Tag Archives: High Altitude Cooking

Red Peas for Good Luck in the New Year

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Lisa Orwig

Did you eat your New Year’s Day peas?  When I was growing up, my mother made peas every New Year’s day – green, from a can.  In fact, all vegetables during my growing up years came from a can – … Continue reading →

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Greek Quinoa Salad

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Lisa Orwig

Are you cooking with quinoa?  If you aren’t, you should reconsider.  It’s one of those whole grain, fiber powerhouses and it’s so good for you.  According to the Ancient Harvest Quinoa box, quinoa is a complete protein grain on it’s … Continue reading →

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Easy Peach Cobbler

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Lisa Orwig

Have I gone on too much about summer already (picnics, sun, fireflies, vacations)?   It feels like maybe I have, but summer is such a great season – especially now that I am out of that Texas heat and in … Continue reading →

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Vegetarian Baked Beans for July Fourth

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Lisa Orwig

Fireworks, sparklers, hot summer sun, cookouts, and baked beans.  When I was growing up, summertime was my favorite time, and to me, the Fourth of July was the best holiday of the summer season.  I lived in a tiny town … Continue reading →

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The Dusty Dog

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Lisa Orwig

Two humans, three canines, five felines, 678 miles, 11 hours in an overpacked car and we made it to the Dusty Dog on Wednesday.  We My partner shops for this journey as if we are going to the far reaches … Continue reading →

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Heirloom Yellow Eye Beans

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Lisa Orwig

This past holiday season, I got a lot of cooking related gifts — things like ravioli presses, a comal for making tortillas, and an attachment for my mixer to make homemade pasta.  But one of my favorite presents was a … Continue reading →

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