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A Twist on Tradition

A Twist on Tradition

Before Valentines, take time to read “True love starts in the kitchen”… with Chef Anne from Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, highlighted in Richmond Times-Dispatch! Sink your teeth into these Valentines Day foods with a makeover.
Pumpkin Muffins

Pumpkin Muffins

Yields (about) 12 muffins 2ea large eggs 1¼c sugar 6t vegetable oil ¾c canned pumpkin, mashed 1c+6T all purpose flour ¼t salt 1t baking soda 1t ground cinnamon ⅓t ground nutmeg ⅓t ground cloves 1 pinch ground allspice   1. Preheat oven to 400°F 2. Combine eggs,...
Sweet Potato & Apple Soup

Sweet Potato & Apple Soup

Serves 4 1 small onion, small dice 1 stalk celery, small dice 1 med carrot, small dice 1t chopped garlic 1T finely chopped or grated ginger 2c vegetable stock ½c dry white wine 2 granny smith apples, peeled, seeded,  ½” dice 3 large sweet potatoes,...
Start cool, stay cool

Start cool, stay cool

As we go from zero (or slow-ish) to full speed ahead, everywhere (yay, back to school!), your time is at a premium and time management is critical. So, before you lose your cool (and who wants to spend time looking for that), here are some tips: 1. Preventative...