Posted by Billie-Jean | Feb 3rd, 2010

An Ode to the Turnip

I am doing my best to cook in season.  Apparently from what I have read, eating in season is more important than we realize.  I recently wrote a blog post about all the benefits of eating locally here. I have been looking through the various charts for what is in season in B.C. right now and what I am finding is a bunch of vegetables that you rarely hear about anymore.  Here is a list: Veggies:  Beans (dried),...

Posted by Billie-Jean | Feb 1st, 2010

Red Cabbage with Apples and Bacon

Ingredients: 2 tbs olive oil or butter 1 large red onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 shredded red cabbage or green cabbage or both! 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 teaspoons sugar 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and chopped 3 to 4 slices cooked bacon, diced 1/2 cup chicken broth salt, to taste Preparation: In a large saucepan or Dutch...