By Catharine L. Kaufman—a.k.a. The Kitchen Shrink As soon as I turn into the produce aisle, my nose takes over and pulls me past the fruits and veggies on my shopping list, straight to a … Read More
The Apple—Versatile Fruit Of Legends And Healing Goodness
by Catharine L. Kaufman—a.k.a. The Kitchen Shrink Have you ever wondered why such an amazing fruit would be so often cast as a villain in stories throughout history? Whether or not intended to diminish the … Read More
Mama Mia! Honeymoon Soup
This recipe is a twist on the hearty traditional soup known as pasta e fagioli (pasta and beans) from the Italian countryside. A thick tomato broth chock full of egg noodle ribbons (pappardelle), northern beans … Read More
Sweet and Savory Mango Salsa
2 cups fresh mango, chopped 1/2 small red onion, diced 1 cup diced Persian cucumber 3 sprigs fresh cilantro (optional), chopped Juice from one fresh lime Sea salt and cayenne pepper to taste In a … Read More
SHORT TAKES: Clean Eggs Before Storing to Prevent Salmonella
Eggs have been lately the most feared carriers of misery, illness and even death by salmonella—although sadly, they are not the only contaminated food that pops up with alarming frequency on the Government’s list of … Read More
SHORT TAKES: Sustainable Aquaculture
In Wellfleet, Cape Cod, Mass., nurturing the ocean is on a par with feeding one’s family. In fact, the two are interconnected in this area, where communities depend upon sustainable fishing practices for both the … Read More
SHORT TAKES: Deadly Mega-Meals
Although the new law requiring chains with 20 or more restaurants to post the number of calories in their servings has not yet kicked in, consumers interested in protecting their health—not to mention girth—can easily … Read More
Walnut Spiced Apple Cake
Yield – 2 9-inch pans 3 cups – fresh, sweet apples, medium diced, peeled 1 ¼ cups vegetable oil (I prefer grapeseed oil) 2 cups white sugar (I prefer brown, raw sugar) 3 cups sifted … Read More