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Fresh, canned, pickle or plain, beets are vibrant and fun

Cultivated beetroot (beets) may be as small as an orange, or as large as a grapefruit. Small to medium beets tend to be sweeter and… Continue reading

Pioneer Potluck: About our 10,000 mile trip

Left Reno and Traveled Across Nevada and Utah October 8, 2000 Glenwood, Colorado   After a nice rest in Glenwood Springs, we had lots hot… Continue reading

The vegetable that eats like a fruit

The vegetable that eats like a fruit

Rhubarb was plentiful in Towanda, Pa., where I enjoyed a way-too-short visit with brother Jim Conforti and wife, Donna. Good neighbors Lee and Bonnie were… Continue reading

The vegetable that eats like a fruit

Pioneer Potluck: About our 10,000 mile trip

Reno Here We Come! October 2, 2000   We left Elko, Nev. in tears again. We had so much fun with Bob’s family, Mugs and… Continue reading

recipes

RECIPESWILD RICE SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS AND SALMONFix one cup of wild rice as directed.Add to rice:In a small bowl:1/2 cup walnuts1/4 cup white wine or… Continue reading

Rhubarb pie

Rhubarb pie

Yield: 1 (9-inch) pie5 cups ½-inch rhubarb pieces1¼ cups sugar¼ teaspoon salt¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg3 tablespoons quick cooking tapioca1 teaspoon grated lemon… Continue reading

Rhubarb pie
All butter pie pastry

All butter pie pastry

Yield: Pastry for one double crust (9-inch) pie2½ cups (10 ½ ounces) all-purpose flour (I like King Arthur brand all-purpose flour for the crust2 tablespoons… Continue reading

All butter pie pastry
Fold over Rhubarb Strawberry Pie

Fold over Rhubarb Strawberry Pie

Yield: 1 (9-inch) pie ¼ cup all-purpose flour1½ cups sugar¼ teaspoon salt3 cups ½-inch pieces fresh rhubarb2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and cut in half… Continue reading

Fold over Rhubarb Strawberry Pie

Start summer sweet from corn to whoopie pies

My brother Jim Conforti and wife Donna’s live in a farmhouse built in 1916 in Towanda, Pa. His backyard, with its heirloom apple orchard and… Continue reading

Pioneer Potluck: About our 10,000 mile trip

Year 2000 Elko, Nevada Here We Come!   Recap: Our stay at the Covered Wagon Motel in Jackpot. My first attempt at gambling, where we… Continue reading

Eggs + cheese = breakfast, lunch or dinner

Eggs + cheese = breakfast, lunch or dinner

Keeping fresh bread, milk and eggs in the house means you will never be without the resources to make a simple meal. In addition, having… Continue reading

Eggs + cheese = breakfast, lunch or dinner

Pioneer Potluck: About our 10,000 mile trip to the lower 48

Through Montana, Idaho and to Jackpot, Nevada in one day Sept 26, 2000   After leaving Hamilton, Montana, we headed for Salmon, Idaho, where I… Continue reading

Panamanian Stew, Fried Plantains and Sweet Mango Pudding

With history and a people so diverse, Panamanian cuisine is often fused with that of its neighbors – Costa Rica and Colombia. Located between North… Continue reading

Pioneer Potluck: About our 10,000 mile trip

Kalispell, Ronan and Hamilton, Montana Sept 20, 2000 After saying goodbye to Bob’s Mom, Shirley Ricks and sister, Donna, who lived near the Upper Pack… Continue reading

Fried plantain chips

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Pioneer Potluck: More about our trip to the Lower 48

Washington, Idaho and on to Montana   A recap of trip so far: I jammed the car door half shut at Dry Creek Camp Ground,… Continue reading

  • May 17, 2016
  • By Ann 'Grannie Annie' Berg
  • LifeFood
For a look at the Blue Diamond website, where you'll discover a variety of recipes using dairy alternatives, such as their Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Almond Coconut Milk Blend, check out www.almondbreeze.com. Find it at markets such as Publix, Food Lion, Kroger, Safeway, Walmart and Target. A blend of real almonds and coconut, Almond Breeze Almond Milk and Coconut Milk Blend is lactose free, soy free, calcium enriched and contains only 60 calories per cup.

