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Judy Ferril - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Judy is a full-time freelance writer in the Minneapolis area. Spending time in the kitchen is something that just seems to be natural for her. Judy has a great appreciation for the art and craft of cooking - the planning, the shopping, finding the right ingredients, but also making it fun.
Judy and her husband, Chuck, are members of a local food co-op and are participating in a CSA program. They believe sharing resources can ... [More]
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- Holy Guacamole - 6 Ideas For Using Avocados in Your Meals
[Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips] Toss aside the notion that avocados are only good for guacamole and they have a lot of fat. Yes, there are great in guacamole and, yes, they have a high amount of fat, but it is the kind that is good for you. So think past that guacamole dip dish and really start enjoying avocados as a part of your meal.
- Thyme is on Your Side - 5 Ideas For Using Thyme in Your Meal Preparation
[Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips] Thyme - it isn't spelled like it sounds and can be a mystery to many as to how to use it. Here are some ideas for this member of the mint family.
- Molly's Midtown Market Salsa
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] We love salsa in our home and use it for more than to dip chips. This recipe is special because it is made with the freshest local ingredients you could ever want to have. Just lots of real flavor with a unique addition when serving.
- Tarragon - 5 Ways (Plus 1) To Use This Truly Fine Herb
[Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips] Would you use an herb named Dragon's Wort? You might be surprised to know that is the family name for tarragon. Here are some ideas for using tarragon, other than a witches' brew.
- Pizza Pizazz - There is Life Beyond Frozen Pizza
[Food-and-Drink] Frozen Pizza - it solves the dinner problem quickly. But there are so many fun things to do with pizza. Consider some of the options before you grab that cardboard box from the freezer.
- Coriander Or Cilantro? - An Herb Or a Spice?
[Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips] Actually it is both. Here are some ideas for using both to pep up your dishes.
- Pizza on the Grill
[Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips] Pizza on the grill - why not? Take the heat from the kitchen and still enjoy your favorite meal cooked at home.
- Radish Top Soup
[Food-and-Drink:Soups] I know - ick. But maybe not. Give this soup a try. It gets rave reviews. I hope you like it too.
- Open Cans Chicken Casserole
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] Want an easy prep chicken casserole for dinner? Try Open Cans Chicken Casserole. Lots of good flavors and updated to make it healthier.
- Parsley is More Than a Pretty Leaf - 5 Ways to Use This Versatile Herb
[Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips] Sure it looks pretty on the plate, but Parsley also has a wonderful place in the foods you prepare. Consider these 5 ways to use parsley in the kitchen.
- It's Not Too Late to Try Grilling With Wood - 7 Types of Wood and the Foods That Go Best With Them
[Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips] Do you like the hint of smokiness in your grilled food? Don't get that flavor from a bottle anymore. Here are seven types of wood commonly, and not so commonly, used in grill cooking and the proper food choices for them.
- Salad Bar Suppers - Healthy, Fast, and Fun Dinners For Summer
[Food-and-Drink:Salads] Bring the fun of the restaurant salad bar to your kitchen. Here are some ideas for a fun family dinner, especially for a warm summer evening. Who knows the kids might just learn to love salad!
- Basil - 5 Ways to Use the King of Herbs
[Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips] Basil - such a pretty plant with a luscious aroma. Here are some great ways to use fresh basil, the king of herbs, in your foods.
- Cowboy Caviar Salad
[Food-and-Drink:Salads] Tired of the same old salad? Give your salad a kick. Try something different instead of dressing.
- Sherry, Sherry Baby - 5 Ways to Make Your Food Dishes Sing
[Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips] Are you looking for ways to make some of your dishes sing with flavor. Here are 5 tips for cooking with Sherry.
- Here a Zucchini, There a Zucchini, Zucchini is Everywhere - 5 Ways to Use Zucchini
[Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips] Those gorgeous blossoms in your garden have turned into baskets of zucchini. More than you can think of ways to cook. Here are some ideas that might be new to you. Try them and enjoy the summer bounty.
