Category Archives: Books

Cookbook Review! Super Foods Every Day

Posted on January 27, 2016 by CarolineChicago

Blueberries, salmon, kale, chia seeds . . . No one who is responsible for the grocery shopping, menu planning, and cooking for a family of any size can really escape the attention these ingredients have each shared . They are … Continue reading →

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New Cookbook Review: Justin Smillie’s Slow Fires

Posted on January 9, 2016 by CarolineChicago

For experienced home cooks interested in learning or refining their skills in braising, roasting, and grilling, Slow Fires would be a valuable addition to their cookbook libraries. Arranged by sections on braising, roasting, then grilling, Slow Fires features detailed, step-by-step recipes for about 18 to … Continue reading →

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Thank you, Alice Waters

Posted on December 18, 2015 by CarolineChicago

Nearly 15 years ago, I read Dr. Andrew Weil’s 8 Weeks to Optimal Health and threw out all products in our house containing trans-fatty acids. Since then, we’ve gone through several nutritional changes in our home. We’ve had a vegetarian … Continue reading →

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