Monthly Archives: July 2014

Freezing Berries (Blueberries, Hucks, Raspberries, Blackberries, etc.)

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, July 24, 2014 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Food Preservation Menu; 2. Freezing Stone Fruits (Peaches, etc.) I have a plethora of large raspberries this year, and want to freeze most of them. I pick them when they … Continue reading →

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Freezing Fresh Legumes (Green beans, pod peas, shelled peas, etc.)

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Aug 2008; updated 2010, 2011 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Fava Beans (Shelling blanching, cooking) The basic process is the same for all of these green legumes; the only difference is the blanching and ice-shock … Continue reading →

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Marinades and Grilling/High Heat Cooking Tips for Meats

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, July 19, 2014 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Cooking meat at high temperatures (grilling, broiling, deep frying and pan frying) produces toxins (that increase your risk of cancer) such as: polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) heterocyclic amines (HCAs) advanced glycation endproducts … Continue reading →

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Blueberry Burgers

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, July 19, 2014 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Kafta: Middle Eastern Burgers; 2. Marinades and Grilling/High-Heat Cooking Tips for Meats I first had a version of this recipe at a lunch sandwich shop near my office in Portland. … Continue reading →

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Chicken Braised with Red Wine Vinegar & Tomatoes

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Jul 2014 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Chicken alla Cacciatora (Hunters’ Chicken); 2. Braised Italian Game Hen, with Green Beans, Tomatoes & Olives; 3. Italian-Style Chicken, Braised with Green Beans, Tomatoes & Olives I’m always on the lookout for … Continue reading →

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