put together to send to a potluck. But here’s what happened: Earlier in the afternoon I had […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Tomatoes
Tasting oil-packed sun dried tomatoes for the first time, I fell deeply in love. Chris Cantelmi brought me some from one of his adventurous trips. He was known for introducing me to delectables like this, not to be found anywhere locally. Times have changed and you can purchase these tomatoes in most large groceries. Back […]
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