Cooking tips

Our survival no longer depends on our knowledge of nature's cycles, but there is much to be gained from getting back this lost wisdom. Regardless of technology's advances, the fact remains that food in season is the best. Apples taste better when they haven't been flown half way around the world. And buying in season encourages local producers who, boosted by factors like the rise in farmers' markets, are building a more sustainable food industry.


Making your own lunch instead of buying from a sandwich shop saves on packaging, and could also save you approx £4 a day or £1,000 per year!


Try Organic Food : Organically-grown food costs more, but you get what you pay for. It is 2-10 times richer in minerals, contains no pesticides, and tastes better. It is better for you, your planet, and your palate. Wild unhybridized food is what your body was designed for, before our ancestors started messing with Mother Nature. Take it easy with highly hybridized fruits (bananas, seedless anything) and vegetables (carrots, beets, white potatoes).


Safety in the kitchen

If the deep fat fryer oil starts to smoke don't put the food in. Turn off the heat and leave it to cool.
If you're called away from the cooker - by the phone, say, or by someone at the door - take pans off the heat. It's the easiest thing in the world to forget about them.




Emerald Vichyssoise Recipe
Emerald Vichyssoise Category Chicken Recipes 
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Ingredients And Procedures

3 Tbsp Butter

1 1/2 C Green Onions And Tops -- chopped

1 10 Oz. Pkg. Frozen Chopped Spinach -- thawed

2 Cans Frozen Potato Soup -- thawed

1 C Light Cream Or Cream Substitute

2 1/2 C Chicken Broth -- boiling

2 Tbsp Lemon Juice

1/2 Tsp Salt -- or to taste

1/4 tsp Pepper

Chives -- for garnish

Melt butter in double boiler until frothy. Saut? onions in butter 2 to 3 minutes. Add spinach, potato soup, cream, and chicken broth. Mix well and stir for 15 minutes. Pur?e in blender, andding lemon juice, salt and pepper. Chill several hours or overnight. Serve with sprinkle of chives on top. May be thinned with milk, if desired.

Makes about 2? quarts.

Source: "Mmountain Measures" -- Junior League of Charleston, WV ed. 1974

billspa@icanect.net

 
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