Recipes by Julianne | Thursday, June 21,2012

Shoefly pie

Pennsylvania Dutch/Amish cooking is known for its pies. Shoefly Pie is perhaps the most indigenously famous. It’s also a favorite in America’s South. Truthfully, shoefly pie isn’t

Food - Julianne Glatz | Thursday, June 14,2012

How I spent my summer vacation

By Julianne Glatz

On Memorial Day, I was once again heading to Brooklyn by myself. But this time I was driving our full-sized van, overflowing with camping gear. I’d spend some time with my grandson, daughter and

Food - Julianne Glatz | Thursday, June 7,2012

Scrumptious scallops

By Julianne Glatz

Many years ago, I bought sea scallops. It was a cool day. I came home directly from the store and refrigerated them, but when I opened the bag to start cooking, a nauseating smell hit my nostrils. Eve

Recipes by Julianne | Thursday, June 7,2012

Ceviche with seafood, avocado, and grapefruit

By Julianne Glatz

Basic instructions for cooking scallopsCooking scallops is easy and fast – in fact, the only potential concern is making sure they’re not overcooked, in which case you’ll be eating t

Food - Julianne Glatz | Thursday, May 31,2012

The heat is on!

By Julianne Glatz

I’ve heard it over and over: People in the hottest places on the planet eat spicy-hot foods is because it makes them feel cooler. Really? For me, eating spicy-hot food on the high temperature/hu

Recipes by Julianne | Thursday, May 31,2012

RHUBARB AND WHITE PEPPER CHUTNEY

By Julianne Glatz

Rhubarb is at peak season right now, making this chutney a springtime specialty. It’s great brushed on grilled chicken (especially wings) or as an accompaniment to cheese and crackers.

Recipes by Julianne | Thursday, May 31,2012

SOUR CHERRY MOJO

By Julianne Glatz

This mojo spreads its wings over different cultures, making it appropriate for Latin American grilled pork or poultry, or even as a condiment for Argentinian grilled (provolone) cheese. It’s

Recipes by Julianne | Thursday, May 31,2012

SWEET POTATO HABAÑERO HOT SAUCE

By Julianne Glatz

Hot sauces made from Habañero peppers are endemic in the Caribbean, but seldom found elsewhere. I first tasted this riff on a traditional Caribbean Carrot hot sauce that substitutes sweet po

Recipes by Julianne | Thursday, May 31,2012

Picklese (a.k.a. Pikliz)

By Julianne Glatz

This classic condiment can be found on every table in Haiti, oftentimes even when there isn’t a table in that devastated and destitute country. I first heared of Picklese when I was researchi

Food - Julianne Glatz | Thursday, May 24,2012

Prairie Fruits Farm brings its cheeses to farmers market

By Julianne Glatz

I start anticipating them each year as winter melts into spring: Springfield’s farmers markets. It’s not just because of the local produce and products I can buy, although that’s a b