Ahhh… Basil pesto is just like a bright burst of summer on your tongue, isn’t it? What exactly is Pesto? The pesto most of us are familiar with is Pesto alla Genovese, which is a sauce originating in Genoa, the capital city of the Ligurian region of Italy. Traditionally, it consists of basil, pine nuts, … Read more
Ummmm…. look at that jar of gold! Flavor gold, that is! It’s a jar of concentrated vegetal flavor that is easy to make, very healthy and full of amazingness! It will take you no more than 30 minutes, I promise (unless you are easily distracted, like me!), and will serve you well in the future … Read more
What is a House Meal? You need at least one house meal! Do you have one? Or maybe two? Having one or two recipes in your regular rotation that you can prepare at a moment’s notice when you are feeling less than inspired to cook, is critical for every home chef. It’s a meal that … Read more
As we continue on this long stretch of pandemic cooking, many of us are not wanting to go out too often for fresh things and are cooking more from our pantry. This is an easy, healthy veggie burger that can be customized to what you have on hand. I have deconstructed the veggie burger for … Read more
Cranberry Sauce. I hated it as a child. It’s still not my favorite thing so it skips my mind when I’m planning Thanksgiving. I’ve tried all kinds of fancy things, but what people really want most is simple, basic cranberry sauce! But whether you are a make-ahead Polly planner or you just realized you forgot … Read more
Are you confused by the salt to taste, or season to taste, recommendations in recipes? What exactly does that mean? And what if I don’t like much salt and you do? How do I know what , “to taste” tastes like? If you are like me, I always ignored these recommendations until I learned a … Read more
TRADITIONAL EATING Our modern society is swarming with 24-hour convenience stores, fast food drive-throughs or delivery, vending machines and packaged foods. But our ancestors’ diets were built around seasonal, whole foods that took time to procure and to prepare. Although culturally diverse in their recipes, flavors, and ingredients, nearly all traditional diets are centered on … Read more
