Alison and Shannon
We're like you. We have families, jobs, lives and commitments. But we also love good food and want to make healthy meals. We don't want to be that person who gets frazzled at 7p.m. because there's nothing to eat in the house. At the same time, we want to spend more time with our friends, talking about our lives and just hanging out...
A Sure Sign of Spring
As I wrote out a hefty check ($500 plus dollars) for my CSA share the other day, I was transported to warm weather moments of crispy kale chips, pastel colored cauliflower sauté and green garlic scape stir fry.
Moroccan Lamb Stew
Slow cooking lamb in these delicious spices makes for a tender, juicy stew. Make sure to add the chickpeas at the very end, or they will become too soft. The stew can be served as is in large bowls, or alongside couscous. The fresh mint really brings out the flavor of the meat and a dollop of low fat plain yogurt on top is also a nice addition. If you have some extra time, brown the meat in a skillet (dusted in flour first) coated in a bit of olive oil to seal in the juices. Otherwise, you can omit this step and throw all the ingredients in together.
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Decorating with Friends
Congratulations to Jackie in NJ for winning the Dolce Gusto coffee machine. Jackie’s story about decorating holiday cookies with her two close friends illustrated how much one can learn by teaming up with a friend that has a special talent. Jackie, who had felt nervous going into their cookie decorating date, felt proud with her end result. She had beautiful holiday cookies which she proudly gave away as gifts to neighbors and friends.
Why is Cooking With Friends better than cooking alone?
First, there are so many tangible benefits. More hands working in the kitchen makes cooking faster and easier. When you cook in large quantities with friends, you are able to quickly stock your freezer and pantry. People who cook together learn each others’ culinary skills and cultural history, and encourage each other to try new things. But we love Cooking With Friends most because of the intangible benefits. It gives us time to have real conversations and get to know each other better. It makes cooking a more social, less solitary endeavor. It helps us connect or reconnect with people.
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