https://beyondbites.com/2020/04/25/reduce-reuse-those-plastics/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/bagbox.jpgbagboxThese are my magic boxes of plastic bags. They come with me into the store. (Photo by Laura Groch)https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/knifedry.jpgknifedryYes, I wash my plastic ziplock bags and reuse them. Many times. Here they are drying on my knife rack. (Photo by Laura Groch)https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/bagpan.jpgbag over panNot the sexiest way to wrap, but a large plastic bag can easily fit over an 8-by-8-inch pan. This one's holding pizza slices. (Photo by Laura Groch)2023-07-26T12:02:24+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2019/09/05/you-red-it-here-first-a-simple-way-to-cook-fish/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/poached-salmon.jpgpoached salmonUsing a bed of chopped tomatoes and onions and low heat keeps fish moist while it cooks. Photo by Laura Groch2019-09-06T01:49:57+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2019/04/14/chili-without-carne-and-chili-is-right-up-my-alley/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/veg.chili2_-e1555290419519.jpgveg.chili2Chili Without Carne goes easy on the chili powder but is still flavorful and has great texture from all the vegetables. (Photo by Laura Groch)2019-04-15T01:12:48+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2019/01/06/for-2019-a-book-that-will-entertain-you-while-improving-your-cooking-and-eating/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/kitchencounter-book.jpgkitchencounter bookMy well-thumbed copy of "The Kitchen Counter Cooking School" is my recommendation to you for 2019.2019-01-06T23:07:33+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2018/11/03/how-to-slice-bread-or-how-i-get-around-a-round/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_0246-e1541271962511.jpground loafSlicing a round loaf of bread in half will let you carve off similar-size slices for sandwiches instead of having them be uneven in size as you slice the loaf from one side. Photo by Laura Grochhttps://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_0245.jpgslices from round loafAfter you slice the loaf down the middle, cut a slice from the left side and one from the right to achieve slices of the same size. Photo by Laura Groch2018-11-08T15:03:33+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2018/07/31/a-new-old-method-of-cooking-rice-and-it-works-just-fine/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/brownrice-e1533087586159.jpgbrownriceBrown rice cooks up even faster and fluffier in the boil-like-pasta method, IMHO. Photo by Laura Groch2018-08-01T01:44:29+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2018/05/03/when-life-gives-you-avocados-heres-how-to-keep-them-green/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/avo-in-water-copy.jpgSubmerging the cut surface of an avocado in water will also keep it from browning. (Photo by Laura Groch)Submerging the cut surface of an avocado in water will also keep it from browning. (Photo by Laura Groch)https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/frozen-avo.jpgAvocado, mashed and seasoned with lemon juice, holds well in the freezer.Avocado, mashed and seasoned with lemon juice, holds well in the freezer in a plastic bag. (Photo by Laura Groch)2018-05-04T18:47:10+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2018/04/07/a-nice-rice-way-to-handle-leftovers/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/fried-rice2-copy.jpgfried rice2 copyFried rice is an easy way to use leftovers and a fun addition to the dinner repertoire. (Photo by Laura Groch)2018-04-08T12:07:35+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2018/02/26/time-to-spill-some-thrifty-nifty-ideas/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/cimg1508.jpgA simple paper plate in the microwave oven saves a lot of cleanup. (Photo by Laura Groch)A simple paper plate in the microwave oven saves a lot of cleanup. (Photo by Laura Groch)2018-02-28T05:01:38+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2017/12/16/net-worth-recycled-wreath-for-christmas/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/cimg1520-copy.jpgChristmas netting wreathYou know I hate to waste stuff and love to recycle when I can. So I made this Christmas wreath of red plastic netting from grocery store produce. (Photo by Laura Groch) 2017-12-27T17:59:33+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2017/11/22/thanksgiving-recipes-bring-back-memories/2017-11-22T15:41:09+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2017/11/03/post-pumpkin-a-few-tasty-ideas/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/pumpkincknsoup-copy.jpgpumpkin in your chicken soupA few spoonfuls of pumpkin puree in your soup adds a cheery color and subtle flavor -- and extra nutrients. Photo by Laura Grochhttps://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/pumpkinoats-copy.jpgPumpkin is a warm, welcome addition to your morning bowl of oatmeal. Photo by Laura Groch Pumpkin is a warm, welcome addition to your morning bowl of oatmeal. Photo by Laura