Feed your family. Feed your soul.
Late last night we published our new website at the zen of slow cooking, after weeks of hard work in – house with the help from our wonderful team. From Kerri’s gorgeous photography, Linda’s amazing designs and web designer Lisa Gurza they helped bring our …read more
In the midst of a crazy busy week running between a Conscious Capitalism networking event; an export workshop at The Hatchery, expanding our social initiative to Beacon Place and beyond (more on that in a future post) and, an early morning round table and demonstration for staff …read more
I have no access to a slow cooker for two weeks as we live out of holiday rentals (although a slow cooker would be a great addition!)
A good friend shared some home spun wisdom recently. After dinner time clean up, she declares “kitchen closed”. Any requirements for sustenance after that are self administered and limited to fresh fruit, cheese sticks and water.
Inside my fridge lies a myriad of random pots filled with leftovers. The pantry is lined with a legion of sample spices and heirloom beans from suppliers all over the country. My counter is decked with 3 slow cookers and an Instant Pot, and my kitchen is in constant …read more
In an effort to reduce the heat in my kitchen my slow cooker came to the rescue this week when our AC broke down, on the hottest day of the year nonetheless.
We find our COOKGIRL closer to home this week with the adaptation of Stephanie Izard’s Pork and Coconut Soup from her cookbook Girl in the Kitchen.
The spice trade once again plays its part in our recipe selection this week by virtue of the Dutch East India Company being responsible for the majority of spice transportation around the globe in the late 17th Century, bringing goods and slaves from the East Indies (modern …read more
The first stop on this month’s culinary tour of Africa is Eithopia for no other reason than my intrigue with their National dish: Doro Wat.
Earlier this month Meg’s discussed entertaining at home rather than going out as a budgeting tip during her early married life. Expenditure on home entertaining can get out of control without some forethought. How many times a week can you realistically “share” the cooking? Who is responsible for …read more
Mulligatawny Soup, the first in our trio of recipes from the Midwest Palliative & Hospice Care Center cookbook this month, was submitted by Lila Bondy.
In week 2 of our Zen Light recipes this month we’re taking advantage of a dish which is perfect for overnight preparation. Vindaloo has it’s origins in Southern India and a hint of a tang presides from the red wine vinegar, a legacy of the Portugese …read more
