You can mark eating Texas rice off your “eating local” grocery list. If you didn’t see the story on TV, consumer reports has a new study showing the rice from Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, and Texas (about 76% of domestic rice) show significant levels of arsenic. In Texas and Louisiana, rice is grown in fields where…
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!
Wild Mushrooms
Wed. morning I started the day by digging cactus out of the pasture. I was doing pretty well, but then I got sidetracked by little white looking balls I was seeing everywhere. After it rains, I used to hunt for these, but I had forgotten all about them. They are gem studded puffball mushrooms, and…
Veggie Bean Burger
These were pretty impressive. They’d be great as sliders for a party or picnic, because they can be made ahead of time, and you don’t have to worry about them spoiling. I’ve made, and tried, a lot of veggie burgers over the years, and these are definitely a “keeper”! PrintVeggie Bean Burger Prep Time: 15…
Crispy Hash Brown Plantains
Why plantains? Because they’re great for a change. They are such a staple in Panama, I just had to do my own recipe as a tribute. PrintCrispy Hash Brown Plantains Cook Time: 20 minutes Yield: Serves 4 This is such a good option for a starch at your meal. I made this for a side…
(Breakfast) Blue Cornmeal Pecan Pancakes (Gluten Free)
I knew some of the blue cornmeal I bought at the farmers market was destined for pancakes. I love good pancakes, but I also like to feel good about eating them, and this recipe does it for me. We had them with some yummy pastured pork breakfast sausage. If you’re not concerned about gluten free…