My dining room has been a challenge since we purchased our ranch-style, circa 1970 home in South Baton Rouge nearly 18 years ago. Renovation plans were continually shelved over the years, and now that we’re soon-to-be empty nesters, we’re mulling a a new dilemma: renovate or relocate. Cooking at home and sharing meals is my...
Burgers. We consider them a supper solution for so many reasons. They come together quickly and adapt to the stovetop, oven or grill. They’re perfect for weeknight dinner but can also feed a weekend crowd. Tailgating, camping, slumber parties…burgers fit the bill. Here’s a roundup of our favorites plus Anne’s newest creation: Bison Burgers with Smoky Mayo....
This post is part of our Meet the Artisan series highlighting local food artisans, their products and their production processes. Product photo credit: Ashley Savoy. A food artisan is a person who uses non-industrialized methods of food production, usually by hand and in small batches to create a high-quality food product. This series seeks to focus...
Ever wondered how to use wasabi powder? How about which type of cinnamon works best for baking? If you’ve ever faced flavor-confusion you’re not alone. With the large variety of herbs and spices on the market and in honor of National Spices and Herbs day, we’ve put together this quick guide covering the origins, uses and flavors of the most...
Shallot Extra Virgin Olive Oil is one of those products that keeps proving itself a winner in dish after dish. Shallot give a mild onion-garlic flavor to this oil making it both delicious and versatile. Check out these Five Ways with Shallot Extra Virgin Olive Oil: 1. Cauliflower Toast. These cauliflower toasts are where simplicity meets big flavors. We...
You’ll be surprised by the fresh herbal flavor in our Rosemary Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Versatile in so many ways…here are our Five Ways: 1- Rosemary Kettle Chips – A simple bag of store-bought kettle chips, all gussied up and served with a cool, creamy dipping sauce? Yes, please! A drizzle of Rosemary Extra Virgin Olive Oil and...
Garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oil is one of those products where we sometimes wonder: what CAN’T you do with this? This is the number one seller in the store for good reason. It’s delicious, versatile and sure to become a mainstay in your cooking. Check out these Five Ways with Garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oil:...
Light, lemony. Use this oil to brighten up an ordinary salad or add some zip to roast chicken. It pairs perfectly with our Fig and Pomegranate Balsamics. Read on for five ways to put your Meyer Lemon Olive Oil to use. 1. Maple Glazed Roast Salmon – We pair up Meyer Lemon Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Garlic Maple...
FIVE WAYS: BLOOD ORANGE AVOCADO OIL Avocado Oil is a healthy and delicious workhorse and kitchen tool! Now pair that versatility with Blood Orange…wow! That’s a match made in culinary heaven. Here are our Five Ways with Blood Orange Avocado Oil: 1. Seared Scallops. We use our Orange Pepper to season the scallops and sear them in our Blood Orange Avocado...
FIVE WAYS: IT’S GREEK TO ME BLEND We love It’s Greek to Me Blend. Locally-blended. Rich Mediterranean Herbs and Spices. Salt free. What’s not to love? Here’s five ideas for this delicious blend. How many more can you think of? 1. Greek Chickpea Salad Pitas. Packed with protein and perfectly portable. These Greek Chickpea Salad Pitas are...