Category Archives: Recipe Redux

How To…Tofu!

I like cooking with tofu.  I know many people think of the 70’s when they think of tofu—hippies and funky foods.  No so much anymore!  Tofu is one of those incredible foods that can fit in almost any recipe!  I have taught “Cooking with Soy” classes in the past, and will do so again next year.  Over 16 years at the Extension Office, I have amassed an entire collection of soy recipes.  I spent a long time perusing said file,
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Yogurt Bread

I love to bake.  If I wanted to start an entirely new career—it would be as a baker.   There is something enriching about getting your hands into your work!  I love my job as an RD, so I guess I will call this my hobby! I love yogurt too.  So, this summer I have picked up a few new bread recipes with unusual ingredients in them.   I have made twisted zucchini bread (a yeast bread with zucchini), and now a
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My Favorite Vacation Meal

I have one "meal" that we have frequently on vacation, and sometimes recreate it at home for fun. When we travel, we try to take along some of our meals, especially lunch, so we don't have to stop for fast food. So, I pack cheese and meat and crackers.  Fresh fruit and a few chips and a homemade cookie round out the meal. Sometimes we also add pimento cheese, as it's an old family favorite--and does well on crackers. I
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