Category Archives: Veggies

Meatless Monday: Tomato Pie

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Beth Colvin

  Advocate-Tested Recipe Tomato Pie Serves 6 to 8. Recipe is by Beth Colvin. 1 (9-inch) refrigerated pie crust 5 to 6 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded, dried and chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1⁄8 cup basil, chopped Dash of white … Continue reading →

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LSU AgCenter Garden Fest

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Beth Colvin

The LSU AgCenter Garden Fest at the Burden Center was the land of yellow watermelons and tomatoes called potato. Of bloody Marys and omelets. Of hayrides and field tours. I spent most of my time test-driving different watermelons and tomatoes … Continue reading →

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Meatless Monday: Okra Bean Stew

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Beth Colvin

Okra Bean Stew Serves 4 to 6. Recipe is by Julie Kay. 1 lb. stew beef 2 cups cut okra 1 (15.5-oz.) can pinto beans, drained 1 (16-oz.) can kidney beans, drained 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained 2 (14.5-oz.) … Continue reading →

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From this week’s Food section: Ratatouille

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Beth Colvin

Ratatouille Makes 6 to 8 servings. Adapted by Cynthia LeJeune Nobles from a recipe by Sir Robin Hixson in LSU Press’ forthcoming “Delta Queen Cookbook.” Ratatouille originated in southern France’s Provençe region, where produce is abundant. It is cooked in … Continue reading →

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Zucchini Ribbon Pizza — hello there, summer

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Beth Colvin

Pizza seems too heavy for a South Louisiana summer. Bread, thick tomato sauce, cheese, meat, more cheese, 90-degree-plus heat, 1,000% humidity, even more cheese, bread, sauce. It makes me feel a little queasy. But I live with a husband and … Continue reading →

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Summer means pickles

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Beth Colvin

Growing up, the return of hot weather meant it was time to tend the garden. Tending the garden meant it would soon be time for canning — tomatoes, squash, beans and, above all, bread and butter pickles. Fights would break … Continue reading →

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Wednesday morning food news round-up

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Beth Colvin

L.A. Times says Americans are eating more whole grains, produce. CNN serves up a weird-snack quiz. MSNBC: Bagged lettuce recall spreads. The Advocate: Companies charged in shrimp scheme. NPR: Judge finds POM Wonderful claims dubious. Lifehacker: Fiction = better cooking. … Continue reading →

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It’s starting to look like summer at farmers markets

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Beth Colvin

The downtown Red Stick Farmers Market will celebrate butterflies this Saturday as Gary Ross, naturalist and lepidopterist, will conduct a workshop on attracting and caring for butterflies. Get a complete listing of activities, vendors and products here.

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I lunched, I learned at LSU’s LaHouse

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Beth Colvin

We had a great time yesterday at LSU’s LaHouse Friday Lunch & Learn. Chef David Tiner from the Louisiana Culinary Institute cooked up a creamy, comforting Vegetable Risotto with fresh vegetables from the house’s garden. Vegetable Risotto Serves 4. Recipe … Continue reading →

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“Glass Gem” corn a beautiful genetics lesson

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Beth Colvin

This gorgeous Glass Gem corn is a vibrant genetics lesson. According to Discover Magazine, the corn of many colors is created because each kernel is an individual seed that bears a unique genetic mix from each of its parents.

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