Now that summer is over and schools have started, fall is in the air and it's time to get your crock on! It was only last year that I bought my first crock pot and my culinary life has forever been changed. Gone are those stressful nights of trying to figure out a last minute dinner plan for my cranky, hungry kids. The crock certainly lives up to it's motto: "cooks while the cook's away." There's no excuse. Using a crock pot is too easy. Dump your food in the morning and when you get home at night, your meal is ready to be … [Read more...]
How to Make Grilled Kale – Video
August 29, 2012 By 5 Comments
I'm learning most of the roadblocks I created in the kitchen were mental roadblocks. I simply didn't have the confidence to try. With a little confidence (and patience) I'm not only cooking, but, I've moved away from my comfort zone of spaghetti and red sauce and I've ventured deep into unknown food territory. For me, it's been a complete thrill to cook with new foods that taste great and are easy to make! This summer, my biggest "Aha moment" was my discovery of kale. And now, my entire family has adopted a new favorite … [Read more...]
Introducing My Judy the Foodie in 3D
August 23, 2012 By 5 Comments
It's been just over a year since I began this amazing culinary adventure. What a ride it's been! I never expected My Judy the Foodie to have grown with such momentum. I simply imagined me struggling through Mom's recipes in my kitchen, writing about my experiences, hoping the story would resonate with someone. I never dreamed of opportunities where I'd be sitting across the table from Iron Chefs, judging food competitions, meeting tv personalities, writing reviews of some of my favorite kitchen products-- but, I've … [Read more...]
Introducing Love with Food {plus a 12-month gourmet food sampler giveaway}
August 13, 2012 By 239 Comments
Congratulations to Sarah Pinneo for winning the Love with Food Giveaway! It's time to discover great food for a great cause! I recently had the chance to spend some time with Aihui Ong, CEO of Love with Food, a nascent food subscription service that launched in December 2011. To say Aihui is a very driven woman is an understatement. Like many people, Aihui was looking for a life change and was committed to combine both of her biggest passions, food and technology. So, she started coding, creating a website to help food makers … [Read more...]
