Recipes – Talking Turkey
recipes TALKING TURKEY Try farm-fresh, natural poultry for your holiday parties. WRITTEN BY ANN LINDEMANNPHOTOS BY JACI GOODMAN Leave it to a straight-talking butcher to offer important holiday cooking words to live by. “The way I see it, you cook a turkey once, maybe twice a year,” says Eric Halstead, owner of Village Meats in […]
Recipes – Loving From the Oven
recipes LOVIN’ FROM THE OVEN Mastering cookies requires practice and the right ingredients. WRITTEN BY JENNIFER RACHEL BAUMERPHOTOS BY JACI GOODMAN Cookies. The quintessential sweet treat. They’re fast, easy, portable, and they taste great. What could be simpler than a cookie? Lots of things, if you’re looking for just-right texture and taste. Cookies lend themselves […]
Tips – The Perfect Steak
tips and tricks THE PERFECT STEAK How to prepare a simply delicious piece of beef. WRITTEN BY JEANNE LAUF WALPOLEPHOTOS BY JACI GOODMAN Every now and then, the carnivores among us simply have to have a steak. Whether your appetite is satisfied by a sizzling tenderloin hot off the backyard barbecue or a luscious New […]
Tips – Cooking Oils
tips and tricks THE SKINNY ON FATS Demystifying cooking oils. WRITTEN BY BARBARA TWITCHELLPHOTOS BY JACI GOODMAN F-a-t. It’s the other F-word. When we hear it, most of us tend to cringe. But the truth is that the quality, taste, and texture of our food would not be the same without it. Let’s face it […]
Tips – Salt
tips and tricks SALT 101 This kitchen staple accentuates the flavor in dishes. But which types are best? WRITTEN BY BARBARA TWITCHELLPHOTOS BY JACI GOODMAN “Where would we be without salt?” James Beard once asked. Where, indeed. This unpretentious little seasoning is such a kitchen staple that it is often taken for granted. Yet, it […]
Tips – Seasoning Primer
tips and tricks SEASONING PRIMER Six ways to spice up your next meal. WRITTEN BY KAY FAHEYPHOTOS BY JACI GOODMAN Like beads and “bling” make fashion shine, spices add pop to dishes to make them special and memorable. And these days, even the most exotic spices are readily available in stores or online. But right […]
Tools – Cool Kitchen Tools
tools COOL KITCHEN TOOLS Useful gadgets for the home cook. WRITTEN BY KAY FAHEYPHOTOS COURTESY OF THE MANUFACTURERS Yogurt Maker Before creating your own creamy custom yogurt, consider whether you want to make a big batch of a single flavor or prefer an array of single servings. Some machines are designed for a crowd, while […]
Entertaining – Small Plates Big Flavors
entertaining SMALL PLATES, BIG FLAVORS Prepare party fare with flair using these helpful tips. WRITTEN BY HEIDI BETHELPHOTOS BY JACI GOODMAN Call them tapas, appetizers, or finger foods. No matter how you describe these bite-sized offerings, home hostesses around the region are embracing the not-so-traditional party fare. And local business owners have a few snazzy […]
Cooks 2012
Cooks Edition 2012 Read Full Article [h6 left-outline]p.20[/h6] — Terri Marsh, Rise and Shine Farms”]I can, however, tell the difference in a turkey that has been allowed to get lots of exercise, grow at a slower rate, and be harvested without chlorine dips. 6 FROM THE EDITOR 10 PROFILERockin’ in the kitchen with […]