The best Halloween cookies ever. Severed fingers, lifelike knuckles, almond fingernails, and best of all, they are absolutely delicious.
I'm Chef Susan Odell, founder of foodell.com - your online cooking school - and a professional cooking instructor. I've been teaching home cooks how to make great food for over 13 years, ever since I left the hallowed kitchens of Le Cordon Bleu with my grand diploma. Follow my blog and get great cooking tips, seasonal notes, fabulous recipes and fun food facts, and go to foodell.com to learn to be a better cook. Bon appetit!
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Monday, October 28, 2013
Honey - A local Superfood!
Honey has been praised for its nutritional and medicinal benefits since biblical times. It has been known to heal wounds due to its antibacterial properties and to curb allergies for people living in the same area where the honey bees are pollinating. It is also considered a useful food because it stimulates the heart and provides energy.
According to one of our local producers, Slide Ridge Honey, "Honey is the only food that includes all the substances necessary to sustain life, including enzymes, vitamins, minerals and water."
Pretty powerful stuff - and it tastes good, too!
As with most foods, look for the variety that is the least processed. Honey that is unfiltered and raw is the most nutrient dense. There are local honey producers in most areas and if you are suffering from allergies and looking for a little natural relief, try a daily dose of 1 tablespoon of honey that is produced as close to your home as possible. Buying local is really important here; raw honey contains some pollen, but to be effective it must be the same pollen that is making you sneeze.
The taste of honey varies depending on the source of the nectar. Mass produced honey is typically blended from many types of flowers, whereas the honey from small producers might be gathered in a more concentrated area. The best bet is to try them and see what you like - it's hard to go wrong.
In Utah there are many small honey producers. Check your farmers market and ask around; there may be a beekeeper in your neighborhood.
Below are 3 producers to get you started on your mission to find the perfect honey. Each of their websites provides a list of markets that carry their products, and also the ability to order online.
Slide Ridge Honey (the photo shows the Slide Ridge bee yard)
If you know of a Utah producer that offers raw, unfiltered, delicious honey, go to Contact Us and send us a message; I'll include them on our honey producer list.
Let's get busy spreading the word about how sweet it is to eat local honey.
About the Author
Chef Susan
I have been a professional cooking instructor since 2000 when I left the corporate world to pursue my passion for cooking. I recently founded foodell.com to make healthy eating and cooking fun and accessible for everyone by teaching home cooks how to make great food. I am a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu culinary school in London and a full-time resident of Park City, Utah.
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Sunday, October 27, 2013
Food Quote
“I didn't start cooking until I was thirty-two. Until then, I just ate." - Julia Child
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We're so proud of Chef Susan Odell talking about the EATS Park City program on KPCW Radio yesterday.http://kpcw.org/post/mountain-life-october-23-2013
The EATS program will feature a free screening of "Cafeteria Man" at the Jim Santy Auditorium in Park City, Utah tonight at 7pm to help raise awareness about bringing healthy food into schools.
The EATS program will feature a free screening of "Cafeteria Man" at the Jim Santy Auditorium in Park City, Utah tonight at 7pm to help raise awareness about bringing healthy food into schools.
Monday, October 21, 2013
Good morning! In this video, Chef Susan Odell ofhttp://www.foodell.com/ shows how amazingly simple it is to make creme fraiche...
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Friday, October 18, 2013
Why foodell.com?
We all have to eat, and most of us do it 3 or more times a day. Eating well is an enjoyable activity, so why not make learning about cooking techniques, finding recipes and sharing food ideas with others enjoyable too?
foodell.com is education. It's community. It's food. It's inspiration. I created foodell.com for those who want to eat well, both in the healthy sense and the quality sense, andfor those who may want a little guidance in the process. So whether you're trying to feed a busy family or want to throw an impressive dinner party, foodell.com will help bring the pleasures of the table into your home. Bon appétit!
Join our community today! We'd love to have you onboard: http://www.foodell.com/membership
From one of our happy members:
"I had to send you an email to tell you that you have seriously changed my cooking life! I have never been much of a cook. I have a busy career and have young children and was always scrambling at 5pm to make something quick or to get take out. It always tasted just OK but I wanted to eat healthier. Then I got turned onto your website and it is amazing! The meals taste great and are really easy to make. I really ENJOY cooking now and my husband is thrilled."
- Sherri
foodell.com is education. It's community. It's food. It's inspiration. I created foodell.com for those who want to eat well, both in the healthy sense and the quality sense, andfor those who may want a little guidance in the process. So whether you're trying to feed a busy family or want to throw an impressive dinner party, foodell.com will help bring the pleasures of the table into your home. Bon appétit!
Join our community today! We'd love to have you onboard: http://www.foodell.com/
From one of our happy members:
"I had to send you an email to tell you that you have seriously changed my cooking life! I have never been much of a cook. I have a busy career and have young children and was always scrambling at 5pm to make something quick or to get take out. It always tasted just OK but I wanted to eat healthier. Then I got turned onto your website and it is amazing! The meals taste great and are really easy to make. I really ENJOY cooking now and my husband is thrilled."
- Sherri
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Monday, October 14, 2013
foodell recipe:Breakfast Tacos!
Breakfast tacos are a morning staple in Texas. In addition to scrambled eggs, breakfast tacos can include crumbled sausage, bacon and even hash browns. Wrap them in foil and you have breakfast on the go. - See more at: http://www.foodell.com/recipes/breakfast-tacos#sthash.Q9MpNQJ2.dpuf
Thursday, October 10, 2013
foodell Testimonials
What people are saying about foodell.com:
"Love your videos! I'm a bit of a kitchen dummy and your videos have taught me a lot! (It's hard finding basic step by step videos that are easy to follow and understand.) Thank you very much!"
- Karl
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Cooking Classes: October 8, 2013 - Game Day Gourmet
Who says football food is just chips and dip? Go gourmet with Spicy Asian Beef Lettuce Cups, Turkey Chili, Chicken Wings with Honey Soy Glaze andTriple Chocolate Pecan Bars. Your friends will be cheering, you too!
* Register here:https://registration.xenegrade.com/pcschools/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=4315
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
foodell recipe: Poached Chicken
Poaching is a fat-free way of cooking! Use poached chicken whenever 'cooked chicken' is called for in a recipe, or just add a simple citrus yogurt sauce and roasted vegetables for a heart-healthy meal. http://www.foodell.com/recipes/poached-chicken
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