Just a note – We’re in Colorado, with very little wifi or cell capability, so I’ll do a long post, when we get home. The weather is great, and the food awesome (we’ve got pictures!). Joel Salatin did a good article for Mother Earth News on the “family dinner.” He once again reinforces the need…
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!
Pork and Pasta (Slow Cooker)
Don wanted pasta and I wanted pork. This was my compromise. It was really easy, made a few meals for us, and was delicious. PrintPork and Pasta (Slow Cooker) Total Time: 4 hours Yield: Serves 4 Ingredients1 1/2 lbs pork country ribs 3 TBSP tomato pesto 2 TBSP basil pesto 2 TBSP capers 1/2 cup…
All About Calcium
Harvard School of Public Health has a good article with all the information, and misinformation about calcium. I appreciate how readable they make information that otherwise might be a bit boring, or complicated. It’s a pretty comprehensive look at calcium and healthy bones, osteoporosis, vitamin D, vitamin K, and vitamin A. It’s short, and worth…
Hatch Burger Frittata
This is how to make a meal for 2 or more with one leftover hamburger! It’s delicious for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. PrintHatch Burger Frittata Total Time: 20 minutes Yield: Serves 2-4 Ingredients2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 1 Yukon gold potato, partially cooked 2 roasted hatch chiles, diced 1 leftover hamburger / cheeseburger, thinly…
Grilled Pizza Sandwich
I love a good grilled cheese sandwich, and since I missed out on the pizza snacks I made over the weekend, for the dove hunters, I treated myself to a grilled pizza sandwich. It was delicious, and will definitely be in my quick meal line-up. I used smoked sausage slices, and sliced artisan bread. It…