Showing posts with label food lovers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label food lovers. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Food Blog Spotlight : A Fall Neapolitan Style Dinner | jovinacooksitalian (Reblog)

Have you ever found a food blogger or food blog that is undeniably magnificent? Several years back I came across this woman's blog and am so happy to find that it is still being published. Her posts not only have great recipes but great food history too!


This one that is being shared as a reblog is perfect because it's for the fall season and it's about Italy, one of those places on my bucket list of "Places to Visit".  Will likely never realize that dream but dreaming about it is a wonderful thing.

Dream Italian?  Think Italian.  Be Italian!


The post begins by giving the reader a quick history of Neopolitan cuisine.  Neopolitan is a cuisine?  Only ever knew it to be a flavor for ice-cream!  In 3 short paragraphs, she took me from ancient Greece and Rome to modern-day Italy and the United States.  Then she set forth an entire Neopolitan dinner, recipes and all, from the first course to the dessert.  Of course, I skipped the courses and went straight to the dessert.  But that's just me!  :)


This blog post is dated 2013.  Liked it then.  Like it now!  The image from her post is an Italian Apple cake.  Isn't it gorgeous?!!

 





  • Italian Treasures - Moon Valley Sardinia (jovinacooksitalian.com)

  • Mediterranean Recipes for Lunchtime (jovinacooksitalian.com)

  • Deliciously Easy Upside Down Apple Cake (yumgoggle.com)

  • Top 10 Most Delicious Foods in the World 2016(themeshnews.com)



  • Celebrate National Apple Month in October  (or any month! 🍏)




    Tuesday, October 17, 2023

    October is National Pizza Month ~ Let's Celebrate!

    October is National Pizza Month. Let's start the celebration with these fun pizza facts.

    - - "The longest pizza delivery was from Cape Town, South Africa to Sydney, Australia."

    - - "Scientists report that eating pizza once a week can reduce the risk of esophageal cancer. It's the tomatoes and olive oil in the pizza."









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    Thursday, October 5, 2023

    Humorous Food Quotes

    Sharing a full ladle of laughter with a "hint of profound truth".  Enjoy! 

    Sucre Spice All Things Nice

    “Preserve and treat food as you would your body, remembering that in time food will be your body.”B.W. Richardson

     

    Especially if dessert is cheesecake! :)

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016MN48HY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=cns05-20&linkId=147bc44ed38fefb1fc38327a8219292f

     Shari's Berries - Dipped Cheesecake Trio

     

    “People who love to eat are always the best people.”Julia Child



    “The two biggest sellers in bookstores are the cookbooks and the diet books. The cookbooks tell you how to prepare the food and the diet books tell you how not to eat any of it.”Andy Rooney

     

    “Everything you see, I owe to spaghetti.”Sophia Loren

     








    Friday, September 1, 2023

    Foodie Friday : Pesto Around the World

    Going to take aim at pesto for my foodie Friday topic.  Another wonderful delight for enlivening salads, adorning sandwiches, dressing pasta … you name it! Always sing the praises of salsa. This time, doing a song and dance routine for pesto.

    Hear the word pesto and one usually always thinks Italian. Right? But different cultures have their own version of pesto. Africa. Mexico. Australia. This link is an awesome foodie find! Not only does it tell you the main ingredients in everybody's version but it introduced me to a new word. “Permaculture”.

    Preserving With Pesto – It’s Not Rocket Science




    Preserving With Pesto - It's Not Rocket Science




    Wheatgrass Pesto Recipe | inSpiral


    Wheatgrass Pesto Recipe | inSpiral

    Here is a quick recipe for Raw Wheatgrass Pesto, using our premium, organic, raw super food powder. This will m ake your taste buds go wild! Adds a good dose of vitality to any diet. Made in a blender there is virtually any preparation to do! Just the way we like it!

    Mexican Pesto Recipe by emilie_ 1 - Key Ingredient



    Thai Basil Pesto


    Thai Basil Pesto

    This one's for my Thai lovers. But before I even start talking Thai basil pesto, I feel moved to have a little rant about how much I love Thai food. It's like an instant exotic vacation right in my kitchen.

    Raw Macadamia Pesto | Vegan Semi-Dried Tomato Pesto | The Blender Girl


    Raw Macadamia Pesto | Vegan Semi-Dried Tomato Pesto | The Blender Girl

    This raw vegan semi-dried tomato and macadamia pesto is super easy and seriously delicious. Just throw everything into your food processor.

