Eating Hoppin’ John with blackeyed peas is a Southern New Year’s tradition to bring good luck and, with the addition of greens, which represent money, prosperity in the new year. Some suggest that the origin of this “good luck” tradition dates back to the Civil War, when Union troops, especially in areas targeted by General Sherman, typically […]
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Sweet Potato, Pork and Apple Skillet Hash
Weekends are for brunch, and you don’t even have to wait until Sunday any more! While every restaurant, hotel, and cafe serves brunch – jazz brunch, gospel brunch, champagne brunch, seafood brunch; you can also cook up a fabulous brunch at home with this easy, one-skillet sweet potato, pork, and apple skillet hash in a […]
Grilled Kale with Yogurt Dressing and Toasted Hazelnuts
A unique take on kale salad from Gjelina – one of Los Angeles’s most talked-about restaurants, lauded by critics and beloved by stars, locals, and out-of-towners alike for its seductive simplicity and eclectic Cal-Med menu from talented chef Travis Lett. Tired of the usual kale salad? Try grilling kale – you will love how crispy […]
Guest Post: Chocolate Granola by Diethood
You’re all in for a real treat, because our April Top Mom, Kate from Diethood, is sharing her Chocolate Granola recipe with us! What could be better than a healthy Chocolate Granola? Kate’s Chocolate Granola contains oats, wheat germ, and almonds for added protein, and its sweetened with honey and just 2 tablespoons of brown sugar. Of […]
Clam Chowder from the Soup Kitchen
A winning clam chowder recipe with a flavorful twist from herbs de Provence. Featured on Huffington Post’s Kitchen Daily’s article on New England Clam Chowder: What’s the Best Recipe? Jump to Recipe One drizzly afternoon in December I joined several bloggers from OC Family and the Orange County Register at the Someone Cares Soup Kitchen […]
Fresh Take on Green Bean Casserole
Talk about effective branding! That green bean casserole topped with fried onions makes an appearance every Thanksgiving on millions of dinner tables across America to this day. I’m always curious about the origins of different foods, especially when it comes to dishes that are included in traditional celebrations, both cultural and religious. Because one of […]
Corn for all seasons
I think most of us are trying to eat more sustainably, buy organic when we can, be more conscientious about buying locally and seasonally at farmers markets, etc. But I’d like to share a few tips that you may not have considered from 50 Tips for Eating Sustainably at Whole Living. 1. Use the whole […]