Among all of the fall fruits, quince is probably the most misunderstood. It looks like it could be as tasty as an apple or a pear, but if you bit right into it you’d be disappointed – its consistency is woody and its taste is astringent. But – and this is an important point – […]
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Pie, Pie, and More Pie with Gilmore Girls
It’s that time of the year when we bond with our loved ones over pie…and TV. So as Netflix prepares to roll out Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life on November 25, we thought we’d bring you some of our favorite pies to eat as you and your favorite TV companions watch Lorelai, Rory, […]
Mince Fruit Pie
Just in time for the holidays, we’ve got some Mince Fruit Pie for you. Notice that there’s no “meat” in thie pie; just pure delicious fruit. We made this pie for a recent Food Bloggers Los Angeles meeting and it was a hit. But as we served it we learned something funny – apparently everyone […]
Southwest BBQ Turkey Tacos – and a Giveaway
Update: Congrats to Shaina, our giveaway winner! Thanks to all who entered. We love Thanksgiving and all of its warm, rich, comfort foods. But sometimes it’s good to lighten things up a little bit, add some new color, throw in a little crunch, or just find a way to make everything a just little bit […]
Thanksgiving, Done Simply. For Real.
Thanksgiving already?!? But – but – we’re still trying to come up with creative Halloween recipes! As of this writing it’s two days before Thanksgiving and we’ve done nothing – nothing – whatsoever to prepare for a dinner for nine. Grocery shopping will have to happen after work; pies and rolls will be store-bought. But […]
Lovely Leftovers
Leftovers, let me tell you: You’ve got an image problem. It starts with your name: Leftovers. You’re basically telling everyone that you are the food that no one had use for the first time around. How are you going to get anyone interested in you with a reputation like that? The truth is, you’re still […]
Hi! I'm Jeanne Fratello - a writer, reporter, and a mom who is on a mission to find great food for kids and to keep parents up to date on the latest nutrition news. You can read more about me here.