    African Blue Basil and Lavender Pesto


    African Blue Basil and Lavender Pesto

    Combine all ingredients, except cheese, in bowl of food processor. Process, adding additional oil or water, until desired consistency is reached. Stir in cheese. Use immediately or store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. (Tip: pesto can also be frozen in ice cube trays.)

    Chimichurri Pesto Sauce - Culinary Envy


    Chimichurri Pesto Sauce - Culinary Envy

    Chimichurri Pesto Sauce combines Italian parsley, cilantro and basil with jalapeño and parmesan cheese. It is vibrant, nutty and tangy. Perfect for pasta. I will never forget the first time I tried Chimichurri Sauce. It was at my incredibly talented friend Bibi's home. She had me over for dinner and prepared the most mouth-watering steak.



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    Content first appeared at Persona Paper on July 27, 2015.


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    Wednesday, March 8, 2023

    To Beet or Not to Beet? is No Longer the Question

    So here's my sad childhood story. Beets! Growing up, in my house the only person that ever ate beets was my late mother. The thing is … she didn't even try to encourage me or tempt me to taste them. No! SHE JUST ATE THEM ALL! As a kid, there was nothing appealing or appetizing about them. So … like broccoli and figs and other wonderful foods that looked questionable through a child's eyes … I just didn't eat them! Wasn't even curious.

    In my adult years, forty-plus years ago, I met my husband. Would you believe it? He tells me a similar childhood story, except that both his mom and his dad ate beets. Beets and beets and beets. They just couldn't get enough of em!

    Come to find out … beets are good for you! WHAT???!!


    Why would our parents keep that a secret? We don't know! So they could have more for themselves?? Seems the only logical explanation!

    Nevertheless, we love our parents and thank them for all of the other meaningful secrets of life that they did reveal to us. We'll overlook the best-kept beet secret.  :)

    Anyway! …. Now that we've learned “the rest of the story”, the question of “To beet or not to beet?” has been answered. We just need to figure out a way to incorporate this awesomely nutritious superfood into our diet.

    Found a treasure trove of beet recipes at Flipboard, a site where I am experimenting with publishing my own food magazine. (The magazine is called MyI Like Eating Channel.)

    Sharing a few recipes from the Flipboard collection that look like they might be very tasty. However, the first share below was actually found elsewhere on the web. It's about beet juice. Did you know that it's drink of champions? Well it is!

    As a parent myself, I know that no matter how good veggies may be, it's sometimes hard to get your kids (or yourself) to eat them! Thank the Lord for juice and juicers! Sometimes folks who won't EAT their veggies, don't have too much of a problem with DRINKING their veggies. 









    Beet Orange Salad with Honey Vinaigrette



    Where to find more Beets on Flipboard


    Saturday, April 23, 2022

    Oven-Baked Summer Squash Fries (Should Be in Your Winter Recipes)

    Summer squash has a strong resemblance, in flavor and texture, to a zucchini. You can, in fact, substitute zucchini in this recipe, but it will probably bake a bit more quickly.



    Not sure what the weather is like where you are.  In my city (Austin, TX USA), it's confusingly balmy and breezy, occasionally rainy, comfortably warm with no need for a sweater, and sometimes chilly.  It's climatically perfect! ☺ 

    My friends elsewhere around the USA and the world are still complaining that Old Man Winter has overstayed his welcome and refuses to leave!  This recipe is fabulous no matter what the season of the year is or what kind of weather you're experiencing.  Enjoy!



    Ingredients:


    1 medium summer squash
    2 eggs
    1 ½ cups breadcrumbs (try panko breadcrumbs for a crunchier texture)
    1 teaspoon paprika
    1 teaspoon mustard powder
    Salt and pepper
    Olive oil


    How to Make It:


    Preheat oven to 400 F. Grease a large baking sheet with olive oil and set aside.


    Cut your summer squash into wedges. Remove the seeds if they are quite large and set wedges aside.


    Whisk the eggs in a dish and set aside.


    In another dish, combine the breadcrumbs, paprika, mustard powder and salt and pepper.


    Start by dipping the wedges, one by one, into the egg mixture and then the breadcrumb mixture. Place each wedge on the greased baking sheet. Continue until all the wedges are done.


