9 Culinary Content Network Stories To Read Right Now: 3/19/2013 Slideshow
Taste Food — Lemon Mint Risotto
Taste Food chronicles "a culinary journey beginning and ending at the kitchen table." With each new address in each new country, "unique traditions [are] reinforced with food," and regardless of your background, they culminate, as always, at the kitchen table. Here, the techniques of "a good risotto" are discussed, perfected, and given crisp, clean flavor.
Pepper Lynn — Blueberry Pineapple Smoothie with Yogurt Whey
Pepper Lynn (loving people through food) is authored by a "Texan turned Seattleite" who is a purist in food terms, and who loves the occasional splurge. Her recipes are simple to prepare and "bursting with flavor," and she strives to provide clear instruction for all her readers regardless of skill level. Here, she gives a sample from living gluten-free, with a recipe for a fruity and gluten-free-friendly smoothie.
1840 Farm — Moxy Restaurant: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
1840 Farm "live[s] and write[s] at the intersection of family, food, and farming." Her 170-year-old farmhouse had onions growing in the cabinets and water sprouting from the stone-walled cellar when she and her family moved in, but the stories those farm house walls had to tell kept them locked in, and staying for more. In this post, she shared a restaurant that takes up the little time she spends away from the fresh produce of the farm — Moxy, modern American tapas.
MarocMama — 25 Snack Ideas for a Flying Picnic
MarocMama is a "curious world traveling mom, mom of two busy boys, foodie at heart," and lover of social media and all things Moroccan. She started her blog to share her recipes and those of her Moroccan husband's family, and hopes to inspire others to explore Moroccan cuisine and culture. Here, MarocMama gives readers 25 ideas for a picnic in the air — air regulation and space-constraint friendly.
Apples and Arteries — Turkey Mushrooms Sloppy Joes
Apples and Arteries (Heart-healthy living, lots of apples, recipes, exercise, Labradors, and fun!) is an active woman's attempt to join the "healthy-living community and share [her] journey of finding balance," with food, exercise, and life. She shares recipes, travel tips, exercise notes, science news, and random thoughts. In this post, Apples and Arteries proposes a healthier way to make sloppy joes, adding turkey and mushrooms into the mix.
The Mommy Games — Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
The Mommy Games is a blog by "city mommy, foodie, stroller runner, obsessive planner, and shoe lover," Ashley, who is "planning, loving, and surviving the games of motherhood." Her blog is aimed at helping other moms get through motherhood a little easier and a little less alone, with recipes for your family, parenting tips and advice, and anything else to help bedtime go smoothly and deliver a well-deserved glass of wine that much sooner. Here, Ashley talks about the tricky nature of first-birthday-cakes, mastering the combination of safety, healthfulness, and tastiness (for adults and children).
30A Eats — South Walton: Shop Like a Local Chef — Ed Reese of Edward’s Fine Food & Wine Shares His Secrets
30A Eats (Take a Bite of the Good Life) loves food, "it's just that simple." In her blog, Susan Benton goes beyond food's surface, and aims to highlight the people behind its existence, and to show where good food comes from and where you can get it. In this post, Susan sits down with Ed Reese of Edward's Fine Food and Wines in Rosemary Beach, Fla., to get his professional secrets on local produce and his philosophies.
Love Grows Wild — Stacked Egg Floral Arrangement
Love Grows Wild loves everything about being a homemaker, from cooking for her family to creating handmade cards to throwing parties to teaching herself to sew. Her friends call her "Mini Martha," and she loves every second of it. Love Grows Wild gives her a voice and opportunity to share her passions, and to invite others to follow her on her journey of crafting, designing, and discovering what life is all about. Here, Love Grows Wild gives some tips on spring- and Easter-themed centerpieces, mixing eggs and florals.
Turmeric N Spice — Spicy Pickled Veggies
Turmeric N Spice doesn't know when or how she fell in love with cooking, but with time has realized her passion for the art of culinary voice — "celebrating the pleasure that food brings to our lives." She uses this space to share who she is and what she can do best, "bringing fresh food to the table" and celebrating it. P.S., you can call her Simi. In this post, Simi gives us some beautiful pictures and a recipe for making spicy pickled veggies, a welcome addition to spring and summer menus.