Strawberry season is here and what better way to cool off than with some chilled strawberry soup and delicious strawberry shortcake?
“A symbol of the delights of summer,” strawberries or “fragaria” are rich in vitamin C and potassium. They are also a source of folic acid, vitamin B5 and magnesium and are thought to have tonic, diuretic, remineralizing, and astringent properties. Read more
With graduation season upon us and the first day of summer fast approaching, below is a simple, easy to make and prepare ahead meal for large gatherings, family reunions and special celebrations. Enjoy!
Recipes include: cabbage crunch salad, lasagne (meat and vegetarian), and chocolate sundae pie.
With Springtime in mind, we offer simple & delicious recipes to enjoy for breakfast (nut bread), lunch or dinner (chicken salad) and dessert (butterscotch lemon cookies). We hope you enjoy! Read more
In keeping with our celebration of Mother’s Day, below is a reflection on First Lady and Mother Martha Washington, followed by recipes for a special Mother’s Day brunch (muffins, grapefruit and avocado salad, curried carrot coconut soup, easy curried chicken and grandma’s southern coconut cake).“As with the commander of an army, or the leader of any enterprise, so is it with the mistress of a house”, wrote Isabella Beeton (1836-1865), an English woman concerned with the critical importance of the art of “making” and “keeping” a comfortable home.
In her book The Campaign for Domestic Happiness (1861), she describes all of the virtues, etiquette and duties that are essential formanaging a home with excellence, along with recommendations on everything from a suitable wardrobe to the treatment and pay of “domestic help.”
A particular favorite of mine is the importance of “early rising.” Ms. Beeton writes:
“Early rising is one of the most essential qualities which enter into good Household Management…when a mistress is an early riser, it is almost certain that her house will be orderly and well-managed.” Read more
Mornings are often spent on autopilot. Getting out of the door on time is enough of a challenge – but having a good breakfast doesn’t have to be one, too.
Rather than skipping the morning meal entirely or grabbing something on the go, chia seed pudding is a super easy, tasty, and nutritious option that can be prepped in minutes the night before. Chia seeds are mixed with milk (non-dairy works perfectly well, too) and left in the fridge overnight. The tiny seeds absorb the liquid and plump up like tapioca with a very similar texture. Read more
In celebration of the return of Full House in a 13-episode spinoff, Fuller House, scheduled to premiere next year, ATG is sharing some recipes for a delicious, family meal to enjoy together “Around the Table”, along with some fun “Just For Kids” recipes. See also our reflection on children’s poetry.
As a young mother in the beginning stages of learning how to cook, I often turned to The Fannie Farmer Cookbook (1896), which became a trusted source of some of the best, most basic and easy-to-follow recipes I have ever used.
Many of the recipes, including these delicious buttermilk pancakes (and two more below), have become some of our “family favorites”, made time and again at the request of both family and friends alike. Read more
When you think of Hawai’i, what do you think of? Surfing? Pineapples? Coconuts? Luaus and leis? Us, too. Except, having recently visited O’ahu, we’d add just one more thing to our list: coffee. Specifically, Kona coffee.
Described as a “deliciously rich, medium-bodied and slightly acidic coffee with a heady aroma and complex, winey, spicy taste”, it turns out that Kona coffee is extremely popular among coffee aficionados worldwide and is considered one of the most valued and premium coffees in the world.
With a history that is just as rich and plentiful as its taste, it’s not difficult to understand why. Read more
We’re featuring “All Things Hawaiian”! Check out our reflection on our travels in O’ahu, some interesting facts on Hawai’i and a look at the meaning of Aloha and “The Aloha Spirit.” Stay tuned for some delicious Hawaiian “treats”, such as…
And, always remember to…
This Easter season, we reflect on why traditions are important, feature ATG’s pick of some of the most famous Easter traditions and serve up some “old” and new Spring recipes, below (including Strawberry Chiffon Pie, Avocado and Crab Salad, and Lemon-Scented Risotto with Seared Scallops):
Cast off winter’s heavy garb with a slice of Strawberry Chiffon Pie. Light and airy and sweet as a breath of Spring air, it is a “traditional” dish from the ancient days of Betty Crocker – America’s fictional home cook, created for a promotional gimmick by Gold Medal Flour in 1921 to personalize responses to consumer inquiries. Betty Crocker became a cultural icon and part of American families’ food “traditions” for more than 90 years! Read more
You may associate the warm, delicious and comforting breakfast food “pancakes” – otherwise known as “Johnnnycakes”, “flapjacks” and “griddle cakes” – as a distinctly American dish, but their origin extends back to the beginning of man with two simple ingredients made useful by natural elements.
“Water and a fistful of pounded grain poured upon a hot rock in the sun must have been the world’s first pancake, the very first bread”, writes Dorian Leigh Parker in the introduction to her book, Pancakes: From Flapjacks to Crepes. Read more