Groch2017-11-06T22:35:35+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2017/08/29/new-packaging-old-lesson-save-bucks-with-some-diy-in-the-kitchen/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/snacks-applesauce-copy.jpgsnacks.applesauce copyApplesauce in a reusable cup is also an alternative to those, well, applesauce cups that retail for twice the price of a jar of applesauce. Come on, people! Photo by Laura Grochhttps://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/snacks-oatmeal-copy.jpgsnacks.oatmeal copyQuaker Overnight Oats retail for about $1.99. Photo by Laura Grochhttps://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/snacks-actual-copy.jpgsnacks.actual copyKraft Snack Trios contain about 1.5 ounces of food (banana chips, chocolate and colby cheese, in this example) for $1.99. Photo by Laura Grochhttps://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/snacks-trios-copy.jpgsnacks.trios copyKraft is selling Snack Trios for $1.99 per 1.5 ounce snack package. That's about 3-4 tablespoons of food. Photo by Laura Grochhttps://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/snacks-oatmeal-muesli-copy.jpgsnacks.oatmeal.muesli copyQuaker's new Overnight Oats are the same thing as muesli. I'm sure Quaker's tastes good, but I'd rather pocket the $1.99 and mix up the oatmeal myself. Photo by Laura Groch2017-08-30T01:43:50+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2017/07/23/dont-fear-the-artichoke-heres-how-to-steam-and-conquer-it/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/artichokethechoke2-copy.jpgartichoke heart at lastAt last, the artichoke heart minus the pesky leaves. Slice, dip and enjoy! (Photo by Laura Groch)https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/artichokechoke3-copy.jpgartichoke heart cutCut into the artichoke heart at an angle to remove the last tiny leaves. (Photo by Laura Groch)https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/artichokeeat-copy.jpgartichoke heartsDown to the artichoke heart and ready to cut away the last tiny thorny leaves. Note the pile of nibbled-at leaves on the plate. (Photo by Laura Groch)https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/artichokesteam-copy.jpgartichokesteam copySteam the artichokes on the stove, as shown here, or in the microwave until leaves can be removed easily. (Photo by Laura Groch)https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/artichokecut-copy-e1500855693278.jpgartichokecut copyLeaf tips trimmed (left), then top sheared off is how I prep my artichokes. (Photo by Laura Groch)https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/artichokes-main-copy.jpgartichokesDon't fear the fierce-looking artichoke. Conquer and eat it. Here's how. (Photo by Laura Groch)2017-07-24T00:34:31+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2017/06/10/safe-at-home-those-pesky-best-by-dates/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/datedcan1-copy.jpg"Best by" dates aren't absolutes."Best by" dates aren't absolutes. Most canned foods are perfectly fine for up to five years. (Photo by Laura Groch)2017-06-16T03:15:41+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2017/04/25/lettuce-try-some-new-ways-to-do-salad/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/arugula-garden-copy.jpgArugula growing in a container in the garden. I only use about six seeds per pot in order to get large leaves. (Photo by Laura Groch)https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/radishleaves-copy.jpgRadish leaves are edible, so why not try them in a salad? (Photo by Laura Groch)2017-04-26T02:46:02+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2017/03/11/too-much-arugula-polenta-to-the-rescue/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/polenta1-copy.jpgpolenta1 copyCooking the arugula in the polenta was easy to do, and turned out terrific. Photo by Laura Grochhttps://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/arugula-copy.jpgarugula copyA one-pound bargain box of arugula was a challenge to use up. But I discovered a great recipe. Photo by Laura Grochhttps://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/polenta3-copy-e1489263557940.jpgpolenta3 copyPolenta With Arugula (topped with mushrooms I also had on hand) was a delicious solution to the problem of overabundance. (Photo by Laura Groch)2017-03-11T23:37:28+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2017/02/11/valentines-day-cookies-spread-the-love-too/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/toffeebar1-copy.jpgtoffeebar1-copyAlmond Roca Bars or Toffee Bars were our holiday cookies this year. Photo by Laura Grochhttps://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/toffeebar2-copy.jpgtoffeebar2-copyAlmond Roca Bars or Toffee Bars are a sweet way to show the love. Photo by Laura Groch2017-02-11T17:12:17+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2016/11/21/thriftynifty-hints-for-holiday-baking-and-beyond/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/piecrust5-copy.jpgpiecrust5-copyBuild up the edge of the pie crust to help keep the uncooked filling (pecan pie here) from spilling as you maneuver it into the oven. Photo by Laura Grochhttps://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/piecrust4-copy.jpgpiecrust4-copyPumped-up