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Try Something New: Spaghetti Squash

Written on February 21, 2011 by Alisa.

I’ve tried spaghetti squash before, and really, it’s a very likable veggie. How can you go wrong with anything that can be served like a pasta? For me, once a food meets tomato or parmesan, it achieves hallowed status. The problem is that I haven’t been able to convince the Tiny Kitchen Assistant that this […] Read More

Try Something New: Kale with Bacon

Written on February 14, 2011 by Alisa.

I was determined to find a recipe that made kale work for me. Unfortunately, it required cooking it with bacon and likely obliterating all of the health benefits, but hey, it’s a process. This recipe serves two. You can easily double or triple the recipe for larger groups. Ingredients 1/2 bunch kale, rinsed, dried and […] Read More

Try Something New: Kale Chips

Written on February 7, 2011 by Alisa.

I struggle with the battle between Knowing that Green Leafies are Good for Me, and Not Particularly Liking Anything More Daring than Spinach. Searching the vast resources of the internet for palatable recipes for kale, I discovered that lots of people swore by kale chips. The details varied by seasonings and oven temps, but the […] Read More

Try Something New: Another Shot at Fennel

Written on January 31, 2011 by Alisa.

I wouldn’t have guessed from my last post about fennel, but it turns out that I like it just fine, as long as it’s raw. I saw several online references to fennel and celery as two flavors that worked well together, including this recipe from Mark Bittman. I’m not a huge fan of either, so combining […] Read More

Try Something New: Papaya

Written on January 24, 2011 by Alisa.

It was the prevalence and cheapness of papayas in Hawaii, combined with a reading of In Defense of Food, that got me thinking about trying new produce. Sure, I’ve eaten my share of papaya over the years, but I couldn’t ever recall having purchased or prepared one. It’s a fruit, so it didn’t require any […] Read More

Try Something New: Fennel

Written on January 17, 2011 by Alisa.

As I read through one of my new cookbooks, I realized that while I’ve eaten fennel, I’ve never actually purchased or cooked it. In fact, without the recipes, I wouldn’t have had any idea how to prepare it in the first place. As it turns out, it’s surprisingly simple, and was a decent accompaniment to […] Read More

Try Something New: Suggestions

Written on January 10, 2011 by Alisa.

I’m on a quest to eat more whole foods this year, particularly more produce. There’s a lot of stuff out there that I’ve eaten at others’ homes, or at restaurants, but have never actually purchased or prepared myself. It’s time to break out of my rut and test the waters with one new item each […] Read More

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