Remember last year’s Ode to Hummus? This one’s similar, but with more leafy greens. Oh pesto how I love you so; So many foods with which you go. So many ways to make you mine. Each one of them is just as fine. Here’s the deal with pesto: You take the basic recipe (greens, oil, [...]
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Green Frosting
OK, I’ve already pushed the limits on what is acceptable in terms of green food for the month, what with the Greens, Eggs, and Ham and the Green (Rainbow Chard) Cake. But now I’ve totally gone off the rails with this Green Frosting (click for recipe), made with spinach. Yes, I’ve officially become that mom. [...]
The Eating of the Green
Whenever I hear that song, “When Irish Eyes are Smiling” I think of my beloved Irish grandmother, whose eyes always had such a mischievous sparkle even when she had a stern look on her face. Sigh…But I digress. St. Patrick’s Day is drawing near, and the food in our house is getting greener and greener. [...]
Heirloom Tomatoes
We love heirloom tomatoes, but…in the winter? Really? Well, yes. Our friends at Frieda’s – The Specialty Produce Company are offering beautiful garden-fresh heirloom tomatoes this month, and they were kind enough to send us some to sample. Heirloom tomatoes – known for their odd shapes and mottled colors – are the classic first generation [...]
Kitchen Sink Foods
Heading out on a long vacation? Moving? Or is it just time to clean out the refrigerator? No matter what the reason, there are days when you need to use up the food in the fridge, and re-heating those leftovers just doesn’t sound appealing. Can food be made just as appetizing – or even more so – the [...]
Friday Food News Wrap: March 18
We’re seeing green this week, with a rash of St. Patrick’s Day stories and with spring just around the corner. Want some green in your diet? Take a look at Jolly Tomato’s St. Patrick’s Day WITHOUT Food Coloring story before you reach for those artificial colors. Also check out Food with Kid Appeal, which has [...]
Hi! I'm Jeanne Fratello - a writer, reporter, and a mom who is on a mission to find great food for kids and to keep parents up to date on the latest nutrition news. You can read more about me here.
