Time for a little spring cleaning of the kitchen pantry. What to keep, what to throw, and how long do those shelf stable items really last? Outside my window I can see the water drip, dripping from glistening icicles off the roof. Spring is coming, and winter is moving … [Read more...] about Spring Cleaning Your Pantry: Eat Well, Spend Less
Archives for March 2013
Homemade Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
An easy recipe to make creamy whole milk ricotta at home to spread on crostini, add to pasta, spread between layers of lasagna, or just eat by the spoonful while it's still warm. To begin again. I try and try and try again, To at once start over and then again. My family … [Read more...] about Homemade Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
Whole Milk Ricotta
1 gallon whole milk 1 cup heavy cream (optional) 1/2 teaspoon salt 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Add the milk, cream, and salt to a large, heavy-bottomed stockpot. Cook over medium to medium-high heat, stirring frequently to prevent scorching, until the milk reaches 190º F. … [Read more...] about Whole Milk Ricotta
Weekly Menu: A Green Spring
A spring greens inspired menu plan with spinach, chard, and arugula all featured for those with a green-heavy CSA. Plus, a bit of Irish holdover. Get the recipe for creamed spinach cups over on the Attune Foods blog My hands were cold, so I made a cup of rooibos tea. An influx … [Read more...] about Weekly Menu: A Green Spring
Grapefruit Halibut Ceviche with Plantain Chips: Spring Break Eats
Sturdy halibut chunks are marinated in lime, then tossed with grapefruit, red onions, jalapeños, and cilantro in this ceviche served with baked plantain chips. Now that I have confessed my inner most desires to you, I thought we should continue along the road of discovery. In … [Read more...] about Grapefruit Halibut Ceviche with Plantain Chips: Spring Break Eats