Eating and living locally . . . mindfully . . . simply.
I confess that I have not gotten around to making my own apron yet, but when I do get some extra time I’m going to check out some of these links. Even with *my* sewing skills I think I could pull them off! Even if you’re not planning to sew your own, have fun exploring these sites.
I was so excited to receive a review copy of The Commonsense Kitchen: 500 Recipes Plus Lessons for a Hand-Crafted Life; I couldn’t wait to dive in.
If you’re looking for the perfect Christmas gift for your favorite cook, why not consider spice sets? Spices, Inc. provided me with some samples earlier this year, and I can vouch that they are very high quality and fresh!
If you’re looking for a cookbook to add to your collection or give as a gift, consider James Beard’s American Cookery!
You know how some books completely suck you in, and make you reflect upon your own life? The Dirty Life was like that.
Believe it or not, DH and I use kitchen scales quite regularly. Many recipes call for ounces and pounds instead of cups, and it helps when you’re counting calories. My other scale was on its last leg, so I jumped at the opportunity to review this one.
While fruit in season is perfect as is, sometimes it’s nice to dress things up a little, especially for company. Farmers’ Market Desserts by Jennie Schacht is a great place to start.
When the Daring Kitchen asked me to review The Blackberry Farm Cookbook: Four Seasons of Great Food and the Good Life by Sam Beall, I was super excited. I’m always looking for seasonal cookbooks.
When House of Balsamic sent me a bottle of their Saporoso Riserva Balsamic Vinegar to try, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I haven’t done much tasting in the area of vinegar. However, I have noticed a real difference in olive oils, so I suspected that this was going to be good.
Did you know there used to be a magazine called Kitchen Gardener? I did not, until I received a review copy of Cooking from the Garden: Best Recipes from Kitchen Gardener.
