http://www.foodieview.com/blog Tips, News & Articles from FoodieView Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:52:08 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en By Susan of Food Blogga Photo by Food Blogga I always thought dates were unloved Christmas food. Those sad, dry brown fruits stuffed with an almond and dusted with confectioners’ sugar never stood a chance against Christmas cookies and cakes. My feelings towards dates changed significantly a few years ago. A farmer at ... http://www.foodieview.com/blog/2009/11/16/recipe-roundup-a-date-ill-never-forget/ By Lisa of La Mia Cucina Photo by The Kitchn We’re smack dab in the middle of my most favorite season of all time. Autumn. There’s nothing better than the cooler, crisp air.. the smell of bon fires, newly fallen leaves, and BIRTHDAY CAKE! hehehe Yep, my birthday ... http://www.foodieview.com/blog/2009/11/09/recipe-roundup-autumn-celebrations/ By Kalyn Denny of Kalyn’s Kitchen Photo by Kitchen Parade November is Diabetes Awareness Month, a time when the American Diabetes Association and other groups are joining together in a campaign to raise awareness about a disease that impacts 24 million children and adults in the United States. The ADA ... http://www.foodieview.com/blog/2009/11/02/recipe-roundup-diabetes-awareness-in-your-kitchen/ Recipe Roundup: Preserving Seasonal Produce by Meeta Khurana from What’s For Lunch, Honey? Photo by What’s for Lunch, Honey? Each season brings along it’s own various varieties of fruit and vegetables. We all have our favorites: be it asparagus or rhubarb in spring or tomatoes and strawberries in the summer or ... http://www.foodieview.com/blog/2009/10/26/recipe-roundup-preserving-seasonal-produce/ By Susan Russo of Food Blogga Photo by Food Blogga Don’t wait for Thanksgiving to enjoy sweet potatoes. These tasty tubers are already plentiful at farmers’ markets and grocery stores across the country. Sweet potatoes are loved for their creamy, smooth flesh and sweet flavor. They’re also getting a lot of attention ... http://www.foodieview.com/blog/2009/10/19/recipe-roundup-sweet-potatoes-they%e2%80%99re-not-just-for-thanksgiving/ By Andrea Meyers of Andrea’s Recipes Photo by What’s For Lunch, Honey? With a crispy snap in the air, I can feel the coming of autumn. The nights and mornings have been chilly, the summer garden is dying down, the mums are starting to bloom, and I find myself craving warm comfort ... http://www.foodieview.com/blog/2009/10/12/recipe-roundup-pumkins-and-spice/ Photo by Coconut & Lime By Rachel Rappaport of Coconut & LIme Apple Cider is no mere juice. It is an unfiltered, nonalcoholic beverage that gets its translucent color from suspended bits of apple. While it is delightful as-is, it can also be used in other ways. Photo by Home Ec 101 Looking ... http://www.foodieview.com/blog/2009/10/04/recipe-roundup-getting-creative-with-apple-cider/ By Susan Russo of Food Blogga Photo by Picky Palate Are You Ready For Some Football? (Grub, That Is) Don’t wait until the Super Bowl to enjoy great football. You’ve got four months of prime time eating ahead of you. So the big question is: Do you have a game plan? Well, here’s my ... http://www.foodieview.com/blog/2009/09/28/recipe-roundup-football-food/ By Susan Russo of Food Blogga Photo by Food Blogga When it comes to baking with fruit, grapes are like wallflowers at a dance. They wait patiently to be taken for a spin while more popular fruits such as apples, berries, and figs dance the night away. It doesn’t have to ... http://www.foodieview.com/blog/2009/09/21/recipe-roundup-giving-grapes-a-chance/ By Kalyn Denny of Kalyn’s Kitchen Photo by A Year of Slow Cooking It’s not hard to understand the appeal of the Crockpot slow cooker, since everyone has times when they’re just too busy to cook, but we’d all love to have a good meal ready when we get home. I’m ... http://www.foodieview.com/blog/2009/09/14/recipe-roundup-when-youre-too-busy-to-cook-let-the-crockpot-help-with-dinner/