    You can bake the wedges as is for about 30-40 (until soft inside and golden brown on the outside) as is, but if you want a more golden texture, drizzle or spray some olive oil on top of the wedges. Flip halfway through baking.


    Serve with ranch or another favorite dip.



    There are many versions of oven-fried squash recipes?  Find more.




    This post was highlighted at the My Foodie Luv newsletter.

    Tuesday, August 31, 2021

    World Cuisine : The India-Africa Cooking Connection

    For me, a hearty stew has always been the ultimate family-style comfort food. Prepare a big pot, fill the bowls for family, friends, and honored guests, break bread, and chow down!! (Keep reading and you'll get the "bread" and "chow" references.)  Such a meal can unite family and friends, make strangers feel welcome, and dare I say ... connect countries?  Hey!  Nothing wrong with wishful thinking and dreams of world peace.





    Indians love curry; in fact that's where it originated. Africans like peanuts; it was a food used to feed the slaves because it was an excellent source of protein. These tidbits of info gleaned from researching world cuisine, global flavors, and food history.  When the Indians and the Africans combined their food loves ... the "mix" was WOW!  Let the links shared below explain the impact.  They lead to recipes that introduce your palette to the blending of the cultures of  India and Africa in every delicious mouthful.  Not just dishes that use curry and peanuts but meals with other flavorful cultural ingredients.  It's family food, it's comfort food, it's "all kinds of deliciousness" food!! ☺











    Let's Go to South Africa for Some Indian Food

    Experience the flavors of Indian food in South Africa.



    Indian cuisine South Africa style blends Indian and African foods


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    African cuisine reflects the amalgamation of hundreds of different cultures and groups that inhabit the continent. The local culinary traditions are a fusion and it can be seen in the choice of ingredients, method of preparation and cooking techniques.




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    Friday, August 13, 2021

    Foodie Friday : Improve Boxed Mac-n-Cheese. Is that possible?

    Anybody who loves their macaroni and cheese would rather be thrown into a cage with starving lions than eat that boxed mac-n-cheese!! UUUGGG!!! YUK!!!

    OK. Being tossed into a cage with starving lions is a bit of an exaggeration. But how many of you have ever had a choice between making your own macaroni and cheese or using the mac-n-cheese in a box and said: “Oh yes! Gimme that box stuff! I love it!”


    Saw a headline (below) about “hacking your mac”.

    Well since it was in the food section, figured it wasn't about a Mac computer, so it had to be about macaroni!  13 ways to make boxed macaroni and cheese taste even better? Well!  Everybody has their own tastes, don't they?  In my humble opinion, speaking as a non-chef or non-official food person in any way, a newbie learning to cook might want to test these ways using the box.  If the end results pass muster, they can adapt some of these ideas and add a twist to a real tried and true homemade recipe.


    My tried and true homemade recipe?

    Prepare 1 lb of elbow macaroni, cooked according to package directions

    Pour drained macaroni into a casserole dish. While the pasta is still hot, mix in the following ingredients in this order.
    • 1 lb of shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
    • 1 stick of butter
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 can of evaporated milk
    Once all ingredients are thoroughly combined, sprinkle more shredded cheddar cheese on top. (As much as you want.)

    Bake in a preheated oven to 350 degrees F., for about 30 minutes.

    This is how my late mother taught me and was really surprised when watching TV chef Paula Deen's cooking show one day and noticed that she prepared hers the same way. (I varied my mom's recipe a little by adding in chopped onions and bell peppers.)


    Other Mac-n-Cheese Variations




    Friday, July 2, 2021

    Foodie Friday : Experience the Joy of Salsa

    This week's Foodie Friday focus is on salsa!

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    La Salsa Speciale del Chef ~ bit.ly/3VCmXtO

    There was once a time when the recipe for fresh salsa was simply diced tomatoes, onions, green bell peppers, lime juice, red pepper or a jalapeno pepper, salt to taste; cilantro, optional. I love salsa!  It's a great way to eat your veggies.  Several years back, I moved into a new neighborhood and was at the local grocery store. Walked down an aisle and on the shelves were bottles of every kind of salsa imaginable.

    Some of them were made with sweet fruits like mangoes and peaches! Oh the wonder of it all! Had no idea salsa came in that many flavors. Gave me all kinds of foodie ideas. Sharing some recipes.

