The Washington Time Herald--Food http://www.washtimesherald.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Mon, 05 May 2008 19:51:00 +0000 http://www.washtimesherald.com/foodcolumns/local_story_126195144.html Forget the nutraloaf, let’s eat enchiladas http://www.washtimesherald.com/foodcolumns/local_story_126195144.html After hearing several weeks ago about a class action suit being brought by inmates in Vermont, I thought I had my next column all but written. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:53:00 +0000 http://www.washtimesherald.com/foodcolumns/local_story_119125347.html It’s about strawberry season which equals ‘flop’ fruity dessert http://www.washtimesherald.com/foodcolumns/local_story_119125347.html When I was growing up, we had a strawberry patch out near the garden. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.washtimesherald.com/foodcolumns/local_story_112104904.html Spring time means salads http://www.washtimesherald.com/foodcolumns/local_story_112104904.html It’s spring and that means we can discard those heavy meals we needed all winter to keep out strength up during the cold weather. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:31:00 +0000 http://www.washtimesherald.com/foodcolumns/local_story_105083135.html Black walnuts are an American original http://www.washtimesherald.com/foodcolumns/local_story_105083135.html I love American black walnuts. Stockton, Mo., not far from where I grew up, is the Black Walnut Capital of the World. The meat is used for cooking and the shell is used in ceramics, cosmetics, cleaners, paint and plastic. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 09:42:00 +0000 http://www.washtimesherald.com/foodcolumns/local_story_099094237.html Trying new recipes on friends http://www.washtimesherald.com/foodcolumns/local_story_099094237.html The girls and I are having a get together tomorrow (the girls being my cousins and a few assorted friends), and when the hostess asked what she should fix, I suggested trying some new recipes. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:02:00 +0000 http://www.washtimesherald.com/foodcolumns/local_story_091100231.html Hawaiian-themed party food easy, delicious http://www.washtimesherald.com/foodcolumns/local_story_091100231.html As those of you who read my blog on the newspaper’s Web site know, a friend and I have been planning a bachelorette party for her sister for several weeks. Mon, 24 Mar 2008 10:01:00 +0000 http://www.washtimesherald.com/foodcolumns/local_story_084100116.html Oatmeal cake, new or old version, just as good (and healthy?) http://www.washtimesherald.com/foodcolumns/local_story_084100116.html I recently resurrected and improved an old recipe after seeing a similar one in another newspaper. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:06:00 +0000 http://www.washtimesherald.com/foodcolumns/local_story_077100719.html Easter treats that are easy to make http://www.washtimesherald.com/foodcolumns/local_story_077100719.html With Easter less than a week away, my thoughts turn to Easters of my youth. Growing up in northeast Indiana, I remember very few warm Easters. Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:01:00 +0000 http://www.washtimesherald.com/foodcolumns/local_story_070110205.html Save money and still serve a good meal http://www.washtimesherald.com/foodcolumns/local_story_070110205.html Let’s face it: whether George W. wants to admit it or not, we’re in a recession. He may as well utter the “r” word, the rest of America already has. Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:07:00 +0000 http://www.washtimesherald.com/foodcolumns/local_story_056120805.html Longing for Southern California, ripe fruits, vegetables http://www.washtimesherald.com/foodcolumns/local_story_056120805.html There are certain things I know for sure and one of those things is that every year about this time I find that I’ve had all I can stand of the Midwest. I am the queen of Autumn and the first few snowfalls I get all excited and spend the day doing all of my favorite things, and then it hits. Usually it’s sudden and attacks without warning and leads to a very desperate phone call to my best friend who lives in Southern California. Mon, 18 Feb 2008 11:31:00 +0000 http://www.washtimesherald.com/foodcolumns/local_story_049113112.html Green pea soup tastes just as good from the slow cooker http://www.washtimesherald.com/foodcolumns/local_story_049113112.html I love green pea soup. It’s warm, hearty, filling — and healthy! Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:16:00 +0000 http://www.washtimesherald.com/foodcolumns/local_story_042101742.html Old microwave recipe still a favorite http://www.washtimesherald.com/foodcolumns/local_story_042101742.html I got my first microwave oven in 1976. The first thing I made in it was scrambled eggs. That was the last time also. Mon, 28 Jan 2008 10:09:00 +0000 http://www.washtimesherald.com/foodcolumns/local_story_028101435.html Getting ready for Super Bowl Sunday http://www.washtimesherald.com/foodcolumns/local_story_028101435.html On a little stroll Friday morning between my children’s daycare and the newspaper office, I whisked my scarf tightly around my neck and thought to myself, “Boy, I’ll really be glad when winter’s over.” Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:23:00 +0000 http://www.washtimesherald.com/foodcolumns/local_story_021092407.html Recreating vacation fare took 2 recipes http://www.washtimesherald.com/foodcolumns/local_story_021092407.html During a recent trip to Florida, I did what we all do on vacation — eat way too much. I’ve always enjoyed the food at Disney World, but I have to say this time I’ve had better. Mon, 14 Jan 2008 11:51:00 +0000 http://www.washtimesherald.com/foodcolumns/local_story_014115214.html Crockpot potato soup is a crowd pleaser http://www.washtimesherald.com/foodcolumns/local_story_014115214.html Food is an important part of any family gathering. When my husband and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary, we wanted to provide plenty of food for our guests with minimum preparation. Who wants to spend all of their time in the kitchen when a celebration is going on?