In the dark days of autumn and winter, there is a tendency to turn to food for solace. Done indiscriminately, this can be a recipe for disaster. However, by choosing foods which combine both comfort and nutrition, and by making meals an opportunity for conviviality, eating can be an experience which nurtures mind, emotions and […]
As the days grow shorter and the air takes on a chill, we see more people in the store suffering from colds, flu, and what many people refer to as the “Juneau crud.” Now is the time when a little extra attention to prevention can pay big dividends by keeping you and your family healthy […]
Ever since the devil tempted Eve with one in the garden of Eden, people have had a hankering for a good apple. Apples are the most popular temperate-zone fruit in the world. With modern storage techniques, they are available year round, but for real apple fanciers there is no time like autumn. This is when […]
Salt has been used for thousands of years to make food more palatable. In modern times it has gotten a bad name, and many people work hard to restrict their sodium intake. However, it may be that ancient people were on to something. The salt that traditional people used was not the same as the […]
Onions are one of those foods it is easy to take for granted. Yet they are an essential ingredient in a variety of dishes. Anybody who does much cooking probably uses onions several times a week. I can think of countless recipes which start with the words: “sauté onions until they are translucent.” Because they […]
