The Cook’s Kitchen

Several months ago, Lindsay contacted me about mangoes. Random?  Well, yes!  But, it was a great thing.  You see, her job at an International PR firm in the food practice group led her to emailing me regarding one of my postings.  I thought that was so cool she took the time to comment.  Since then […]

Non-verbal communication can be tricky.  Chalk-Talk Glassware helps out with that!
Want to send not-so subliminal messages to a significant other?  Tend to forget which glass is yours after drink number three? Prefer to arrange seating at dinner to bring people together….or not? Need questions to be answered before your kids leave the table?
These sturdy, unique […]

Editor’s Note: Scott Anderson is a devoted Friedr. Dick knife fan. Yours might be different, but once you find your favorite, stick with it!
With the onset of colder weather and the brisk nip in the air, this hearty soup will certainly fill you up with delicious flavor.
In preparing the vegetables I used Friedr. Dick 1893 […]

Bronco Bob’s makes some great marinades and sauces. On a regular day, I am not fan of bottled marinades or salad dressings.  But, when Bronco Bob’s Roasted Raspberry Chipotle Sauce found its way into my kitchen, I must say I was pleasantly surprised.  I didn’t realize how well raspberries pair with chipotle peppers.  The taste had […]

Last month, I wrote about Wild Garden hummus I picked up at World Market. Soon thereafter, I received a lovely note from Wild Garden and then a package from the company.  Anxious while opening, I quickly found 10 jars of hummus, 4 bags of pita chips, and 4 “Hummus to Go” packets. I was grateful […]

Say you’ve always wanted to be a better cook. Maybe you grew up in a household where the stove was a piece of furniture to be dusted and dinner was something that came from between a set of swinging double doors at the back of a restaurant. Or maybe you know how to boil water […]

A few months ago, I discovered the wonder that is Panko bread crumbs.  Once I discovered that I could make crispy chicken and fish dishes without frying them, I was sold!  So, when the opportunity to try Progresso’s new Panko bread crumbs, I jumped up and said “pick me!”.
I received both varieties of Progresso’s Panko […]

I am very into shopping and eating locally. During the summer months, we rarely set foot in grocery stores and almost always choose the local grocer over the large chain.
But sometimes local isn’t the only way to get things that you usually can’t get sourced from your state. In those cases, buying online can be […]

Recently, I wrote about my Indasian Invasion. It’s my own style of healthy organic cooking using a number of Indian and Asian spices and cooking techniques.
Our entire family is not genetically blessed when it comes to heart health and it is imperative that we follow the guidelines set forth in Dr. Dean Ornish’s heart healthy plans […]

We are coffee people.  The people who we entertain frequently in our home are coffee people.  Setting up a coffee station time and time again in our small kitchen and dining area can become a bit of a problem.  We have limited counter space available, and most often that is needed for munchies or dinner, […]