There are a few things growing really well in our yard right now. The lettuce is doing fabulously, carrots are doing well, and the radish tops are so beautiful I may have to harvest some to cook. Radish tops are delicious, but like arugula, it works better (flavor-wise) if you boil them first because they…
Author: Lanie Fioretti
My name is Lanie Fioretti and although I am not a classically trained chef or a degreed nutritionist, I have been studying food and nutrition voraciously since the early seventies. After working in public health and private practice for 22 years, I retired my dental hygiene license. I have taught cooking classes at Whole Foods and Central Market, done product development for a bakery in east Texas, catered, and been a personal chef. I usually think of myself as an improvisational cook!
This Little Piggy
Let’s talk pork products for a minute. On Wednesday, I went to one of my favorite destinations for pork, Pederson’s. And lucky for me, they’re in Hamilton, TX. If you don’t live near Hamilton, you can find their products at Whole Foods, Central Market, and Sprouts. Call them to find out where else they sell. …
Fried Pork Chops
I don’t make a lot of fried foods, so these are a treat in our house. Don would eat these 2 or 3 times a week, if I would make them! PrintFried Pork Chops Cook Time: 15 minutes Yield: Serves 4-6 Ingredients6 pork chops (no more than 1/2″ thick) Granulated garlic powder Salt Buttermilk Panko…
Owl Creek Open House 2012
We’re so excited that it’s time for Owl Creek Ceramics to have their open house again. This year Dyna’s spirals and dots were featured in “Everyday with Rachel Ray” October magazine on page 94. From John and Dyna- We have finalized our dates for our Christmas Open Houses: Saturday November 10, 9-5pm Saturday December…
Vegetable Cheese Cake
Well, now I have all this cheese I made, and I need to do something with! This is a great main dish or side, and would be a really good appetizer for the holidays. PrintVegetable Cheese Cake Prep Time: 30 minutes Yield: Serves 10-12 Ingredients1 1/2 cups crushed walnuts 1 lb whole milk ricotta,…