How To Make Shrimp Creole

September 2, 2010 (Updated March 20, 2014) by
Dinner, Fish ,

I'm a Yankee. So I have no idea how traditional this version of shrimp creole may be. But it sure is tasty. NOTE: It's always a good idea to ask where your meat is coming from, but with shrimp it's even more important. With the oil spill in the gulf, we don't yet know the impact on fish that could be caught this year, or the long-term viability of the fisheries. And it's probably best to avoid imported shrimp, except from Canada. (This assumes you're in the U.S. Otherwise, check your local … [Read more...]

How To Make Pesto

August 25, 2010 (Updated March 20, 2014) by
Dressing / Sauce , ,

Pesto is usually thought of as something that you put directly on pasta. But it also makes a great ingredient to keep on hand for making a quick spaghetti sauce, or for a burst of flavor in soup or stew. I really should be saying "basil pesto", because you can make pesto from any herb. "Pesto" refers to the technique. Traditionally, pesto was made by mashing the herbs in a mortar and pestle -- pestle, pesto, get it? … [Read more...]

Bacon Turtle Power!

August 4, 2010 (Updated March 20, 2014) by
Uncategorized ,

If Turtle Power is good, Bacon Turtle Power must be awesome! Right? Handmade ground beef patties are topped with sharp cheddar cheese and then wrapped in a bacon weave before the Hebrew Nationals are inserted as the heads, legs and tails. Go check out the rest of the pictures and directions at Interwebs Randomness and Other Inspiring Tales. … [Read more...]

Vitaminwater … isn’t

July 28, 2010 (Updated March 20, 2014) by
Uncategorized

What would you think is in a product called Vitaminwater? You'd probably guess water, and vitamins. Right? Not so fast: "For too long, Coca-Cola has been exploiting Americans' desire to eat and drink more healthfully by deceiving them into thinking that vitaminwater can actually prevent disease," said CSPI litigation director Steve Gardner. "In fact, vitaminwater is no more than non-carbonated soda, providing unnecessary added sugar and contributing to weight gain, obesity, diabetes, … [Read more...]

Himalayan Salt Block Review

July 23, 2010 (Updated March 20, 2014) by
Gear, Review

"Himalayan salt block? Excuse me?" Yes, I know, that's what I was thinking. So let me start by telling you what it is: A solid block of salt carved out of a mine in Pakistan. And you can cook on it. … [Read more...]

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