    Why keep all these delicious delights to myself?



    Originally published at Persona Paper on Jul 3, 2015.


    Sharing a bit of salsa heaven!  
    Recipes found around the web.


    Wild Beet Salad Company makes Wild Beet Salsa



    Recipe: Roasted Pineapple Salsa (thekitchn .com)



    Blackened Tomatillo Poblano Salsa With Habanero


    17 Savory Salsa Recipes


    Mango Pomegranate & Tender Coconut Salsa



    Apple Salsa – Spicy, Fresh, Perfect for Fall







    Sunday, June 13, 2021

    World Cuisine: Great Recipes from Around the World (and Texas)

    In addition to this foodie blog, I have an affiliate marketing grocery and gourmet website specializes in herb and spices.  Though I am a contributor, my articles for HUBPages.com are not food-related but the Food and Cooking section of this website is loaded!!  So I shared some links here too.  Enjoy!




    A handy reference list. Descriptive list of the different and popular dishes from the Philippines that every Filipino family has enjoyed cooking and serving on their dinner table.
    A Taste of the Caribbean: Make Jamaican Patties for Supper!  This is a great recipe for authentic tasting Jamaican Patties; delicious golden pastry filled with curried beef and spices.
    Recipes from the indigenous peoples of French Polynesia and their Marquesas Islands.
    Brawn Loaf, Christmas Cake, Wattelseed Pavlova …



    Biltong – A cured meat that originated from South Africa and often compared to the American jerky.
    East African cuisine is the food of countries such as Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda.

    Greek Tzatziki is a great way to use cucumbers!
    People often mix up oriental cuisines – they mix up Korean food with Chinese and Japanese. In reality, even though the Korean cuisine is partly influenced by Chinese and Japanese cooking, Korean food also has its very own unique taste and cooking techniques.

    Quick and Easy Beef Kimbap Recipe

    Quick and Easy Beef Kimbap Recipe

    In my hub titled 5 Asian Dishes You Can Make at Home (link below), I mentioned my love for the beef kimbap (sometimes also called kimbob). A kimbap is basically the Korean version of the Sushi. It is a rice roll with some fillings wrapped in nori or dried seaweed wrap.

    When in Texas, eat like a Texan. Especially enjoy some of the fusion cuisine, like Tex-Mex. (Fusion cuisine refers to a style of food that combines elements of different cuisines.)

    Top Ten Best Texas Food Recipes and How to Cook Like a Texan


    Top Ten Best Texas Food Recipes and How to Cook Like a Texan

    Cooking like a Texas? This means you must at least know how to cook barbecue brisket and big bowls of thick, hot, hearty steamy chili con carne!







    Wednesday, September 23, 2020

    Taste of the Islands - TV Cooking Show on PBS

    Finally! Singing the Hallelujah chorus. AGAIN!

    This time all the rejoicing is because of a food TV show.

    We relocated to Austin, Texas in 1998 and my mate's first observation about living in this land-locked part of the state was that the city was missing a good Bahamian restaurant or at least someplace that serves dishes that look like island food!

    Once we got cable TV hooked up and got settled in, his next complaint was that the #food channels didn't have a good cooking show to teach people how to prepare common island meals.

    In 2015, his prayer was finally answered.  Although the series did not last for very long.  But it was fun while it lasted!


    http://tastetheislandstv.com/chef-irie/Our public television station (PBS) airs a show called “Taste the Islands”. Chef Irie (real name Hugh Sinclair) lives in South Florida but is from Jamaica.

    My mate is from The Bahamas.

    Close enough!





     
    We're both very happy.
    For now.  :)


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    Taste of the Islands first published at Persona Paper, Jul 20, 2015.

    Sunday, April 19, 2020

    Top 10 Tweets for First Quarter of 2020

    Food Ways Presented by Everyday Exotic Spices has a companion Twitter account which was started in 2015. As of April 2020, the account has about 500. The results of my examination of the Twitter analytics data indicate that even though the follower count is low, people who view my posts stream really like the tweets. 

    For the first quarter of 2020 (January, February, and March) the Tweets earned 65.4K impressions. That may not sound impressive to Twitter influencers who have millions of followers. But impresses me. At least there are some people out there who like the EES tweets. Apparently, people really like avocados. LOL.

