6 Ways to Play With Your Food (Or How to Conduct Kitchen Experiments)

Last week, I posted a picture on Facebook and Google+ of a dish I improvised with some roast chicken and other ingredients I had on hand. It turned out to be an incredibly popular post on Google+, with more comments and sharing than I typically get. In reading through people’s comments, a few things stood [...]

My Farm Field Trip + Ways to Support Our Local Farmers

When a new friend suggested I attend a local agriculture conference, my first thought was “why?”  I assumed that there would only be talk of seed yield, pest management, and large-scale plant-growing techniques – things that don’t affect my small, organic, backyard garden. I couldn’t have been more wrong. Instead, there were sessions on the [...]

Pinterest for food bloggers and food lovers

Why Pinterest matters to food lovers and ways for food bloggers to invite them to the table Are you on Pinterest yet?  If not, and you either write about food or love to eat it, it is time to participate in the visual feast. Pinterest is a virtual pinboard. Pinterest allows you to organize and [...]

How do I love thee, citrus? Let me count the ways!

I had a completely different plan in mind for this week’s blog post than what I ended up writing - like a lot of people, I was going to make something “Super Bowl-ish”.  The thing is, I’m not much of a football fan.  I am crazy about citrus, though. Earlier this week, I went to a [...]

20 ways to eat well and save money (at the same time)

. Are you looking for ways to eat more healthfully this coming year, but are concerned about the cost? Here are 20 ideas for helping you eat delicious food while also managing your time and your budget: . Plan your menu for the week and minimize waste by buying only what you need. Shop at ethnic grocery [...]