Monthly Archives: July 2011

Making Mozzarella : Deep in the Curds

Little Miss Muffet might have sat on her tuffet eating her curds and whey, but I took a bowlful of curds and turned them into cheese. Somehow the thought of munching on mozzarella is far superior to the nursery rhyme treat.

I found myself in Ann Arbor, Michigan, home to outstanding local organic food, in fact, some of the best in the nation.  Zingerman’s Deli draws foodies from far and near and their entrepreneurial team gets credit for  pushing the locavare movement. Zingerman’s became legendary for their high standards,expertise and business success, as should a place that sells about a ton of corned beef per week.  

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Sara’s Crepe Cafe in St. Augustine, Florida

In case you’re unsure: crepes are light, delicate pancakes made by pouring a thin liquid batter onto a hot flat circular plate, often with a trace of butter on the pan’s surface. Originally from Brittany, a region in northwestern France, they are popular because of their versatility. 

And nowhere will you find more varieties than Sara’s Crepe Cafe in Saint Augustine, Florida.  The newly opened restaurant is already attracting a faithful following along with happy tourists who just happen to drop in. 

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Book Review and Recipe: Complete Idiot’s Guide to Easy Freezer Meals

Book and Recipes by Cheri Sicard

Before you can say “summer vacation”, my college student will be heading back to campus. This year she will live in her own apartment and that means cooking for herself. I will be sending her off with The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Easy Freezer Meals because the entire concept of cooking once and freezing portions makes such good sense. And, duh– the book explains it all — in E-Z steps!

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