Story by Kathleen Flinn A couple years ago, I attended a screening event of the beautiful, fascinating and depressing documentary The End of the Line. The film illustrates the message and research found in the book of the same name written by British journalist Charles Clover. … [Read more...] about Fish: Buying Basics
Recipes
Challenge: Green Beans canned vs. fresh
Green beans are a classic side dish for any holiday. I debated an update on green bean casserole, but decided instead to serve fresh green beans and canned green beans, each were lightly sauteed in butter with garlic, salt and pepper and finished with a squeeze of fresh … [Read more...] about Challenge: Green Beans canned vs. fresh
Kitchen Shelf: Kathleen’s Favorite Soup Books
Campbell's was right: Soup is good food. But it's even better for you if you make it yourself. If you’re craving more creamy, hearty, vegetable-y happiness by the bowlful, here are some of my favorite soup cookbooks. Be sure to check out my post, How to Make Soup out of (Almost) … [Read more...] about Kitchen Shelf: Kathleen’s Favorite Soup Books
Reader Q&A: What the heck is a SUPER FOOD?
I keep hearing about "superfoods." What the heck are they and should I care? - Danielle, a reader from Milwaukee Superfood. You may have seen this mysterious moniker planted on grocery store packaging, promising to prevent cancer, heart disease or any number of ailments. But … [Read more...] about Reader Q&A: What the heck is a SUPER FOOD?
Recipe: Rosemary-Thyme-Lemon Oil
Adapted from a story by editor Jennifer Armentrout from Fine Cooking, this infused oil can be added to roasted vegetables before cooking or to steamed vegetables afterward. It provides a lovely complement to roasted beets, butternut squash, carrots, cauliflower, fennel, … [Read more...] about Recipe: Rosemary-Thyme-Lemon Oil
