Recipes Cave

A new law will come into effect today making companies label produce and meats with the country it comes from. However processed food don't have to the Obama administration says its a start. I don't know if it will make folks make healthier choices but its interesting, I often pick up a piece of fruit and imagine how the orchard would be. Amazingly America grows so much even in North Carolina where I live I am amazed by what folks grow in their back gardens squash, zucchini, apples, tomatos, spinach, okra, potatoes just to name a few. Check out your local farmers markets for great local and healthy produce and you may be surprised to see what's grown in your neck of the woods! But remember unprocessed foods, with just one or two ingredients are much better for you, like fruits and vegetables, organic meats, lentils and beans and whole grain breads. If you don't know what the ingredient is don't eat it !!!

Black and White Cookie Giveaway

The Black and White Cookie Compan y has kindly agreed to do a giveaway. Black and White cookies are famous in New York City when I was last there I had a few he he, they are so good, like a cookie but a little like a cake, with one half coated in chocolate and one half with white icing. They are perfect with a good cup of coffee and great to share. I love this company as its started by a real Entrepreneur. He saw the gap in the market to ship this tasty cookie around the country and share one of NYC's historical cookies. Heres a little about the company, all you have to do is leave a comment (US Residents only, sorry) and I will pick a winner at random to receive a pack of 12 cookies to share with your loved ones. I know I am a dietitian but I honestly believe a small cookie once in while can fit into a balanced meal plan! I will announce the winner on friday. About Us The Black and White Cookie Company was conceptualized by Joshua Auerbach, a long time fan of the Black and White C

Cooking Beef in the Heart of the Jungle (Survival in the Wilderness)

As the sun dipped low on the horizon, casting a golden hue across the dense canopy of the jungle, I found myself deep within its embrace, surrounded by the symphony of nature's chorus. My journey had brought me to this untamed wilderness, where survival was not merely a choice but a necessity. With my rifle slung over my shoulder and the echoes of the wild reverberating around me, I embarked on a quest for sustenance. The dense foliage seemed to envelop me as I ventured deeper into the heart of the jungle, my senses heightened and attuned to every rustle and chirp. Hours passed in pursuit of elusive prey, until finally, my efforts bore fruit. A magnificent stag emerged from the underbrush, its powerful form a testament to the unforgiving landscape it called home. With steady hands and a racing heart, I took aim and fired, the crack of the rifle splitting the air. As the adrenaline of the hunt began to fade, the reality of my situation set in. I was alone in the wilderness, with not

Guest Post from Butterfly Kitchen

I stumbled upon Ozoz's blog and was reading a post about slurping on noodles and cultural food practices it fascinated me, so she kindly agreed to give us a guest post. She is Nigerian, living in the Netherlands and has friends from around the globe and has a neat perspective, hope you enjoy, oh and check out the blog KitchenButterly.com its great. I am always open to guest blogs, as we can learn so much from each other and its awesome to have different voices on chow and chatter, comment if interested LOL Who am I? I've always loved food - except for the first 9 years of my life but that's very well behind me now. I am wife to one, mother of three and a full-time worker - a Geologist by trade and Foodie by heart. I love food. Anything to do with it. Eating, talking, scheming and planning, listening, reading, knowing, doing..... Shall I go on? . I love to create food and share it by writing and feeding,not to mention my craze for photography. Put all these together and th

The Food of The Kingdom of Bhutan

Punakha Dzong It was last October that the king of Bhutan got married, I remember being captivated by the beautiful clothes and pretty countryside it provided a rare glimse into this most isolated of countries. Around this time Patricia commented on the Chow and Chatter facebook wall she was going!, I always enjoy Patricia's comments and conversation and finally last night I asked to see pictures and asked for a guest post. She's a busy lady and doesn't blog but has a facebook page for food and shares my passion for food, travel and culture. Here's a wonderful treat a look at the delightful food of Bhutan thanks so much Patricia means the world to me. Thank you for the invite to do a guest post. In November of 2011, I travelled to the Kingdom of Bhutan. I am a friend of the King of Bhutan, we met while students together at JFK School of Government at Harvard University in 2005 (he was Crown Prince and I was doing post-graduate studies after law school). He invited his

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