Urgent coffee break – Serious in Syria
Coffee holds a place of honor in some cultures, and The Cookery appreciates a flavorful cup of Arabic coffee. Make this coffee on the stove top, tune out the day’s noise, and tune in to serious matters. There must be countless ways to brew the perfect cup of coffee, but this is not that cup. […]
Jane’s way: get busy with eggplant
The Cookery welcomes our trusted vegetarian guide Jane Manaster back with this guest post of fresh ideas on eggplant. Thanks, Jane, and help us get busy. Jane: How to cope with 50 pounds of eggplant? Although happily not my problem, the bounty was a goodly portion of our community gardens’ harvest and destined for the […]
Usher in fall with late summer happiness
What do you share when you want to extend thanks, help warm a new home, or brighten someone’s table? Flowers nearly always get the job done, and chocolate works any time of year. Have you tried a basket of apples or platter of fresh veggies? I loved this gift of late summer and I’m passing […]
Show off kale in chilled soup
Kale Cucumber Soup My transition to Hudson Valley gardening resulted in limited success this summer, as my cucumber crop disappointed (friends came to the rescue to share their bounty), but kale grew easily and tomatoes resulted in beautiful fruit. After gardening in steamy central Texas for the last several summers, here’s hoping I’m back on […]
Beverage splash
Even non-paddlers can appreciate a beverage splash with a flirty canoe. A fly-fishing groom rescued this canoe and repurposed the wooden boat as the beverage station at his wedding. The bride transformed old fence boards into festive signage to direct guests around the celebration. Planning an outdoor party? Repurpose with a little love!
Tomato Craze
Tomatoes are on their way! Here in the Hudson Valley, it’s been a season of getting reacquainted with gardening in the New York region. I’m on guard in the garden this summer, and looking forward to sweet rewards. Enjoy the tomato craze wherever you are with these easy tomato based recipes. Tomato Toss Gazpacho
Cinnamon gives this crumb cake its kick
Here’s an excuse to serve up a little sweetness at breakfast, or brunch or any time. Add this cinnamon crumb cake to your repertoire. Cinnamon Crumb Cake 2 sticks salted butter 3 cups flour 2 ¼ cups sugar 3 tablespoons cinnamon 2 ¼ teaspoons baking soda 2 eggs 1½ cups buttermilk Preheat oven to 325 […]
Novelist Eileen Charbonneau releases primer for beginners and tempts tasters with Plum Duff recipe
Elements of the Novel with Eileen Charbonneau It’s a privilege to welcome historical novelist Eileen Charbonneau to The Cookery. Not only does Eileen move the writing world with her historical fiction, she’s written a new book for beginners to set them on course with novel writing. Eileen is sharing a preview of “Elements of the […]
Giving thanks during Food Allergy Awareness Week
It’s Food Allergy Awareness Week, and my thanks goes out to the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network for their ongoing efforts to heighten awareness about food allergies. As a parent preparing food with food allergies in mind, it’s important to be informed and partner with others who prepare our food. We cook in often, but enjoy dining […]
Kids ramp up healthy cooking quotient
Think your healthy cooking quotient is higher than a middle schooler’s? Read about young students who are helping America kick the junk food habit and cooking real food.