Monthly Archives: February 2018

Milk Street Magazine

Posted on February 23, 2018 by yogi mama

This magazine is filled with fantastic recipes. They are interesting. They are easy. And they are delicious. We’ve made the Japanese fried chicken, the Broccoli pasta (you make a sauce from the stems!) and countless others. We’ve have not been … Continue reading →

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Monsieur Mirepoix

Posted on February 20, 2018 by yogi mama

  So I mentioned in my post Bulgur: The Epically Delicious Grain that Mirepoix, the mixture of chopped onions, celery and carrot used as a base for French soups and sauces, had an interesting history. First off, I should mention … Continue reading →

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Snacking Chocolate

Posted on February 19, 2018 by yogi mama

How is it 2017 and chocolate is only now being recognized as an official snack item? This is ridiculous. I’ve known since the first time I tasted it. I am, of course, speaking of Barkthins. Is this bag empty? Is … Continue reading →

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Bulgur: The Epically Delicious Grain

Posted on February 19, 2018 by yogi mama

You have met bulgur before.  It was probably dressed in Tabouli.  But it’s got a lot more to offer – after 4000 years of being cultivated – it’s been around the block.  Bulgur means “bruised grain” and it has to … Continue reading →

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