Some of the best chefs I know are vegetable farmers, preparing their own produce in their home kitchens during the heat of summer. With a hungry crew grumbling in the fields, time is of the essence, but the rush won’t diminish the farm cook’s determination to serve fresh, high-quality produce at its absolute best. Cooking…
The Best Thing to Do With Fresh Herbs, Hot Peppers: Make This Put-It-on-Anything Condiment
Homemade Coffee Ice Cream and Hot Fudge Sundaes
By Gretchen McKay From Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Ice cream is the best of desserts any time of year, but it really hits the spot on a warm and balmy summer evening. Cool and creamy, it’s both decadent and nostalgic, whether it’s piled high on an ice cream cone or — my favorite way — scooped into…
UN and World Economic Forum Behind Global ‘War on Farmers’: Experts
The escalating regulatory attack on agricultural producers from Holland and the United States to Sri Lanka and beyond is closely tied to the United Nations “Agenda 2030” Sustainable Development Goals and the U.N.’s partners at the World Economic Forum (WEF), numerous experts told The Epoch Times. Indeed, several of the U.N.’s 17 “Sustainable Development Goals”…
UN and World Economic Forum Behind Global ‘War on Farmers’
The escalating regulatory attack on agricultural producers from Holland and the United States to Sri Lanka and beyond is closely tied to the United Nations “Agenda 2030” Sustainable Development Goals and the U.N.’s partners at the World Economic Forum (WEF), numerous experts told The Epoch Times. Indeed, several of the U.N.’s 17 “Sustainable Development Goals”…
UN, World Economic Forum Behind Global ‘War on Farmers’: Experts
The escalating regulatory attack on agricultural producers from Holland and the United States to Sri Lanka and beyond is closely tied to the United Nations’ “Agenda 2030” Sustainable Development Goals and the U.N.’s partners at the World Economic Forum (WEF), numerous experts told The Epoch Times. Indeed, several of the U.N.’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals…
Visit Local
With apologies to James Garner and the film company that made his superb comedy-western about a local sheriff, I recommend that wine lovers support their local winery. There are several reasons why this is not only a sound idea, but potentially enlightening, especially since many people may once have done this in the past with…
Anatomy of a Classic Cocktail: The Mai Tai
In 1934, Ernest Gantt, aka Donn Beach, opened his first Tiki bar in California. Victor Bergeron, aka Trader Vic—as Tiki joint owners apparently don’t tend to use their real names—soon opened his first as well. The purportedly Polynesian theme caught on. Bergeron, who created his cocktail menu himself, came up with the mai tai in…
Grilled Lamb Is a Summer Staple in This House
We do most of our entertaining during grill season for a couple of reasons. First, most of us never tire of nicely grilled, slightly smoky meats and vegetables. Second, the grill gives me extra cooking space, freeing up burners for side dishes and the oven for biscuits. I love to grill boneless leg of lamb…
This Cucumber Water Tastes Like a Day at the Spa
There are few things as satisfying as an ice-cold glass of water — especially on a hot day. During the warm summer months, I find myself refilling my cup almost every hour. And although an icy glass of water is more than enough to quench my thirst, I love jazzing up my water with fresh…
Eggs for Dinner
Frittatas aren’t just for lunch. If you are looking for dinner in a pinch, these eggy dishes can be prepped in minutes, making use of the contents of your veggie drawer, or even last night’s leftovers, for inspiration. A frittata is a light and fluffy baked egg dish, a hybrid of an omelet and a…
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