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  Polenta Sticks

  March 30, 2011 by VeganChef

  Pronounced "Pow-len-tah", this native dish of Italy is made with ground yellow or white cornmeal. Unlike grits, which is corn that has been soaked and processed to remove the tough outer hull, polenta...

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  Healthier Food for Happier Souls

  January 30, 2011 by Wanda YoungMoses

  A southern gal such as myself loves some fried chicken...mac and cheese...candied yams...etc. However, these food, as delicious as they may be, will take a toll on your figure if not eaten in moderation...

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  Spring Rolls Recipe

  December 11, 2010 by Cook Mummy

  It's fun to cook together and the filling leaves much room for culinary creativity. Served with delicious dipping sauces, they are always good.Who does not, the spring rolls? They are available in most...

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  Why Should Kids Cook?

  November 28, 2010 by kidschef

  Most of us have heard that getting our kids to eat a wider variety of real foods is key to supporting their health in this age of bad news about the diet of American children.  As a children’s cooking...

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  Tips for Cooking and Eating Fresh Greens!

  November 18, 2010 by Chinese Southern Belle

  I like going to local farmers markets and going on a "greens binge" (in Chinese, I had “big eyes”) and buying a bunch of greens from every table. One start-up farmer, selling escarole, didn’t know how...

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  What kind of oil should I use for stir-frying?

  November 18, 2010 by Chinese Southern Belle

  Frequently-asked question in our cooking demos and classes: What kind of oil should I use for stir-frying? Generally, I use canola or safflower oil and cook over medium heat. Peanut, soy and...

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  Grains of Wisdom: Sustainability and Rice Cultivation

  November 18, 2010 by Chinese Southern Belle

  When most of us think of rice fields, we vision expanses of flooded rice patties, Asian peasants with traditional conical hats, knee-deep in muddy waters, planting rows upon rows of seedlings… There...

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  How to make a great meal in less than 30 minutes

  November 17, 2010 by Taraneh Guidry

  I have found that if you have fish for a meal, it's a great way to provide your guests with healthy protein that is also quick to make. One of my favorite chefs is Nigella Lawson. Her recipe for Salmon...

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  Sushi Mythbusters: No Raw Fish?

  September 28, 2010 by Chinese Southern Belle

  Sushi Mythbusters: Raw Fish? Sushi is definitely popular now. I remember having a hard time finding a sushi dinner date just a few years ago. Now, my hands-on sushi cooking classes are full and...

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  Take a trip to the South of France!

  August 23, 2010 by The Well Balanced Kitchen

  Over the past several years, I've had the fortunate opportunity to visit my cousin in the South of France at about this time of year.   I'm reminiscing of some lovely dinners on my cousin's pool side patio...

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