by Timaree Hagenburger | Feb 2, 2011 | Articles, Lodi News Sentinel Articles
Dear Timaree: “Aren’t all potatoes basically this same when it comes to nutrition?” The short answer, “no”…! Since February is National Sweet Potato Month and National Heart Disease Awareness Month, I wanted to sing the praises of...
by Timaree Hagenburger | Feb 2, 2011 | Recipes
Oven-Roasted Sweet Potato Fries Within the first few days of purchasing sweet potatoes, I will scrub several, and then, leaving the skins on, cut them into wedges or “fries” and transfer them to a gallon zip-top bag and add seasoning. If I don’t cook them right away,...
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jan 5, 2011 | Articles, Lodi News Sentinel Articles
Dear Timaree: My neighbor has a winter garden and has gifted me with chard, do you have a favorite recipe? While we enjoy it sauteed with some red onion and a splash of balsamic vinegar, our favorite way to eat chard is in a recipe we “invented” and named after my...
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jan 5, 2011 | Recipes
Shop SmartLook for chard with crisp-looking stems and leaves (not wilted), free of brown/black areas. Prep SmartSince a small amount of dirt will often remain, it is best to let the chard soak in a large bowl of cool water, swirling the leaves around so that any...
by Timaree Hagenburger | Dec 29, 2010 | Recipes
Pumpkin Oatmeal My Pumpkin Oatmeal is a deliciously satisfying and nutritious breakfast that tastes like dessert! This recipe will make a lot and stay fresh in the refrigerator for several days. Each morning, simply scoop out a portion to reheat! Ingredients 1 cup...