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By Daniel Sherwin www.dadsolo.com Teaching your child to cook is an invaluable lesson. Not only do you help pass on skills that contribute to a healthier lifestyle, but it is also a wonderful opportunity for bonding. Of course, the kitchen has its share of dangers. From fires to knives to invisible bacteria that are justRead more

So what’s the point of eating clean? Besides the moral and mental boost the words evoke, many advocates are seeking clearer skin, weight loss, increased energy, stronger hair and nails, improved mental health, and better sleep. Rather than simply going on diets, these individuals, myself included, are often making sustainable lifestyle shifts when they chooseRead more

As Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Household Management describes in 1861 “the lightest way to dress an egg is to poach it,” and the words remain true today. Poaching an egg sounds fancy, thus difficult, but it couldn’t be any easier. With a stitch of patience, this perfect food will transform your weekday cooking… or cookery,Read more

$1 million = The value of products purchased directly from local producers by River Market co-op of Stillwater. 1,838 Miles – the distance an average carrot travels from farm to reaching your table. 3 Farmers markets, bringing dozens of local producers to Hudson, featuring locally-made produce, flowers, honey, energy bars, meats, cheeses, baked goods, jams,Read more

Pop Quiz: Where did Greek Yogurt originate?Answer: Not where you may think! The word “yoğurt” is Turkish in origin. Most historical accounts trace yogurt to the Neolithic peoples of Central Asia around 6000 B.C. It is believed that herdsman began the practice of milking animals. The natural enzymes in the animals’ stomachs curdled the milkRead more

To continue our exploration of foods of the world, we turn to hummus.  Recently, hummus made the front page of the newspaper. June 5, 2013  (CBS News) Hummus, a staple of Middle Eastern diets for centuries, is exploding in popularity across the U.S., prompting an uptick in chickpea crops, primarily in the Pacific Northwest. LastRead more

If you are looking for an herb that has healing qualities, practical applications, and culinary uses, look no further than lemongrass.  Although the name suggest “grass”, lemongrass does not resemble your typical yard grass but rather a scallion with its stalk-like base. It grows up to  6 feet tall in the tropics and 3 feet in theRead more

South American’s have been cooking quinoa for centuries, but this this ancient “superfood” has recently been rediscovered by the United States.  But first, how do you pronounce it?  The correct way to say it is  “KEEN-wah”. Named a superfood by the United Nations for its high-protein nutritional profile, quinoa is a good source of vitamin E and several BRead more

Legumes are one of the earth’s most valuable plants in our food chain.  Legumes or pulses, as they are sometimes referred to, are identified by their podded fruit (seeds) which are edible.  For animals, the entire foliage is edible and used as forage in the form of pasture, silage, and hay.  Common forage legumes includeRead more

I remember legumes from French class in middle school.  But unlike French legumes (any kind of vegetable), the English word legumes refers to beans, peas, and the like.  In grade school, you may have referred to them as the “magical fruit”. Although, not a fruit, legumes could be considered magical.  They are typically low inRead more