If Leonardo da Vinci ate pizza, this would have been his go-to pie, and not just because it’s a delicious combination of Italian ingredients. Spelt was the type of wheat grown in ancient and medieval Europe. It’s enjoying a food renaissance now because spelt requires less fertilizer to grow well, and thus has been embraced by organic food growers. It’s a much more flavorful wheat, crunchy and nutty, combining so beautifully with the flavors of fresh herbs, strong cheeses, olive […]
No week that revolves around dogs would be complete without a celebratory cocktail to toast our dear and loyal companions. Here’s a classic that will appeal to grapefruit lovers: a Salty Dog is made with grapefruit juice and vodka or gin. If you add salt to the rim, it’s a Salty Dog; if you leave off the salt, it’s a Greyhound. And if you substitute tequila for the vodka or gin, you’ve got yourself a Salty Chihuahua. I encourage the […]
To me, a chili dog has always been a junk food extravaganza, usually made with sub-par ingredients and presented as a greasy, overcooked mess. But it is an American classic, and deserves better treatment than it usually gets. What happens when you take a 100% all-beef hot dog, add a fresh, toasted bun and homemade vegetarian pinto bean chili, and top it with sour cream, cilantro and scallions? This is a chili dog worthy of the name! It becomes a […]
I have read that dogs like variety in their diets, and giving them a combination of dry food, wet food, and occasionally healthy “people” food is the way to ensure that they’re getting all the nutrients they need. This is not my area of expertise, but I do know that our dogs love this beef stew recipe whenever I make it. I started making jerky treats for them at home also, after reading about contaminated dog jerky coming from China. […]
It’s Tex-Mex Thursday – the best Thursday of the month! I’m thrilled to have this scrumptious recipe from Matthew Wendel, who cooked for many years for President and Mrs. George W. Bush. Matt’s a Texan, born and raised, and he knows his way around these classic southwestern ingredients. If you love lasagna, and you love Mexican food, this is a natural addition to your cooking repertoire; it’s a one-dish dinner filled with lots of veggies, and prepared in less […]
