The word ratatouille comes from Occitan ratatolha and the recipe that comes from Occitan cuisine and Languedoc is a former province of France. Ratatouille originated in the area around present day Provence and Nice; the Catalan samfaina and the Majorcan tombet are versions of the same dish. The southern Italian ciambotta is a related spring […]
Yogurt Delight
It seems like only yesterday that the frozen yogurt craze swept the nation, cluing in the general public to what we’ve known for years: creamy, tart, refreshing yogurt makes a great dessert. From yogurt banana splits to yogurt-pomegranate pops, these ten recipes could give the local fro-yo joint a run for its money. Serves one, […]
Everyday Happy Herbivore
This book will save you money by using “everyday” inexpensive ingredients, save you time with easy, no fuss recipes and improve your health with each nutritional bite.After vegan chef Lindsay S. Nixon wrapped up her popular cookbook The Happy Herbivore Cookbook last year, she went back to her kitchen in her new home of St. […]
Creamy Tomato Soup
A staple in farmers markets during the warmer months, tomatoes have been cultivated in the United States since the early 1800s. Tomato soup offers one way to enjoy tomatoes’ rich flavor and makes regular appearances in many Americans’ diets. While some varieties of tomato soup can be high in sodium, the soup offers a range […]