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Nuts and Edible Seeds

  • Blogs

    March 26, 2012

    Boiled Beets with Parm and Pine Nuts

    Lately, in this In Season series, we're taking a look at what I take home from Crooked Sky Farms each week and see what I've done with my CSA share, or part share. This week I'm using beets. My default cooking method for root vegetables is roasting. Lately, though, I've been having the darndest ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 14, 2012

    Allergic to Brazil Nuts? Be Sure to Use a Condom.

    Nut allergies are no laughing matter, you have all made that abundantly clear in comments left on previous posts. But maybe this story will give you a good snicker. Discovery Magazine recently reported a story from a Spanish medical journal with the following keywords: Brazil nut allergy. Semen. S ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 7, 2012

    Cardamom Cookies with Slivered Almonds

    Although it has limitless possibilities, cardamom really shines as the star ingredient in baked goods with a hint of almonds, pistachios, or walnuts to round out the flavor.

  • Blogs

    December 19, 2011

    A Merry Vegan Christmas Menu from Chakra 4, Green, and Pomegranate Café

    Still don't know what you're making for your holiday table? These three recipes from local chefs and restaurateurs will get you started: Chakra 4's Red & Green Holiday Salad, Green's Lemongrass "Chicken," and Pomegranate Café's Vegan English Toffee.

  • Blogs

    December 9, 2011

    Crepas de Cajeta at Barrio Cafe

    It's tough to pick just one from the four desserts that Barrio Café offers, but after much debate, we landed on Crepas de Cajeta, crepes with goat milk caramel and vanilla bean ice cream. This may sound like a simple treat, but these flavors will wow your taste buds.

  • Blogs

    April 20, 2011

    Starbucks Oatmeal At Home

    Illustration By Cyndi Coon​ The convenience of a drive-thru is good and options for eating healthy are good but saving money in this economy is really good. So when Starbucks came out with instant oatmeal with toppings in cup we wondered, how much more would we pay for that convenience ove ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 23, 2011

    Trefoil Cookie Showdown: Blue Cheesecake Bites

    Carol Blonder blue cheesecake bite Got some Girl Scout cookies in the pantry? So did we -- hence, the Chow Bella Trefoil Showdown.  Say shortbread and I immediately think not of Girl Scouts but of McVities. I was introduced to the Scottish digestive biscuits and shortbread when faced wit ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 8, 2010

    Eytan Zias, What Are You Baking?

    Even if your oven sits cold all year, chances are you're consideringfiring it up, right about now. As a holiday twist on our "What Are YouEating" feature on Chow Bella and "What Are You Wearing?" on JackalopeRanch, for the next few weeks we'll be bringing you "What Are YouBaking?" Complete with a r ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 2, 2010

    Holiday Gifts from the Kitchen

    Carol Blonder Holiday Gifts from the Kitchen​You know what gifts to get for your significant other and the rest of the family. What to do about co-workers, holiday hosts, teachers, coaches, and neighbors? Try a treat from your kitchen, easy and delicious, a tasty memory that will please ev ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 30, 2010

    The Main Ingredient Ale House: Happy Hour Report Card

    Erica O'Neil The Main Ale and the Avery "White Rascal" on happy hour at TMI. ​The Spot: The Main Ingredient Ale House, 2337 N 7th Street, Phoenix, 602-843-6246 http://www.tmialehouse.com/ The Hours: Almost every day of the week (closed Sunday) The Main Ingredient opens its doors at 11 am a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 22, 2010

    Poutine Alert: Tuck Shop's New Winter Menu

    Cozy dining near downtown: Tuck Shop​The new Winter 2010-11 menu at Tuck Shop doesn't actually say "poutine," but foodies already know that fries, Gruyere cheese, and mushroom gravy amount to a Canadian cult dish that's been popping up on local menus lately. That's just one of the new items ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 4, 2010

    Donna Gabrilson & Stacey Barnes of GoodyTwos Toffee Company

    Mother-daughter duo Donna Gabrilson and Stacey Barnes blend their traditional and modern styles to make some not-so-innocent toffees at GoodyTwos Toffee Company. One part old school and one part you-have-to-taste-it-to-believe-it twists means some seriously light-hearted toffee genius (that earned o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 15, 2010

    Old Herbs Get a Life

    Illustration by Cyndi Coon​ You've heard that dried spices and herbs only last so long before they lose their potency and should be tossed. Well, what if you are cheap and can't part so easily with your spices? They are expensive, after all. Here is a recipe to use up your about-to-expi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 15, 2010

    Do-It-Yourself Almond Sorbet From J&G Chef Jacques Qualin

    Chef Jacques Qualin​We all know that summertime is the right time for ice cream. But before you go out dropping green on a pint (or two) of Ben & Jerry's Americone Dream, consider making your own ice cream at home. Watch the how-to video and see the recipe after the jump.

  • Blogs

    June 24, 2010

    Chef Sara's Almond Hummus

    Chef Sara Siso's Almond Hummus​This week, Chef Sara Siso shared with us her thoughts about the benefits of a Raw Vegan diet. Now she shares one of her easiest recipes, a twist on the traditional hummus. Listed below are just some of the health benefits provided by the ingredients in this recip ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2010

    Kevin Patterson, What Are You Eating?