piecrust awaits its custardy filling. No spills with a raised-edge crust. Photo by Laura Grochhttps://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/piecrust2-copy.jpgpiecrust2-copyBuild up the edge of your piecrust to keep the filling from spilling as you move it into the oven. It can still be decorative. Photo by Laura Grochhttps://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/piecrust5.jpgpiecrust5Build up the edge of the pie crust to help keep the uncooked filling (pecan pie here) from spilling as you maneuver it into the oven. Photo by Laura Groch2016-11-24T17:12:27+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2016/10/28/pumpkin-mac-and-cheese-needs-some-pumping-up/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/pumpkinpastanew-copy.jpgpumpkinpastanew-copyPumpkin Macaroni And Cheese is still a nutritious and warming dish on a chilly night. Just use a sharper cheese, like cheddar, and add a little hot sauce to your plate. Photo by Laura Grochhttps://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/pumpkinpasta2-copy.jpgpumpkinpasta2-copyPumpkin Macaroni And Cheese is colorful, but needs a bit more punch than fontina cheese can offer. A few frozen peas add a bit of color contrast. Photo by Laura Groch2016-10-28T14:46:38+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2016/10/05/its-bean-time-again-plus-green/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/limapoppers-copy.jpglimapoppers-copyLima bean poppers from the San Dieguito Heritage Museum's Lima Bean Festival 2015. Photo by Laura Grochhttps://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/limabean2015.jpglimabean2015https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/limapoppers.jpglimapoppersLima bean poppers from the San Dieguito Heritage Festival 2015. Photo by Laura Groch2016-10-05T15:37:06+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2016/09/18/happy-birthday-freebies-to-you/2016-09-18T21:06:04+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2016/08/29/app-for-dinner-put-antipasto-into-play/2016-08-29T15:07:26+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2016/07/31/berry-simple-summery-dessert-and-gluten-free/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/berries2-copy.jpgberries2 copyBerries over cubed pound cake: tasty and summery. Photo by Laura Grochhttps://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/berries1-copy.jpgberries1 copyI used a colorful mix of seasonal blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. Photo by Laura Grochhttps://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/berries4-copy.jpgberries4 copySugar-and-liqueur-soaked fruit is an easy topper to cake or companion to ice cream. Photo by Laura Groch2016-08-01T00:44:37+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2016/07/11/instant-karma-cooked-to-order/2016-07-11T15:15:21+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2016/07/04/save-your-green-with-easy-to-mix-salad-dressing/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/saladdressing.jpgsaladdressingInexpensive ingredients for a delicious salad dressing are already in your pantry. All you need is a simple recipe like this one. Photo by Laura Groch2016-07-17T01:26:48+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2016/06/25/clip-it-computer-fix-from-the-kitchen/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/clip_edited-1.jpgclip_edited-1A chip clip works to block off your computer camera.2016-06-25T18:18:14+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2016/06/08/will-you-like-lychees-youll-have-to-find-them-first/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/lychee3-copy.jpglychee3 copyClockwise from upper left: partly peeled lychee, peeled lychee, lychee seed, lychee shell. Photo by Laura Grochhttps://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/lychee1-copy.jpglychee1 copyLychees are a delicious fruit, hidden behind a nubbly reddish-brown shell. Photo by Laura Groch2016-06-11T02:14:28+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2016/04/25/unscrambling-a-mystery-after-all-these-years/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/scrambledeggs-copy.jpgflexible spatulaTHIS is the kind of spatula to use for scrambled eggs. Makes quite a difference. Photo by Laura Grochhttps://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/scrambled1-copy.jpgscrambled eggsLift the cooked part of the scrambled egg with a flexible spatula, letting the uncooked egg flow into the empty spot and cook. What a revelation!2016-05-05T01:17:34+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2016/03/23/its-spring-so-lets-eat-some-flowers/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/kitty-tacos.jpegkitty tacosSquash Blossom Quesadilla from "Edible Flowers" by Kitty Morse. Photo by Mike Pawlenty.https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/kitty-lettuce-cups.jpgkitty lettuce cupsTofu Lettuce Tacos With Cilantro And Mint from "Edible Flowers" by Kitty Morse. Photo by Mike Pawlenty.2016-03-23T00:29:07+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2016/02/27/pancakes-squaring-the-circle/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/pancakes2-copy.jpgpancakes2 