Okay, so maybe t”the best cole slaw ever” is just a little too emphatic, but this recipe is one that I have been making for decades, and it always is greeted with acclamation and requests for the recipe. Now that I have a stockpile of cabbages from the St Patrick’s Day sales, I have made…
Month: March 2014
Corn Bread
When I was growing up, I was often jealous of those around me who had “ethnic” backgrounds that gave them lots of unusual foods and celebrations. A Midwestern farm kid whose family had been in the US since as far back as the 18th century, our food seemed plain and ordinary at times. Oh, there…
Cabbage…and Fish?
This week is a great time for those of us who love cabbage. In every state I have lived in, the grocery stores all feature these fat green balls of crunchiness at really low prices in honor of St Patrick’s Day. Since this is a vegetable that keeps very well (for weeks!) in the refrigerator,…
Getting More Fish into Your Diet
You’ve seen all the healthy eating suggestions that encourage getting more fish into our diets, but you really can’t face another tuna casserole or tuna salad sandwich? You look at the price of fresh seafood and are sure your budget will never be able to handle these meals regularly–even if the kids would even eat…