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Posted June 2011
Fresh corn on the cob is a wonderful, fresh treat at this time of the year, but some of us have trouble eating the corn from the cob. For those so afflicted, try making sautéed fresh corn for them. The flavor is as good as corn-on-the-cob, perhaps better because the flavor of the butter goes [...]
Continue ReadingPosted May 2011
May is the perfect time for finding the most luscious, ripe berries to buy or to pick. Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and dewberries are perfect in May. Try this wonderful Berry Sauce recipe, and see if you can make perfect berries even better. This recipe makes six cups, so freeze some for later, and enjoy a [...]
Continue ReadingPosted April 2011
An easy and tasty Easter treat, Crackles satisfy the sweet tooth, and can be part of Easter snacks, or even a basket treat if wrapped or bagged. Crackles were originally a traditional Scottish recipe which called for rice bubbles and thin cream. We modified it a bit, but it is still quite tasty. Try it [...]
Continue ReadingPosted March 2011
2oz Mayonnaise 3oz Grated Parmesan Cheese 4oz Butter ¼tsp Garlic Powder (or One Finely Chopped Small Garlic Clove) ¼tsp Paprika 2 Drops Hot Pepper Sauce (or To Taste) 1 Loaf French Sourdough Bread, Sliced In ¼ Inch Slices (Use Electric Knife for Even Slices) Mix all ingredients until smooth, except bread. Toast bread slices [...]
Continue ReadingPosted February 2011
A great family treat to make with the children during rainy winter days is this recipe for no bake cookies which are low fat, low sugar and high in fiber. (They are tasty as well!) Note: this recipe requires no baking, but adult help is necessary to heat the first mixture. After the first mixture [...]
Continue ReadingPosted January 2011
Celebration of the New Year is the oldest of all holidays – it was first observed 4,000 years ago in ancient Babylon. In the southern United States, we often celebrate the holiday with some traditional foods such as black eyed peas, cabbage or other “greens” and cornbread. The legumes are often cooked with ham or [...]
Continue ReadingPosted December 2010
The best food buys for the month of December include apples, cranberries, oranges, and nuts. This list seems perfect for Cranberry Orange Bread. This bread is easy to make in the bread machine, and is wonderful to have on hand for quick, nutritious snacks and breakfasts during the holidays. The bread also toasts beautifully. 1 [...]
Continue ReadingPosted November 2010
Fall is the time for digging sweet potatoes, which makes it the perfect time to cook and enjoy the delicious root vegetable, whether baked, in casseroles, cakes, pies or breads. Try this wonderful recipe for a tasty treat that’s sure to make you fall in love with Avoyelles sweet potato bread. 3 Cups Sugar 1 [...]
Continue ReadingPosted November 2010
Dietary fiber is a very important essential nutrient that the average person fails to consume enough of on a daily basis. The recommended intake is 25-30 grams of fiber daily, or 14 grams per every 1,000 calories consumed. A healthy diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and beans/legumes will provide most of the fiber [...]
Continue ReadingPosted November 2010
The Avoyel Indians, early inhabitants of Avoyelles, cultivated “The Three Sisters”: corn, beans, and squash. These three vegetables were grown together: corn to provide the sturdy stalks, beans to climb up the corn stalks, and squash or pumpkin to grow on the cool, shady ground beneath. From one small plot, three nutritious foods could be [...]
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