The Doughnut Burger – Would you eat a bacon cheeseburger served between two Krispy Kreme doughnuts. I don’t think I would, but it’s become a popular item at the Indiana state fair. Dennis Reas and his family created the dinner/dessert. They’re also the ones behind chocolate-covered bacon and deep-fried butter.
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If you’re one of the many people who wants to start eating organic, local food but can’t afford it, there may be a solution.  More and more farmer’s markets around the country are starting to accept SNAP benefits (formerly known as food stamps).  Read the rest of this entry »

Every week at Chew on That, we test your foodie vocabulary by quizzing you on a new foodie word and supply delicious recipes to match!

This week’s word is: Braise (verb). Pronounced: \bre-z\

Please choose the most appropriate definition for Braise:

a.) Adding liquid or flavoring to fruit.
b.) To cook by sautéing in fat and then simmering slowly in very little liquid.
c.) