Food 23

Grandma Elsie’s Cookies (Danish Rocks Recipe)

By Margie of Margie’s Forks and Corks

I was thinking about “Forks and Corks” this morning and why I am spending time doing this Blog. I started this Blog mainly because I love to cook and enjoy the whole process of cooking, serving food to old friends, new friends, and family. I have recipes that I simply want to share. But besides sharing recipes that Tom and I like, it became clear to me as I was talking to our … Keep Reading!!!

Egg Free: Just Mayo

This post was brought to you by Hampton Creek.

Hampton Creek is a food company with a mission to bring healthier, affordable food to everyone.

Their mission is admirable, but don’t let that fool you; their food is delicious. Brian and I have been loving their “Eat The Dough” which is cookie dough you can eat raw because it contains no eggs, and is thus salmonella-free.

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Now Hampton Creek is offering the public “Just Mayo”, which is an eggless mayonnaise. … Keep Reading!!!

Nothin’ But Foods Giveaway!

Hey everyone! We have another great giveaway for you!

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I wanted to introduce you to Nothin’ But Foods! This company makes my husband’s very favorite cookies!

The cool thing about all of the Nothin’ But products is that they contain no gluten or GMO ingredients and are also egg free, wheat free, butter free, and filler free.

Their oven-bake process using simple, fresh, real ingredients is what makes their bars and cookies taste so good.

 

From Nothin’ But… Keep Reading!!!

Food Coloring on St. Patrick’s Day (God Help Us…)

The big news today is that St. Patrick was a murderous asshole, but that is still largely up for debate.

As much as I’d love to know the truth about Ireland’s patron saint, I’m actually more concerned about how the U.S. celebrates March 17th by dying everything green- including food that isn’t supposed to be green!

It’s green insanity!… Keep Reading!!!

2014 Oscar Party Recipes

We throw an Oscar party every year, complete with official ballots for all of our guests to fill out. Everyone throws $5 in a jar and winner takes all. Of course, most of us have only seen the big movies so there is a lot of guessing going on. It’s great because the competition keeps us totally engrossed during the most boring parts of the show!

However, my favorite part of the party is the themed recipes that align with … Keep Reading!!!

10 Easy and Healthy Snacks for Kids

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Recipe: Armenian Luleh Kebabs

One of my favorite dishes!

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Ingredients:

  • 3lbs ground lamb
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped fine
  • 1/4 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/4 can evaporated milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon all spice
  • Dash cayenne pepper

Topping:

  • Tomato Sauce

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Preheat Oven to 375 degrees

Mix all ingredients (except topping) together well but DO NOT OVER MIX (this is important).

Form into about 2 inch ovals.

If you wish, … Keep Reading!!!

Oven Beef Jerky Recipe

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I was a little concerned when I saw the ingredients in the organic store-bought beef jerky we occasionally buy for the boys, so I decided to try and make my own.

Here is our easy beef jerky recipe:

Ingredients
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  • 4 lbs round roast cut into ⅛-1/4 strips (but no larger)
  • 1 garlic head, minced
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon freshly sliced ginger
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • ¾ cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground red pepper
Instructions
  1. Mix
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Recipe: Organic Crème Anglaise with Cinnamon

The amazing chef, Michael Roux, said once that eggs should be treated gently. He used the word “nurse” (which I totally get)- and he said they do not like to be cooked “fiercely.” After I heard that I stopped ruining my scrambled eggs.

Last night I was craving crème anglaise to go on top of my fresh organic berries. I couldn’t find the recipe so here is the one I came up with on my own. It is pretty tasty.… Keep Reading!!!

Kids Healthy Eating Tips from Dr. Jay Gordon

Dr. Jay Gordon is a vegetarian that encourages a vegan/vegetarian lifestyle. I am more of an omnivore, but I’ve learned so much from him about child nutrition and getting kids excited about eating healthy foods that I want to share some of it with you.

 

Teach her that fruit is the sweet.

A berry tastes incredibly sweet unless you have just eaten an Oreo cookie. Help your child appreciate the sweetness of fruit by limiting artificial sweets including … Keep Reading!!!

why sometimes it is good to get lost

It’s no secret- I have no sense of direction.

GPS was invented for people like me, and ironically I still have yet to own a vehicle with built-in GPS, or the device itself.

Anyway, a few days ago I managed to get lost with the with the kids again. We were driving around aimlessly down an alley-like side street when the clouds parted and this lovely sight appeared:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

That is right, … Keep Reading!!!