How to Preserve Citrus
If you live in a place like the Pacific Northwest, where citrus is a treat in winter (and just not that good the rest of the year), knowing how to … Read more
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Homemade Roast Beef Deli Recipe
Sandwiches are the unsung heroes of the kitchen. They can be as simple as spreading peanut butter and jelly, or melting a piece of cheese between two slices of bread. … Read more
Rosemary Olive Oil (Great Hostess Gift Under $10!)
Thanksgiving has zoomed past, and Christmas has been quickly approaching. But in the Johnson household, this is the season of baby. In the midst of nursery painting, furniture gathering (and … Read more
Lime Cucumber Mint Water Recipe
I don’t like water. There I said it. I know that hydration is important, and even more important when you’re pregnant, but I just don’t like to drink water! I … Read more
Infographic: How to Pit Cherries (5 easy ways)
It’s cherry season!!! Our Rainier and Bing trees produced their first fruit this year, and yes, I did a happy dance when I first saw the flowers turn into little … Read more
Baked Grapefruit Recipe
My readers and class participants are always asking for healthy dessert ideas. My favorite healthy desserts are ones with fruit as the star, recipes like poached pears, strawberry salad or … Read more
How to Roast a Red Pepper in the Oven
Roasted Red Peppers are often sold in fancy jars along with fun ingredients like kalamata olives and cocktail onions. They’re absolutely delicious and essential for several ethnic recipes. But the … Read more
Asian Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe with Homemade Chicken Stock
When trying to stretch your food budget, it’s a good idea to look at cultures that have been doing so with excellence for thousands of years. The Chinese know the … Read more