copyhttps://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/pancakes-copy.jpgpancakes copyBaking the pancake batter in a cookie sheet lets you finish the whole job in about 15 minutes. You can cut even portions, too.https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/pancakes3-copy.jpgpancakes3 copyWho says pancakes have to be round? Baking them on a cookie sheet makes the job go twice as fast, too. (Photo by Laura Groch)2016-03-28T02:00:38+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2016/02/01/thriftynifty-five-easy-tips-for-food-shopping/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/markdates-16-copy.jpgmarkdates.16 copyMarking dates on cans and bottles as they come into the pantry helps you keep rotating the older items to the front. Photo by Laura Groch2016-02-01T03:41:41+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2016/01/09/easy-hearty-shepherds-pie-takes-the-edge-off-winter/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/potato-pie_edited-1.jpgpotato pie_edited-1Top your pie with a layer of mashed potatoes. Photo by Laura Grochhttps://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/pie-veggies_edited-1.jpgpie veggies_edited-1This pie had about four cups of assorted veggies. Add meat if you like, and a sauce of your choosing. Photo by Laura Grochhttps://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/pie-scoop_edited-1.jpgpie scoop_edited-1A scoop of piping-hot shepherd's pie will warm you on a cold evening. Photo by Laura Groch2016-01-09T09:58:56+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2015/12/26/struffoli-not-all-its-cracked-up-to-be/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/strufoli06-copy.jpgstrufoli06 copyMom and me and the struffoli: Sometimes traditions are better remembered than observed. (Photo by Laura Groch)https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/strufoli01-copy.jpgstrufoli01 copyDeep-frying the struffoli. "A labor of love," one of my Italian friends calls it. (Photo by Laura Groch)https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/strufoli05-1_edited-1.jpgstrufoli05.1_edited-1Struffoli. Dust it with colored sprinkles or nonpareils for a pretty presentation. (Photo by Laura Groch)2015-12-26T20:23:11+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2015/12/19/need-a-gift-for-teacher-how-about-a-chicken-bone-necklace/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/laurareporter001.jpglaurareporter001On the job in Indiana, interviewing a state trooper. Photo by Mary Patchett2015-12-19T17:31:06+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2015/11/26/enjoy-your-holiday-but-dont-forget-to-look-around/2015-11-26T02:53:08+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2015/11/22/happy-pre-thankgiving/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/greenchilepie.jpggreenchilepieGreen Chile-Cheese Impossible Pie is a quick and easy brunch entree. Photo by Laura Grochhttps://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/impossible-pies.jpgimpossible pies2015-11-22T23:45:52+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2015/11/07/when-life-gives-you-portobellos-and-peppers-saute-them/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/tortillas3-copy.jpgtortillas3 copyUncooked flour tortillas are easily browned in a dry skillet. Photo by Laura Grochhttps://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/tortillas1-copy.jpgtortillas1 copyCanasta brand tortillas are uncooked but easy to prepare. Photo by Laura Grochhttps://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/mushrooms1-copy.jpgmushrooms1 copyPortobello mushrooms have a meaty texture and work well in a fajitas-style dish. Photo by Laura Grochhttps://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/mushrooms2-copy.jpgmushrooms2 copyPortobello mushrooms are great in a stir-fry fajita-style with peppers, onions and tomatoes. Photo by Laura Groch2015-11-07T02:42:27+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2015/10/29/lets-get-mushy-pumpkin-lovers/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1000598.jpgP1000598Pumpkin Mush is homey and hearty, and you won't see it coming and going. I added some dried cranberries to this version. (Photo by Laura Groch)2015-10-29T23:41:27+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2015/10/24/thanks-agatha-another-food-word-thats-new-to-me/2015-10-24T18:28:25+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2015/09/27/kale-lemons-and-lima-beans-at-the-festival/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/limafestboys_edited-1.jpglimafestboys_edited-1Rafael Castillejo and Javier Reyes of Reality Changers volunteered at the lima bean festival, serving Mary Dralle's Lemony Lima Poppyseed Cake. (Photo by Laura Groch)https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/limafest2015.jpglimafest2015Me with Jean Bruns of the San Dieguito Heritage Museum, who was supervising the Encinitas Lima Bean Cookoff and Faire. (Photo by Laura Groch)2015-09-27T21:51:17+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2015/09/18/its-all-about-those-beans-bout-those-beans-and-restaurant-week-too/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/limabean2015.jpglimabean2015Cooking