Fast food at my house means something quickly assembled from purchased prepared ingredients. So the lasagna pictured here was a breeze to make. I always keep Delverde no-boil lasagna noodles on hand (the package says Ondine No. 106, and even includes 2 8-inch square foil pans). You can find them at the supermarket, and when they … Continue reading
Barley Risotto
I’ve been meaning to make barley risotto for ages, but just got around to it recently. It is more or less just like making the rice version (see my post of September 30, 2008), but with barley, the kind with the hull removed. I used Shiloh Farms hulled barley. I used Mark Bittman’s excellent recipe in … Continue reading
Food Politics
The big food politics question today is whether Proposition 2 will pass in California (Nov 5 update-it passed!). It could vastly improve the treatment of farm animals that are raised for food down the road if it does. And just for the heck of it, I Googled “Food Politics” and “Food Politics Recipes” to see what … Continue reading
Cannin’ & Jammin’ in Lancaster County
(and some, er, ruminations on milk pasteurization – pun intended) Question – Why are these ladies so happy? Answer – They’re proud of the jam they made! A press release that recently arrived in my inbox read: “Have you ever wanted to milk a cow, chat with an Amish farmer over a cup of coffee, … Continue reading
Farm Fête
How’s this for a glorious fall day – on November 1, Cherry Grove Farm hosts their 4th annual Pasture Party from Noon to 5:00pm. The $30 fee (advance purchase, or $35 at the door; under 15 years for free) includes all-you-can-eat grassfed beef, lamb, and pork, Cherry Grove farmstead cheese, Village Bakery breads, Nomad Pizza, … Continue reading
Interpretive American Cuisine
That’s how chef/co-owner Scott Anderson is describing his eclectic menu at Princeton’s newest dining establishment, elements (small e is intentional). Take, for instance, the photo here, Scott’s playful take on “fish & chips,” which is obviously not your grandfather’s fish and chips. I don’t usually like my food deconstructed and post-modernized (whatever that means here), … Continue reading
Udipi Cafe
I have grown quite fond of vegetarian Indian cuisine, which I “discovered” a few years ago by exploring that corridor of Route 27 north of Princeton, up to Somerset. Last night I paid a return visit to Udipi Café, which I reviewed over a year ago, and found it just as pleasing as the last time. … Continue reading
Fill ‘er Up!
This is a paella pan. It sits in my kitchen, pristine, unused. I’ve got to break it in soon! I’ve got the pan, I’ve got the special Bomba rice, and have been researching and clipping recipes. So on Saturday (Oct. 25), I plan on stopping by Paella en la Plaza, the latest creative culinary event … Continue reading
Mac & Cheese and Pinching Pennies
Dark days persist. In my September 17 post, I suggested dark chocolate as an antidote to these hard economic times. But as the clouds darken, I must go a step further. It’s time for the kind of comfort that only comes from…macaroni and cheese. Making your own is the best, of course, but I do think … Continue reading
Fake Food
If reading about the adulteration of milk and milk products in China has got your blood boiling (and just in time for Halloween!), you’ll be doubly mad when you read Swindled: The Dark History of Food Fraud, From Poisoned Candy to Counterfeit Coffee, by Bee Wilson. The author of this timely book comes to the … Continue reading
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