Are we choosing our food, or is it being chosen for us? Michael Pollan explores capitalism and food in a recent article and interview, well worth the read, click here.
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!
Lentil Quinoa Salad
PrintLentil Quinoa Salad Total Time: 1 hour Yield: Serves 8-12 Ingredients4 cups chicken broth 1 cup lentils 1 cup quinoa 1 cup green or black olives 1 cup cooked and drained greens, chopped 1 cup cooked sweet potatoes, diced 2/3 cup crushed almonds 1 tsp granulated garlic powder 1 tsp granulated onion powder 1/4…
Roasted Asparagus Salad II
We’re still looking for ways to use the daily asparagus harvest. This week we decided to add more ingredients to our first asparagus salad. PrintRoasted Asparagus Salad II Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Yield: Serves 6-8 IngredientsDressing 1/3 cup tamari or soy sauce 1/3 cup toasted sesame oil Juice of one lime 1 TBSP…
Plaka Greek Cafe
It’s hard to believe I stopped somewhere other than Jack Allen’s, when my brother and I went shopping in the Round Rock area, but I’ve been wanting to try Plaka for a long time. It’s at exit 261 (Williams Rd) on I-35 in the Georgetown area, near the NW corner. If you like Greek food,…
TSTC – Taste of France
Come enjoy a Taste of France by Kevin Kelley at the Culinary Arts Center this week. Meals are served two days a week during the spring semester, Wednesday and Friday, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. View the menu as a PDF. Call to make reservations 254-867-4868. The Culinary Arts facility is located on Campus Drive. (view map).