By Amanda Rose | Food Profiles , Tips
I was walking through the kitchen and noticed my mom putting potatoes on to boil — whole potatoes that will end up cut up in a potato salad. For my part, I figure if I am going to cut up the potatoes anyway, I would rather cut them raw (and cold) and boil them in […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Beets
Roasted beets are used as the base of this striking and delicious soup. If you already have the roasted beets in the refrigerator and chicken bone broth in the crock pot, then this soup is almost instant. It makes a fascinating first course for a spicy meal like Jamaican jerk grilled chicken and brown rice […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Peppers
When the sky turns grey and cold with a threat of rain, I think “soup.” Nothing is so warming or satisfying as a hot bowl of homemade soup. Often, the best homemade soups are a result of leftovers, forgotten bits from the vegetable drawer — produce that needs to be used ASAP. This soup is […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Natural Remedies
Caraway seed is an ancient remedy for digestive problems, bronchitis, and even colic. Warm tea itself tends to help digestion, but the properties of the caraway seed bring added benefit. The best way to experience the benefit is through tea which is simple to make at home if you have caraway seeds on hand. Your […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Peppers
In the fall when the sweet red peppers sales hit the market, it’s hard to come home with less than a dozen…or two. The dense flesh, bright red color and rich flavor makes these peppers almost irresistible. If you are like me, there comes that moment when the 20 peppers sit in a heap on […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Main Dishes , Recipes
This recipe is dedicated to the memory of eating Filipino food at the Bamboo Hut. If the Bamboo Hut still existed, I wouldn’t have tried to figure out how to reproduce the flavors of our favorite: Balamiki Chicken. With the original version, thin strips of meat were marinated and then strung on wooden skewers for […]
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