    Below are the top 10 tweets for the first 3 months of 2020. If you are not already a follower of @EverydaySpices, you are invited to become one.




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    Saturday, January 4, 2020

    25 Creative and Delicious Recipes To Inspire Your Inner Foodie | One Green Planet (Reblog)

    Found this wonderful site via Tsū, a once-popular social network that closed its doors. If you are not a vegan, this food blog could encourage you to at least "try" to modify or adjust your eating habits. They do it by publishing wonderful recipes. 


    Sharing this link as an example:

    25 Creative and Delicious Recipes That Will Inspire Your Inner Foodie | One Green Planet

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    10 Ways to Make Your Salads Interesting, Flavorful, and Crave-able!


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    Thursday, December 19, 2019

    Happy Holidays! Food Bloggers Keep on Blogging!

    The year is winding down.  Food Ways was started in November 2016.  Taking the opportunity to spotlight food bloggers who have been actively publishing throughout the year and even in previous years.  Their persistence motivates me.  Sharing a link to their blogs below.  It's my way of wishing them a joyful, healthy and safe holiday season, and continued success and prosperity in the upcoming new year.  


    Happy Blogging Food Bloggers!
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    Some shares may not be "typical" of the traditional western Christmas celebration, but I also have an interest in world cuisines and global flavors.  There's no rule that says a traditional menu can't be modified with the addition of new, different and tasty recipes.

    After all, when it comes to food and family, we make our own rules and traditions!  Don't we?  Enjoy!

    Sour Cream Pound Cake Poinsettia Cookies | Bake at 350

    Sour Cream Pound Cake Poinsettia Cookies | Bake at 350

    There comes a point every holiday season where you realize you cannot do it all. You cannot make homemade lip balm and vanilla extract for everyone on your list, you cannot stand in a 3-hour line at the post office for Christmas stamps, you cannot be 17 different places on Christmas Eve, you cannot scrub the baseboards before company arrives, and you cannot make homemade cookies and icing when your child tells you he needs cookies the next morning.
      

    Sprite and The Refreshing Truth About Korean Food | The Coca-Cola Company

    Sprite and The Refreshing Truth About Korean Food | The Coca-Cola Company

    Traditional Korean cuisine uses fresh ginger, garlic, green onions, sesame oil, chili flakes, soy sauce and fermented chili paste to create bold and distinctive flavors we can't help but crave. Salty, spicy and tangy flavors are often tempered and balanced with sweeter notes.
      

    Crispy Spicy Arbi | Authentic Food Delights

    Crispy Spicy Arbi | Authentic Food Delights

    This is one of my favourite fries and it can be done quicky , very crispy as well and goes very well with steamed rice or can be had as a starter also....so try this spicy dish....am sure u all will just love this flavourful and yummy dish 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp coriander powder, 2 tbsp oil + oil for shallow frying Pressure cook the arbi till one whistle or till it gets cooked.
      

    Cassoulet - The World's Most Complex Simple Recipe | Food Wishes

    Cassoulet - The World's Most Complex Simple Recipe | Food Wishes

    There are so many reasons not to make cassoulet. You need lots of ingredients, some of which take effort to find. There are many steps, and even some of the steps have steps. It will also seem like you used every pot and pan in the kitchen, which will be trashed by the time you're done.
      

    A Christmas Tree Bento | What's for Lunch at Our House

    A Christmas Tree Bento | What's for Lunch at Our House

    We're keeping holiday bentos simple right now as we finish unpacking boxes, but that doesn't mean the food can't still be festive! I found my favorite big box of cookie cutters, complete with my very favorite simple Christmas tree cutter.
      

    Yalda Night (Winter Solstice) 2015 and Shami Haveej - Carrot Shami Kabab with Sweet & Sour Tomato Sauce | Turmeric & Saffron!

    Yalda Night (Winter Solstice) 2015 and Shami Haveej - Carrot Shami Kabab with Sweet & Sour Tomato Sauce | Turmeric & Saffron!

    شب چله/شب یلداShab-e Yalda/Shab-e Chelleh, the ancient Persian celebration of the longest night, dates back thousands of years ago to the birth of میترا Mithra the god of light who was born on the eve of yalda (winter solstice).After the longest night of the year the days will gradually become longer symbolizing the victory of light over darkness.

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