Written by Lana of Bibberche The eastern states are buried under several feet of fresh snow, and the temperatures in Southern California have plummeted, as if in solidarity. My girls and I wear our socks to bed, put on several layers of clothing, and pile up blankets to keep our noses warm. But nothing warms us up better than comforting food: a hot batch of homemade buttermilk biscuits, a steaming pot of creamy chicken soup, or a hearty pork paprikash. When I can see my own breath ... continue reading...
An Odd Bit Recipe: Sweet Marrow Custard (Flan) with a Mango Jam
We've been celebrating Odd Bits at Spain in Iowa this month by sharing recipes and stories starring nutrient dense variety cuts and offal pieces. Offal (organ meats), not awful. Over the past couple of generations, we've slowly pushed aside organ meats and other odd bits of the animal by the way side. Really, it's a shame as I've learned from Jennifer McLagan's book, Odd Bits, that if prepared correctly organ meats can be enjoyed and something to look forward to. Not only are they a ... continue reading...
An Odd Bits Recipe: Liver and Onions
Written by Foy of Foy Update – Garden. Cook. Write. Repeat. I know liver is healthy but I'd never made it before or even eaten it. I wanted to know if liver was easy to prepare and if it tasted good. I am happy to report that liver is a cinch to cook; only taking 30 minutes. And while it did not taste like any meat or beef I have had before, it was good. The texture of liver is often what people comment on. Liver is the texture of the yolk of a hard-boiled egg mixed with fine ... continue reading...
Pan Seared Pork Chops With Chimichurri Sauce and a Side of Sautéed Brussels Sprouts
You want to know what will make your man happy this Valentines Day? A juicy, locally raised, pork chop with chimichurri sauce and a side of Brussels sprouts. It's definitely true when they say that the way to a man's heart is through his belly and, as much as my man appreciates the veg that I make him, there's nothing that makes him happier than when I serve him meat. He's an Iowa boy through and through and I love that about him. The secret to a truly phenomenal pork chop really comes ... continue reading...
Ridiculously Good Lunches For Kids
The collage above are images of the past three weeks of Ridiculously Good Lunches for Kids. When I started Ridiculously Good Lunches for Kids my hope was that my children would learn to appreciate what was being served to them. Also, that they would start to enjoy all the different kind of flavors that can be created with vegetables. As I've posted my images to instagram every day, many people have asked me, "Do your kids respond well to that?" The truth is that sometimes they do and ... continue reading...
