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Homemade Mayonnaise

May 26, 2008

During my college years I worked at a local deli, and as a former sandwich artist I can attest that when it comes to mayonnaise there are two distinct camps: the lovers and the haters. I have always been a mayo lover and I can’t think of anything better to spread on a B.L.T. or a chicken salad sandwich. However, in recent years I have somewhat unwillingly found myself drifting into the hater camp.

I really don’t want to become a mayo hater, but every time I am handed a packet of mayonnaise I cringe a little bit. Composed of low-quality vegetable oils, frozen or pasteurized egg yolks (or other non-egg emulsifiers) and chemical preservatives (or “natural flavorings”), industrial mayonnaise doesn’t have much going for it. [click to continue…]

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Away for the Day Chicken Stock

January 25, 2008

I make stocks a couple of times a week; it takes very little time and when I am finished I have nutritious, delicious liquids to add to soups, stews, sauces and grains.

In “Broth is Beautiful”, Sally Fallon of the Weston A. Price Foundation goes into detail about the history and health benefits of stock and also provides a comprehensive recipe and tips. I won’t inundate you with the same material, but instead let me offer some tips on what has made stock-making a little easier to fit into my life. [click to continue…]

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