If you read our blog regularly, you know that I live in a small-ish town in central Virginia. We are about 30 miles from Charlottesville, with a mountain in between, which makes it seem like 100 miles. The best thing about the area where I live is the availability of local farm goods like; produce, diary, meat, eggs, and poultry.
Recipes
Green Olive Hummus
I didn’t realize how much I loved green olives until I made this hummus. Mario Specialty Food sent us some olives and asked us to help them create some healthy recipes. Originally I thought I’d make a tapinade, but decided to go with a hummus instead. I’m so glad I did. The green olives simply extend the olive oil flavor in the hummus and it so so yummy.
Clean Eating Super Bowl Game Plan
Are you ready for some football? I know I am. I love all things football. (I know I sound like a broken record.) But, I thought I’d share my menu for the upcoming festivities. I will be showcasing some of my favorite My Clean Kitchen recipes plus a salad. Have to get the extra greens…
Sunchoke Soup
But seriously, if you have never seen a Sunchoke its appearance may confuse you. It sort of looks like a large funky piece of ginger. Even more confusing it is also known as a Jerusalem Artichoke….but it looks nothing like an artichoke and is not from Jerusalem….so there you go. Since I was unfamiliar with this particular vegetable I did a little research before I set out to cook. They have a taste and consistency tat is similar to potatoes…SO I decided to make a soup. It was good! I added a little Spinach Pesto on the side for a garnish, which, when mixed in, gives the soup a wonderful something extra. If you are new to Sunchokes….this soup is an excellent introduction!
S.P.A.C.E. My Spices
We are so happy to have another guest post from Kathryn McMillan from Clutter Conversions, LLC. You will definitely learn a lot. I bookmarked a couple of pages! Enjoy and let us know what you think.
Ropa Vieja con Pollo
Growing up in Florida, I had so many friends who were Cuban. I ate A LOT of Cuban food made by loving Abuelas. Foods like, Arroz con pollo, platinos, black beans and rice, and Ropa Vieja. I am so in love with Cuban food and culture. When Mario Specialty Foods asked us to help them…
Enter to Win a Mario Olive Gift Basket!
Guess what? It is giveaway time here at My Clean Kitchen! Today’s item is an amazing gift basket from Mario Camacho…featuring the best ingredient of all….OLIVES!!! Jessica and I love olives. They are healthy, packed full of nutrients, and delicious! Packed full of good fats and antioxidants olives can truly be considered a super food….
Spicy Chicken Wings and Blue Cheese Sauce
Yum I love January. Yes, I said it. Even though we have snow on the ground and its freezing outside, I love it. But, my love is not for the weather, it’s because there is so much football. Yes yes, I know the football season starts in September and I have 4 months of it,…
Red Lentil Coconut Curry
Today I decided to try my hand at a simple curry. I don’t know about you but I am a curry addict. I like all kinds. Spicy. Sweet. Mild. Red. Green. You name it I will eat it. However, most of my favorite curries usually involve coconut milk. it adds such a delightfully creamy texture to the dish while providing a depth of flavor and sweetness that is to die for. Today I decided to indulge my love of coconut curries and make a wonderful mild red lentil curry. I threw in some fresh local kale and organic sweet onions…and I must admit it was delicious! Exactly what I needed to cheer me up on this cold dreary day.
Tips for Going Local
Hey Everyone! Today I am going to talk about some tricks I have discovered for going local. I know that sometimes it can be a challenge to find local food, so I am also going to go over how Sara and I go about it, and offer a few tips along the way! I recently…