Since about 40% of food is wasted in this country and we still have over 15 million Americans going hungry every year, a new bill is being drafted to go to Congress. The bill will address different approaches by consumers, the agricultural system, restaurants, institutions, and stores. To read a short article by Civil Eats, click…
Fall Gardening – 2015
I choose to believe that fall has actually arrived. And hopefully it’s starting with a lot of rain. The swiss chard has revived, there’s lots of butternut squash on the vines, and I’ve started planting the winter garden. I trimmed all the lambs quarter stalks as support for the sugar snap peas, pea pods, and…
Beans and Cornbread Pan Cake
In our house, beans and cornbread are a meal, but this recipe makes a much better side. It’s a quick and easy “put together,” and pretty darn delicious! I’ll tell you what I did, then use your favorite products. PrintBeans and Cornbread Pan Cake Ingredients16 oz cornbread mix ( I used organic) 1 can refried…
Green Bean Sesame Salad
Last week, I cooked at the lodge. Occasionally, I do marinated veggies that I leave at room temperature, for either a side dish or an appetizer. I made marinated green beans for a side, and they got eaten up. This week I’m doing a test with my girlfriends! I’m making a marinated salad by combining cucumber…
Candi’s Bread Pudding
PrintCandi’s Bread Pudding Ingredients10 eggs 2 cups half & half 1 1/2 lbs Challah bread, cut or pulled into 1” pieces 1 cup sugar 2 tsp vanilla 1/4 tsp salt 1 1/4 cup unsalted butter 2 1/2 TBSP cinnamon (1 cup milk, if needed) InstructionsBeat eggs, add half & half, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Beat…