THE CREAMIEST RICE OF THEM ALL, RISOTTO WHAT EXACTLY IS RISOTTO? Risotto is made from a specific type of rice that is high in starch, which when cooked by an unique technique develops into a creamy texture while still maintaining a certain firmness of the rice grain. WHY IT TASTES SO GOOD: First of all…
EARTHEN TREASURES FOOD FOR THOUGHT: As the weather starts to turn a little cooler, underground the beet family is ready to enjoy. Beets are usually considered boring but today we will turn them into an inspirational hearty salad. WHERE DID BEETS COME FROM? Beet are native to the Mediterranean basin andwere spread to Western Europe….
MASTER THE ART OF BROILING TO PERFECTION FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Winter salmon has a rich full flavor that can handle a big punch of spice to satisfy your hearty winter appetite. Today we will explore the forgotten broiler option of your oven, perfect for inside winter cooking. WHAT EXACTLY IS BROILING? Broiling has long been…
FOOR FOR THOUGHT: Pumpkin Pie may be the American traditional Thanksgiving dessert but everyone really would rather have this Pumpkin-Caramel Cheesecake. There is something about a fabulous cheesecake that even your fussy relatives that won’t eat dessert must have some. WHERE DO PUMPKINS COME FROM? Pumpkins have been cultivated in the Americas for about 9000…
GIVE THANKS FOR BRUSSEL SPROUTS FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Looking for side dishes for Thanksgiving that won’t set a low carbohydrate lifestyle to hell? Today’s study of Brussel Sprouts and Celery Root satisfies the cravings for comfort carbohydrate rich food, without quite the spike of other starchy vegetables. WHERE DO BRUSSEL SPROUTS COME FROM? It would…
HEALTHY TWIST OF STUFFING FOOD FOR THOUGHT: The traditional Thanksgiving stuffing is wonderful but is typically loaded with refined carbohydrates from the white bread. Today we will create a richly flavored stuffing that is balanced with vegetables, fiber and prebiotics from earthy sour dough bread. WHY SOUR DOUGH BREAD? Sourdough bread is made by long…
Announcing our “Deliciously” Newsletter — What to Cook & Eat Today, shared by Jimmy Schmidt shared by JR Ranch Foods! Deliciously will follow the seasons, bringing you the freshest recipes for foods in peak season—the tastiest, most nutritious, and those you instinctively crave. ** (Not exclusively JR Ranch Foods) After writing articles for syndicated newspapers, food…
TODAY’S LESSON: Thanksgiving is the feast that Mother Nature generously provides for us each year. But traditional menus often leads to complacent redundant boring recipes that have lost touch with the vibrant flavors of nature of the field and forest. Today we are elevating your Thanksgiving feast by combining special harvest flavors, at the peak…
Historic Michigan Farm-to-Table Dinner at Black Star Farms Highlights Bond Between Chefs and Farmers and Michigan’s Diverse Bounty. This October, Black Star Farms in Suttons Bay hosted a milestone dinner that told the story of the enduring relationship between the chef and the farmer, while shining a light on Michigan’s incredibly diverse agricultural bounty….
What the Heck is Neu5Gc? Neo5Gc is a naturally occurring Sialic Acid “simple sugar” that is found on the cells of many mammals (meat) EXCEPT humans. It has a special molecular structure that plays a crucial role in biological interaction everywhere it goes. Why Should I Care about Neu5Gc? When we consume meat such as…