There’s nothing like the taste of fresh basil in a summer tomato salad. The light taste of licorice, fresh taste of minty pepper, and the bright sweetness so unique to this herb. It is a taste to remember. As we celebrate summer solstice this week, let’s talk summer flavor too. © 2017 Caitlin W Howe, … Continue reading Fresh Herbs: Summer’s Gift
Do you like spices and herbs? I certainly do! I love to combine herbs and spices to diversify the flavors of a dish. There are so many combinations that celebrate cuisines from around the world. You can use these blends with the same base ingredient to get a variety of dishes. © 2017 Caitlin W … Continue reading Herbs and Spices from Seven Cuisines from around the World
Do your taste buds need a flavorful, healthy boost this week? If your New Year’s resolution is to eat healthier this year, try this salad. This salad features nutty quinoa, sweet dried fruit, fresh herbs, tangy bell peppers, crunchy cucumbers, and toasted almonds. It is packed with protein, is vegetarian and vegan, offers a gluten-free … Continue reading Quinoa Salad with Fruit, Herbs, Veggies, and Almonds
Have you tried a meal subscription service? I travelled for business this week. I decided that instead of rushing to the grocery store after flying home mid-week, that I’d try a meal subscription service. I was a bit skeptical of these services at first – was the food really that good? Was it really that … Continue reading 10 pros and 5 cons for a meal subscription service
If you can believe it, November 12 was the final basil harvest of the season from my Texas garden. This was a great year for basil – the summer was hot, and the basil loved its place near the tomatoes and bell peppers (yep, companion planting does work!). This harvest yielded about 20 cups of … Continue reading What can you do with extra basil? Make dairy-free pesto!
Have you ever made chimichurri? I made my first this week. My mom had gotten me cute little tomatillos from the farmer’s market, and I had just harvested the first Anaheim peppers from my garden. I usually make a white bean chili with these ingredients. Instead, I decided to grill up the veggies and blend … Continue reading Five foods you can top with tomatillo chimichurri
Sigh. It’s a weeknight. You’re tired. You’re hungry. You’re out of dinner ideas. Never fear! I have a quicky, easy weeknight meal for you to try. Today, I am going to introduce a meal that is versatile, quick, and easy to cook. The technique – “en papillote” – is one you can use over and … Continue reading Quick, easy weeknight meal: Baked Salmon en Papillote
Happy Mother’s Day! Toast to mom’s health this Mother’s Day with delicious recipes from across the web. © 2017 Caitlin W Howe, LLC Manners matter here! Not sure whether your comment is irrelevant, impolite, or disrespectful? Read my commenting rules Commenting Rules The postings on this site are my own (unless otherwise stated) and don’t … Continue reading Seven Ideas for a Healthy Mother’s Day Brunch
We’ve all been there. You come home after a long day and the last thing you want to do it cook. So, you begin thumbing through the same-old takeout menus for dinner. What if that could be different? Instead, you start a pot of water boiling on the stove. You mosy over to the pantry … Continue reading 32 Pantry Essentials to Help you Cook more at Home
Now that summer is in full swing, you know there’s nothing like a cool glass of water on a hot day. As the days heat up, it’s even more important to stay hydrated and drink more water. © 2017 Caitlin W Howe, LLC Manners matter here! Not sure whether your comment is irrelevant, impolite, or … Continue reading How to Drink More Water: 7 Easy Tips
