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…
What happens when a chef stops thinking only about flavor and starts thinking about the human body? For Jimmy Schmidt, that question wasn’t just hypothetical—it shaped the second half of his career. After years of success in the kitchen, he began looking deeper into how food interacts with biology, health, and the future of how…
This fantastic evening brought together Michigan’s top James Beard Foundation Honored Chefs, Sommeliers, Vintners, Distillers, Brewers, Farmers, Fishers, and Foragers to celebrate the unparalleled bounty of our state. This gathering united extraordinary talent at the table to collaborate in presenting this special event showcasing their exceptional crafts with expert hospitality. The essence of the Best…
*TODAY’S LESSON: The Wonderful World of Artichokes** Artichokes are one of the most forbidding looking of the vegetable family with thistle thorns protecting its sweet inner heart. The flavor is naturally rich and sweet with carbohydrate fiber that are great for you. Today we will strip away the stickers and release the artichoke’s inner…