I Heart Vitamin Stix
Posted on August 1, 2008 - Filed Under Uncategorized, fruit | Leave a Comment
To say I was apprehensive when I agreed to review 4C’s Totally Light 2Go Vitamin Stix would be a massive understatement. After all, they are sugar free, something that doesn’t normally strike my fancy. But it was the best pitch from a PR person that I have received in the lifetime of Sarah’s Cucina Bella. [...]
Read More..>>Thanksgiving Recap: Cranberry Apple Sauce
Posted on December 6, 2007 - Filed Under Thanksgiving, fruit | Leave a Comment
Over the years, I have experimented a lot with cranberry sauces. I’ve been looking for the right recipe that is different, but delightful. This is it.
This cranberry sauce is about as easy as it can get. The addition of apple adds a nice (and slightly sweet) twist that really takes the sauce to a different [...]
Sundried Tomato Oregano Pasta
Posted on October 14, 2007 - Filed Under On the web, fruit, pasta, vegetables, vegetarian | 3 Comments
Happy birthday, Weekend Herb Blogging! Weekend Herb Blogging is celebrating its second birthday this weekend. Creator Kalyn of Kalyn’s Kitchen has challenged bloggers to incorporate an herb and a veggie into a dish for this weekend’s roundup. I have to admit, mine doesn’t quite fit the bill though, since tomatoes are a fruit, not a [...]
Read More..>>Apple Primer and French Apple Pie
Posted on October 7, 2007 - Filed Under Farm Fresh, dessert, fruit | 1 Comment
Apples, apples, apples. My apple supply from my recent picking binge is finally dwindling. PHEW! I am hoping to get a bit more out of it this week and then all the apple cooking in my house will be over for the winter.
Ever wonder what apples are good for specific purposes? Here’s a primer:
Sauces (like [...]
RECIPE: Scrumptious Apple Cake
Posted on October 3, 2007 - Filed Under Eat Local, Farm Fresh, dessert, fruit | 3 Comments
I made two apple cakes last night and totally forgot to take a picture, with the exception of this one. These are the cake remnants (didn’t grease the pan well enough … oops) and ice cream. Mmmm. So good. And the scent that it fills the house with? Pure heaven.
Fall has descended on us here [...]
RECIPE: Sarah’s Spiced Applesauce
Posted on October 1, 2007 - Filed Under Farm Fresh, fruit, preserving/canning | 1 Comment
I promised my applesauce recipe, didn’t I? Well here it goes. Love this applesauce. It is supremely tasty and is a little thicker than applesauces from the jar so it sticks better when eating with chops or potato pancakes or whatever.
And you gotta love that this was made with local apples that we picked ourselves [...]
RECIPE: Sarah’s Spiced Applesauce
Posted on October 1, 2007 - Filed Under Farm Fresh, fruit, preserving/canning | 1 Comment
I promised my applesauce recipe, didn’t I? Well here it goes. Love this applesauce. It is supremely tasty and is a little thicker than applesauces from the jar so it sticks better when eating with chops or potato pancakes or whatever.
And you gotta love that this was made with local apples that we picked ourselves [...]
Eating local: Pick Your Own apples
Posted on September 30, 2007 - Filed Under Eat Local, Farm Fresh, fruit, pick your own, preserving/canning | 1 Comment
Have I mentioned that it’s apple season here in the northeast? Of course I have . . . And apple season is off to a great start. The apples are plentiful both in the fields and in my home (we’ve done lots of picking this week!).
Will and I went apple picking yesterday . . [...]
Read More..>>Eating local: Pick Your Own apples
Posted on September 30, 2007 - Filed Under Eat Local, Farm Fresh, fruit, pick your own, preserving/canning | 1 Comment
Have I mentioned that it’s apple season here in the northeast? Of course I have . . . And apple season is off to a great start. The apples are plentiful both in the fields and in my home (we’ve done lots of picking this week!).
Will and I went apple picking yesterday . . [...]
Read More..>>Eating local, eating quickly: Tortellini with tomatoes, garlic and feta
Posted on September 21, 2007 - Filed Under Eat Local, fruit, pasta, vegetables, vegetarian | 3 Comments
Some nights, I just want something fresh and flavorful that cooks in no time. This is one of my favorite dishes for that. I don’t usually specify a pasta or a brand, but this variety is very tasty and works well with the other flavors. Plus the timing is perfect. It takes about 10 minutes [...]
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