instructor Mary “Cooking With Klibs” Dralle was among those exhibiting bean ideas at the 2014 Lima Bean Festival at the San Dieguito Heritage Museum. (Photo by Laura Groch)2015-09-18T23:31:52+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2015/09/12/heres-a-scoop-make-your-own-chocolate-syrup/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/chocsyrup-copy.jpgchocsyrup copyYou can easily make your own chocolate syrup with just five ingredients. Photo by Laura Groch2015-09-14T01:09:11+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2015/08/29/five-more-ideas-on-how-to-eat-in-the-heat/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/sandwich.jpgsandwichSandwiches can save the day when it's fiendishly hot, but try 'em with some different sturdy bread or rolls. (Photo by Laura Groch)https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/cimg0710-e1440806603828.jpgCIMG0710Sandwiches can save the day when it's fiendishly hot, but try 'em with some different sturdy bread or rolls. (Photo by Laura Groch)2015-08-29T00:13:59+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2015/08/21/whats-red-and-red-and-red-3-ideas-to-use-tomatoes/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/panzanellaresizedcopy.jpgpanzanellaresizedcopyPanzanella is cool and delicious, a great way to use up tomatoes. Photo by Laura Groch2015-08-21T20:48:43+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2015/08/15/three-ideas-to-uncook-during-summer-heat/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/cimg0689-e1439604657572.jpgCIMG0689The old sandwich will keep things cool when temperatures become intemperate, but what about dinners? (c) 2015 Laura Groch2015-08-15T22:58:49+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2015/08/01/thrifty-and-nifty-finding-those-perfect-odds-and-ends/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/cocktailglass2015.jpgcocktailglass2015Frosted martini glass cost 25 cents. Photo by Laura Grochhttps://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/danskdish2-copy.jpgDanskdish2 copyFound this Dansk dish for $1.79. Retail is $12. And it goes with my other Dansk dishes. Photo by Laura Grochhttps://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/potlids2015.jpgpotlids2015Two Revere Ware lids are among the potential finds at this local thrift store. Photo by Laura Groch2015-08-01T00:34:57+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2015/07/24/for-hot-weather-some-cool-memories/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/bulgursalad-copy.jpgbulgursalad-copy.jpg Southwestern Tabbouleh Salad is cool, nutritious, low-fat — and ridiculously easy to prepare. And did I say cool? (Photo by Laura Groch)2015-08-15T18:24:27+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2015/07/17/singing-the-praises-of-soppressata/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/soppressatasandwich-copy.jpgsoppressatasandwich copyA soppressata sandwich was a great way to wind down our brief getaway recently. (Photo by Laura Groch)2015-07-18T22:25:33+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2015/07/03/top-this-slaw-dogs-for-the-fourth-and-all-summer-long/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/slaw-copy.jpgslaw copyYou can vary the ingredients of this slaw and serve it either as a side dish or a hot dog topping. Photo by Laura Grochhttps://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/slaw-dog-copy.jpgslaw dog copyColeslaw might not be your first thought when it come to hot dog toppings, but I find it very refreshing. Photo by Laura Groch2015-07-03T21:35:19+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2015/06/26/825/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/tea-copy.jpgtea copyTea, heavy on the milk and sugar, still signals comfort in my family. Photo by Laura Groch2015-06-26T01:42:53+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2015/06/05/pb-pickles-and-how-to-get-into-the-san-diego-county-fair-for-free/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_3871.jpgIMG_3871Deep-fried peanut-butter-filled pickle at the San Diego County Fair, slightly busted open to show the PB. It actually tasted kinda good. (Photo by Kelley Carlson)2015-06-07T01:46:37+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2015/05/29/collecting-poptops-we-know-you-mean-well-but/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/poptop-alone-copy.jpgpoptop.alone copy... or recycling just the pop top? (Photo by Laura Groch)https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/poptopwhole.jpgpoptopwholeWhat makes more sense: Recycling a whole can? (Photo by Laura Groch)2015-05-29T01:32:35+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2015/05/14/cooking-up-some-guilt-what-i-wrote-to-dear-abby/2015-05-15T14:07:17+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2015/05/07/thriftynifty-six-painless-ways-to-save-water-in-the-kitchen/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/watersink.jpgwatersinkFill a jug with water as you wait for it warm up (or cool down). Use that water elsewhere instead of sending it down the drain. (Photo by Laura