As previously mentioned we all tend to stay within very narrow and familiar culinary boundaries all our lives. We really should explore more of the food choices that are out there, right at our fingertips.. So in the area of Rice..there’s more than just White & Brown.. Let’s take a quick look at Himalayan Red Rice.
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Mashed potatoes are a beautiful thing. They taste great, are comforting and also are very easy to put together. However, like many classic dishes, this one is often poorly prepared. And as far as instant potatoes go..don’t get me started. Well, the following is Organic Garlic Mashed Potatoes done right. It uses Russet (aka Idaho or Baking) Potatoes because they have a high starch content and produce fluffier mashed potatoes. We also use Fresh and not Dried, Garlic & Parsley. And finally, we’re talking organic here..no chemical residues, no genetically modified foods and no farming practices that aren’t deemed environmentally [...click to contimue reading...]
Like anything else, there’s more than meets the eye with regards to potatoes. When you visit your organic supermarket and see Yukon Potatoes in one bin and Russet Potatoes in another are you confused as to your best selection for what you are going to cook? Well, here are some basic facts on the world of Organic Potatoes.
One of the common benefits of “conventional” foods is the convenience factor in preparation. Given the wonders of modern chemistry one can, with very little effort, put together something for a quick & easy meal. However, as the Organic Movement gains momentum, convenience type products are becoming more readily available. But how good are they for say an easy gravy for a turkey dinner? To find out end we purchased a packet of Simply Organic Roasted Turkey Gravy Mix and checked it out. Well, we confirmed that this was in fact an organic product by noting the [...click to contimue reading...]
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Risotto is one of those Classic Italian Side Dishes that we all love but many are intimidated to prepare. Sure you can use a box of “Premix” old ingredients that are most likely contaminated by “flavorings” and “preservatives”..ugh… And you know making your own is really a piece of cake, especially after you’ve done it a few times. That being said we give you an Organic Risotto Recipe. You can access this from our recipe page. Hope you enjoy the Risotto and your time cooking. Until next time have fun and live naturally.
This morning as I was chopping veggies I started thinking that instead of a “Hot Pocket” or a “Hearty Man” type of dinner disaster I’ll be having home cooked veggies with a taste that’s obscenely delicious. They really are that good. I’m a single guy, run a business, this blog and several other projects. That’s in addition to personal relationships, truck maintenance, laundry…yada, yada. Basically no time but I love to eat well. Here’s what I do. Once a week I’ll hit the store for veggies. The two pound bag of onions, five pound bag of [...click to contimue reading...]
