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Citrus adds a burst of bright, fresh taste (and color!) to drinks and desserts. But the fruit’s zesty personality is less often used to perk up savory dishes. Until now. Our Chef Olivia loves to mix citrus into the rich comfort foods that we crave, lending the dishes color, dimension, and tongue-tickling flavor.
Cookbook author and cake-baking afficionado Rebecca Ffrench follows her entrepreneurial dream to Upstate New York and an old shirt factory. Now that The Upstate Table is up and running, she shares the lessons she learned along the way—and a few of her delicious recipes.
When Keurig first introduced the single-brew machine in the early 1990s, it was the answer to a groggy, coffee lover’s dreams—plop in a little cup prefilled with the right amount of caffeine goodness and you had a steaming mug of perfectly brewed coffee in under a minute.
Remember those ubiquitous Swanson frozen “TV dinners”? Just pull the aluminum trays of rock-hard food from the freezer and slide them right into the oven. They were the ultimate in convenience for the burgeoning TV era. Well, these frozen dishes are decidedly not those—except for the convenience part. Our Chef Olivia dreamed up a whole new generation of frozen meals, packed with plants instead of preservatives.
Evidenced by the hyper-local eateries and micro-distilleries, it’s clear that Minneapolis is putting a fine point on its food game. We sipped, sampled, and supped through the city, landing on some small-batch makers that not only craft the most satisfying treats around, but make it a goal to support small area farmers dedicated to sustainable, ethical practices.
For the past 10 years, Justin Chapple has been whipping up books and videos packed with cooking shortcuts, hacks, and encouragement. His philosophy is summed up in the title of his latest cookbook, Just Cook It! We visited Justin in his New York home to learn his tips for keeping recipes (and kitchen design!) simple.
It may seem like they're a fancy latecomer to the party, but edible flowers have been gracing dishes since Roman times. Loved for their delicate beauty and flavor, the botanicals also offer nutritional zing. So what are you waiting for? The fact is you don’t even need to wait for spring; many edible varieties are easy to start from seed and fare well in containers. Grow your favorites in pots in a sunny window, add them to this year’s garden plan, or order tasty organic blooms from one of many online suppliers. Besides, scattering a few colorful petals on your plate is a simply lovely way to battle the winter blues.
Toss away the salty soup mixes and those envelopes of mystery powders. Naturally’s own gastro-guru, Olivia Roszkowski, just loves to stir the pot. This issue she takes the concept of instant foods to the next level, with super-simple, from-scratch recipes—all served up in a flash and with a side of health consciousness. Plenty of water brings these dishes to life, stretching your ingredients without diluting their flavor. And they get bonus points for being the perfect solution for meal prep on a busy weeknight.