{This is, obviously, a not-so-meatless recipe. Check back next week for a fresh and seasonal Meatless Monday recipe.} As a devotee to all-things-dairy, I was excited to spot the “Goaterie” blog party mentioned on Twitter. Of course, there’s more to goat (or from) than cheese, so it seemed time to give the meat a try. […]
Middle Eastern Grilled Goat Kabobs
August 1st, 2011 · 8 Comments
Tags: at market · events · grassfed · grilled · proteins · recipe
Pear Ricotta Sausage Pizza (and Curious Chef product review)
November 10th, 2009 · 7 Comments
I’ve written a lot about apples this fall, but I’d be remiss not to mention that other star of late autumn fruit stands: the pear. From crisp Asian pears, perfect for salads, to sweet Bartlett pears, poached for dessert, and the boy’s favorite, toddler-hand-sized Seckels, we’d be hard pressed to take sides in a pear-apple […]
Tags: at market · cheese · cooking with kids · dairy · foodietots reviews · recipes · weeknight meals
At the Fairfax County Farmers Markets: Ready-to-Eat
August 14th, 2009 · 2 Comments
So, I don’t know if you’ve heard me mention it, but last week was National Farmers Market Week. Unfortunately I didn’t top last year’s personal record of five markets during the week; in fact, I only made it to four as our weekend plans were curtailed by a sick child. But, I did take advantage […]
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The Copper Pot and more at the Oakton Farmers Market
May 7th, 2009 · 5 Comments
FoodieTots @ the Farmers Market Week continues with a field trip to the Vienna/Oakton Farmers Market to sample The Copper Pot by Chef Stefano Frigerio. It’s opening week at the Fairfax County Farmers Markets, and perhaps the most publicized new vendor in local market history was the Copper Pot Food Company by Chef Stefano Frigerio. […]
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Lamb and Leek Stew
April 10th, 2009 · 2 Comments
Did you know that lamb is one of the healthier red meats? It’s high in B vitamins, zinc and iron and half its fat is unsaturated. Its tenderness also makes it easier for young toddler palates, who tend to be more sensitive to tougher meats. Of course, it is also more expensive, particularly if you’re […]