Mastering the Meal Plan We all have different gifts and skills. Some of us are planners; we like lists, organization, and very few surprises. Although this might not describe you…or me, it doesn’t mean we can’t reap the benefits of mastering the meal plan. When it comes to meals, planning ahead means: I save time and … Read more
What’s in Season Now: Cabbage An Irish proverb says, there’s no use boiling your cabbage twice. While the adage may be useful, I don’t think the metaphor does cabbage any favors. Let’s move away from the memory of that over-boiled brassica; Cabbage is full of taste, texture and health benefits and deserves a fresh look. There … Read more
Ask the Chef: Organized but Overwhelmed Dear Chef Linda, I make an effort to be organized when it comes to making meals; I shop with a grocery list and plan our meals for the week, but when I get home, I feel overwhelmed trying to get dinner on the table. What can I do to … Read more
What’s in Season Now: Winter Squash Saying goodbye to summer’s bounty can be heartbreaking. During the sultry days of summer, you probably get a little too attached to the sun-kissed tomatoes. You fall for the crisp-cool cucumbers. And yes, you even find yourself flushed with heat when you cozy-up with that hot pepper. You live … Read more
What’s in Season Now: Eggplant I spent half my life as a zealous detractor of eggplant. My recollections from growing up are not fond; tasteless, too-thick, spongy slabs, oozing the Crisco oil they were fried in; this was the stuff that nightmares were made of…at least mine were. When you encounter foods that aren’t prepared … Read more
Ask the Chef: Bothered by Beans “Dear Chef Linda, I’ve heard you say that buying dried beans and cooking them is best. Sounds silly, but even though I’ve tried it, I’m still not comfortable. I’ve cooked beans before and sometimes even after a long time on the stove, they’re still too hard. I also don’t know … Read more
What’s in Season Now: Pickling! As August breathlessly comes to an end, smothering us in a blanket of oppressive heat and humidity, the weather beckons me to stay indoors and put up pickled jars of cool, crisp, just-picked produce. If summer’s harvest moon has turned you into a locavore, you’re eagerly devouring the still-abundant delights … Read more
Tasting Tempeh If you’ve been up to visit Catskill Animal Sanctuary this season, you may have been visited our food tasting table. Rain or shine, hot or humid (or both!), Compassionate Cuisine interns Eva McGill and Deborah Kane are always prepared to tempt you with a tasty treat. Why are we trying to get people … Read more
Ask the Chef: Trouble with Tempeh “Dear Chef Linda, I know people rave about tempeh and I can’t understand why. I’ve tried making several recipes that I found online and it never really tastes very good. Help! What am I doing wrong?” Dear Trouble, done right, tempeh can be a versatile staple to have on … Read more
What’s in Season Now: Peaches Have you ever nestled your nose so deeply into the bloom of a tender rose and inhaled so passionately that you wanted to eat it? What about a ripe, round summer peach? Nuzzling its dewy-soft skin and drinking in its innocent scent before plunging your teeth into the succulent, juicy … Read more
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