Groch)2015-05-08T14:20:17+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2015/04/30/do-you-know-this-old-but-new-to-me-food-word/2015-05-02T02:43:46+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2014/03/17/pesto-for-st-patricks-day-2/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/pesto3.jpgpesto3Top your cilantro pesto with cooked white or cannellini beans for a protein boost.2015-04-30T21:56:50+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2014/03/27/make-it-milk-fun-snacks-for-kids/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/image001.jpgChef Gino CampagnaChef Gino Campagna offers these recipes for kid-friendly snacks and more at www.gotmilk.com.https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/image005.jpgTiramisu ParfaitThis Tiramisu Parfait is easy enough for children to put together, and it packs lots of nutritious calcium from milk. (Photo courtesy California Milk Processors Board)2015-04-30T21:56:16+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2014/04/18/soft-boiled-eggs-and-winnipeg-thank-you-mrs-carsted/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/egg3.jpgegg3The simple egg took on a whole new dimension for us when we dove into the soft-boiled version. (c) Photo by Laura Groch 20142015-04-30T21:55:44+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2014/05/02/winners-and-winners/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/gluten-free-breakfast-coverhi-resjpg.jpgGluten-Free Breakfast Cover(hi-res)jpgMurrieta, CA, author Linda J. Amendt's book on gluten-free breakfasts recently won two awards.2015-04-30T21:55:10+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2014/05/09/thriftynifty-salad-and-sandwich-makers-heres-a-way-to-get-it-together/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/container-copy.jpgcontainer copyAll together now: Keep your sandwich/salad players in one container to speed your kitchen preparation. (Photo by Laura Groch)2015-04-30T21:54:14+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2014/05/10/lots-of-causes-this-weekend-and-mothers-day-too/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/food_drive_2014_flat_rgb_redo-250w.jpgfood_drive_2014_flat_rgb_redo-250wDon't forget the food drive this Saturday! (Courtesy www.nalc.org)2015-04-30T21:53:37+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2014/05/23/look-out-for-loquats/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/loquats.jpgloquatsLoquats are delicate, delicious and a bit difficult to find. (Photo by Laura Groch)2015-04-30T21:51:53+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2014/06/07/fair-time-and-its-free-with-food/2015-04-30T21:51:17+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2014/07/09/go-healthy-five-ok-six-ways-to-trim-the-fat/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/halfpizza.jpghalfpizzaHalf a slice of pizza is better than none. 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Photo by Laura Groch2015-04-01T00:18:54+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2015/03/20/welsh-cakes-physalis-banoffee-and-more-food-notes-from-overseas/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/welshcakes1.jpgwelshcakes1Welsh cakes in their native habitat. A UK grocery store, that is. Unprepossessing in appearance, they turned out to be surprisingly good. (Photo by Laura Groch)https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/physalis.jpgphysalisPhysalis is the orange fruit on the right of my ice cream plate, served at Martone's in Edinburgh. (Photo by Laura Groch)https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/welshcakes.jpgwelshcakesWelsh cakes turned out to be so delightful, I brought several packages home. (Photo by Laura Groch)2015-03-21T07:11:52+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2015/03/12/thanks-grandma-rediscovered-zucchini-recipe-brightens-meatless-menu/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/zucchinicassrawjpg-copy.jpgzucchinicassrawJPG copyGrease the pan well before pouring in the batter. This is the casserole before it went into the oven.https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/zucchini-copy.jpgzucchini copyI quartered and then sliced my zucchini thinly to keep the pieces on the small side. A mandoline will give you thinner slices if you prefer to keep them whole. https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/zucchinicasserole.jpgzucchinicasseroleZucchini Casserole Bread is something different for a meatless meal. Serve with soup and/or salad. (Photos by Laura Groch)2015-03-14T01:25:57+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2015/02/20/the-buttery-and-the-crowdie/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/crowdie.jpgcrowdieThe “buttery” (or at least most of it) containing “Crowdie” served at the Scottish Cafe and Restaurant at the Scottish National Gallery in Edinburgh. Photo by Laura Groch2015-02-20T01:11:04+00:00monthlyhttps://beyondbites.com/2015/02/14/words-of-love-on-valentines-day-oh-and-cake/https://beyondbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/choccakepbfrosting.jpgchoccakepbfrostingEasy-to-prepare Hershey's Deep, Dark Chocolate Cake (shown here with peanut-butter frosting) is a delicious treat for Valentine's Day or any special occasion. 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