    Kevin Patterson sips a beer​Kevin Patterson The Empty Frames Experiment improv troupe member, writer and photographer performs at Firestage at The Firehouse Friday, February 19 at 8:30 p.m. What'd you eat for dinner last night? Spinach salad with sunflower seeds, cheese and olive oil. Favorite ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 5, 2009

    Are Grocery Stores Going Nutty?

    We're noticing a trend in grocery stores lately -- they're all going totally nuts! Literally, that is. More and more local grocery stores are expanding their nut selections, venturing beyond stock bags of pistachios and cans of mixed nuts to bulk nuts, grind your own peanut butter stations and ... More >>

  • Dining

    September 10, 2009

    Chakra 4 Herb & Tea House Makes Bingeing Good For You

    We're noticing a trend in grocery stores lately -- they're all going totally nuts! Literally, that is. More and more local grocery stores are expanding their nut selections, venturing beyond stock bags of pistachios and cans of mixed nuts to bulk nuts, grind your own peanut butter stations and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 31, 2009

    Pistachio Growers in Arizona Bracing for Impact of Salmonella Warning

      Arizona pistachio farmers are hoping the government soon lifts a blanket warning against eating the nuts, which was issued after a California batch tested positive for salmonella. So far, there's no indication the illness-causing bacteria infects any Arizona products, but ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 29, 2008

    Monday Night Martha: Almond Joy

    For years, the hunt has been on for just the right sweet/salty/spicy nut mix recipe, to no avail. Either the recipe calls for something hard to find (an unusual spice), something not very appetizing (some of us just don't like rosemary or other plants in our nuts) or a step too tough to master (e.g ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 16, 2008

    Kook's Korner: Welcome to My Pickle

    For years, the hunt has been on for just the right sweet/salty/spicy nut mix recipe, to no avail. Either the recipe calls for something hard to find (an unusual spice), something not very appetizing (some of us just don't like rosemary or other plants in our nuts) or a step too tough to master (e.g ... More >>

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 28, 2006

    Flavor Maven

    For years, the hunt has been on for just the right sweet/salty/spicy nut mix recipe, to no avail. Either the recipe calls for something hard to find (an unusual spice), something not very appetizing (some of us just don't like rosemary or other plants in our nuts) or a step too tough to master (e.g ... More >>

  • Music

    July 20, 2006

    Reignited

    How the Walnuts survived a raging house fire, two comas, and a near fatal rollover — and documented it

  • Dining

    November 3, 2005

    Hat Trick

    About as Moroccan as Mo Rocca

  • Dining

    October 6, 2005
  • Dining

    February 10, 2005

    Sultans of Shish

    Lemons follows Mike Tyson for Russo-Uzbek eats

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 18, 2003
  • Dining

    January 23, 2003

    Yippee Kai Yea

    Inspired new resort restaurant goes native

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 26, 2002

    Best Granola

    Arcadia Farms' Apricot Granola

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 26, 2002

    Best Cookies

    Chocolate Star Bakery

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 26, 2002

    Best Kosher Cookies

    Cookies Amour

  • Dining

    June 27, 2002

    Severe Grain Damage

    Vegan cafe serves up a raw deal

  • Dining

    November 29, 2001

    Oil of Soy-Lay

    Chef, skin-care product maker use the same ingredients

  • Dining

    November 15, 2001

    Fresh-Air Fare

    Two choice spots for outdoor dining

  • Dining

    November 8, 2001

    Garden Notoriety

    Middle Eastern cuisine gets a peaceful treatment at Persian Garden

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 20, 2001
  • Best of Phoenix

    September 20, 2001
  • Best of Phoenix

    September 20, 2001

    Best Cookies

    Fat Cat Cookies

  • Dining

    September 20, 2001

    Starch Reality

    Life is too sweet at My Florist Cafe, just right at Paisley Violin

  • Dining

    December 16, 1999

    Nut Case

    Life is too sweet at My Florist Cafe, just right at Paisley Violin

  • Dining

    July 29, 1999

    Second Helpings

    Life is too sweet at My Florist Cafe, just right at Paisley Violin

  • Dining

    March 19, 1998

    Good & Polenta

    Life is too sweet at My Florist Cafe, just right at Paisley Violin

  • Dining

    December 4, 1997

    Second Helpings

    Life is too sweet at My Florist Cafe, just right at Paisley Violin

  • Dining

    July 17, 1997

    Second Helpings

    Life is too sweet at My Florist Cafe, just right at Paisley Violin

  • Dining

    August 31, 1995

    SECOND HELPINGS

    Life is too sweet at My Florist Cafe, just right at Paisley Violin

  • Dining

    July 6, 1995

    SECOND HELPINGS

    Life is too sweet at My Florist Cafe, just right at Paisley Violin

  • Dining

    February 2, 1995

    SECOND HELPINGS

    Life is too sweet at My Florist Cafe, just right at Paisley Violin

  • Dining

    May 18, 1994

    PLEASANT UNDER GLOSS

    Life is too sweet at My Florist Cafe, just right at Paisley Violin

  • Dining

    January 22, 1992

    THE FALAFEL TRUTH

    Life is too sweet at My Florist Cafe, just right at Paisley Violin

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