The Kitchen Ade: Free of dairy – but not taste

Popsicle season is tough on folks who are intolerant or allergic to cow’s milk. When popsicles containing cow’s milk are offered to those who cannot… Continue reading

For a look at the Blue Diamond website, where you'll discover a variety of recipes using dairy alternatives, such as their Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Almond Coconut Milk Blend, check out www.almondbreeze.com. Find it at markets such as Publix, Food Lion, Kroger, Safeway, Walmart and Target. A blend of real almonds and coconut, Almond Breeze Almond Milk and Coconut Milk Blend is lactose free, soy free, calcium enriched and contains only 60 calories per cup.
This April 2016 photo shows grilled eggplant parmigiana in Concord, N.H. This dish, a staple of Italian cuisine, is a wonderful candidate for the grill, cooking up quickly and cleanly. And grilling this dish not only requires less oil than the traditional recipe, it ends up imparting a smokiness it could never claim before. (AP Photo/J.M. Hirsch)

Bring eggplant parmigiana into warm weather with the grill

This little gem combines my love of grilling with my endless search for new summer vegetarian entrees. Turns out that eggplant parmigiana, that staple of… Continue reading

This April 2016 photo shows grilled eggplant parmigiana in Concord, N.H. This dish, a staple of Italian cuisine, is a wonderful candidate for the grill, cooking up quickly and cleanly. And grilling this dish not only requires less oil than the traditional recipe, it ends up imparting a smokiness it could never claim before. (AP Photo/J.M. Hirsch)
This March 14, 2016 photo, shows a chickpea and farro Salad in Concord, N.H. It combines savory roasted chickpeas with grill hallmoumi cheese and nutty cooked farro for a light, but hearty spring salad. (AP Photo/J.M. Hirsch)

Roasted chickpeas, grilled cheese combine for a robust salad

Roasted chickpeas can be a surprisingly meaty snack. They also can be a delicious addition to grain and fresh salads, adding a savory, crunchy component… Continue reading

This March 14, 2016 photo, shows a chickpea and farro Salad in Concord, N.H. It combines savory roasted chickpeas with grill hallmoumi cheese and nutty cooked farro for a light, but hearty spring salad. (AP Photo/J.M. Hirsch)
An apron, good for wearing when making homemade fried green tomatoes, was found at the Whistle Stop Café (bottom, right) in Juliette, Ga. Juliette, the location for "Fried Green Tomatoes," was refurbished for the movie in 1991 to create the fictional town of Whistle Stop. The movie starred Kathy Bates and Jessica Tandy (pictured, upper right on movie poster), Mary Stuart Masterson and Mary-Louise Parker. Find the café at http://www.thewhistlestopcafe.com. Photo credits, right, Jim Conforti.

The Kitchen Ade: Unripened tomatoes star in best fried green tomato dishes

While I truly love “Fried Green Tomatoes,” starring Jessica Tandy, Kathy Bates, Mary Stuart Masterson and Mary-Louise Parker, I never visited Juliette, Georgia, where the… Continue reading

An apron, good for wearing when making homemade fried green tomatoes, was found at the Whistle Stop Café (bottom, right) in Juliette, Ga. Juliette, the location for "Fried Green Tomatoes," was refurbished for the movie in 1991 to create the fictional town of Whistle Stop. The movie starred Kathy Bates and Jessica Tandy (pictured, upper right on movie poster), Mary Stuart Masterson and Mary-Louise Parker. Find the café at http://www.thewhistlestopcafe.com. Photo credits, right, Jim Conforti.