For those of you who are able to social distance, it might have been a couple of weeks since you last made a grocery run, and you might be getting to the point where you’re running low on supplies. It’s okay, we ate all our emergency snacks in the first two days too. Rather than pb&j again, or ordering in, why not try making some of these simple dishes from the 18th century with the kitchen staples you already have? Baked Rice Pudding If this recipe seems pretty bare-bones, i

Haven’t you heard? April is National Garlic Month (and today is Garlic Day!) With all of the Earth Month hullabaloo going on, it’s no wonder that this lesser known annual celebration in honor of the great Allium sativum has gone a bit unnoticed. Garlic, though pungent and often the cause of vampire-repellent breath, is quite beneficial to our health–plus it’s just so tasty! Six Health Benefits of Garlic Garlic is a great source of antioxidants, helping to boost the immune sys

photo credit: Hilary Schwab Food. When I begin to think about the holidays, it is impossible to do so without thinking about food and all of its deliciousness! We all have very specific food traditions unique to our families and households, based on our culture and the specific region we come from. Born and raised in Southern Maryland (Charles County), I have very fond memories of my family’s holiday meals. These meals were a time for us to visit my grandparents’ houses. Than

“Canal House Cooks Every Day” by Hamilton & Hirsheimer, Andrews McMeel 2012.” Even people who aren’t big pumpkin pie fans will like this genteel version. Light, delicate, and sweet, it is a recipe from a kinder, gentler time. Its very name—“chiffon”—evokes a sheer and floaty fabric, a long way from today’s sturdy Spandex. Even after a hearty holiday meal, we find there’s always room for a small slice of this lovely pie. For the crust • 2 cups crumbled ginger snaps • 1/4 cup

The following are the invited speakers to present on the panel during the next installment of the Food Justice Series held at Busboys and Poets in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, November 17, 2011. This month’s topic will be on Environment, Food, and Health. Bernadine Prince Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director, FRESHFARM Markets Bernadine (Bernie) Prince is Co-founder and Co-Executive Director of FRESHFARM Markets, a nonprofit organization which operates 11 producer-only fa