- Give Kale a Chance!
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] Kale is so pretty to look at and so good for you to eat. How do you cook kale? The Corn Mother has a wonderful recipe to share with you for cooking kale.
- Dawn's Family Reunion Rice Salad
[Food-and-Drink:Salads] Want a new and different dish for a family reunion, backyard get together, or just dinner? Here is an easy, tasty, healthy, and refreshing idea for a summer salad to serve with grilled foods or roast chicken.
- Sharing Our CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) Experience
[Food-and-Drink] The trend is eat local, eat healthy, eat organic. We are doing just that and loving every bite of it!
- It's in the Bag - The Brown Bag 5 Easy Lunch Ideas For Mom and Dad
[Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips] Are you tired to struggling to decided where to eat lunch each day? Besides hassling the crowds, how do you find a healthy meal? Here are some easy lunch ideas for parents to save them time and money.
- Breakfast - 5 Ways to Make it Quick and Healthy
[Food-and-Drink] Your mom was right and so are all the health magazines. Breakfast is important to fuel our bodies, so we need to make the time for this meal. Here are 5 quick ideas to get you started on the breakfast routine.
- Appetizer Dinners - Fun With Family at Dinner Time
[Food-and-Drink] What's for dinner, mom? When you ask what they want, the answer might be interesting and start a family tradition. Here is an fun idea for your family to share in the kitchen.
- How Natural is Natural? Does That Food Label Tell You the Whole Story?
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Does that food label tell you everything you need to know about the product? Sometimes, to the consumer it can be like deciphering a code. Let's talk about the alternatives to the organic and conventional growing processes and food labels.
- What Does an Organic Food Label Really Mean?
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] The product says organic, but is that really the case? We see so many statements on food labels these days that can be misleading regarding ingredients. Not so with organic food labeling and here is why.
- Organic - What Does it Really Mean?
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] What does organic really mean in the world of food processing? It is a term used so casually anymore that people often wonder how they get their designation. The organic sticker is earned and this article gives a brief overview of the organic certification process.
- Why Get Takeout? - 7 Tips For Successful Wok Cooking
[Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips] Why get takeout? Does cooking with a wok intimidate you? Here are 7 tips that take the mystery out of wok cooking. So grab a bag of fortune cookies and get cooking.
- Crockpots Aren't Just For Soup
[Food-and-Drink:Crockpot-Recipes] Do you bring out your crockpot and put it to back to work when fall arrives? Why not use this handy appliance during the summer season? It can not only save you time, but energy and food costs. Here are some ideas to consider for using your crockpot in the summer.
- Why Push Eating Local?
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Eat Local - is this just a trend? A recent study indicated that organic food sales have skyrocketed and will continue to grow an average of 18 percent at least through the year 2010. U.S Department of Agriculture studies indicate that local farmer's markets have grown in excess of 110% since 1994. Here is some food for thought about eating local.
- Small Kitchen Appliance Overload - What Do I Really Need?
[Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips] Do you ever walk into the store and see a great sale on a small kitchen appliance that looks like fun? Stop and consider if you will really use it often enough to make the investment worthwhile and take up valuable real estate in your kitchen or will it be a one-hit wonder? My articles discusses some basic kitchen small appliances and considerations when making these purchases.
- Gadgets in the Kitchen - What Do You Really Need?
[Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips] Wander the aisles of any kitchen shop, department store, or your local Target and you will see an endless line of kitchen goodies. Lots of choices of spoons, measuring utensils, timers, and this and that items. What do you really need? Here are my ideas on the basics.
- Kitchen Art For Kids - How to Get Your Children to Enjoy Eating Healthy Foods
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Look at your refrigerator door! Do you have a family of young artists? Bring your kids into the kitchen. Take that creativity and teach them how to enjoy healthy food.
- The Uneducated Palate
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] When did you learn to really enjoy food? How about experiencing taste and textures? I think children develop a taste for food a lot sooner than we think.
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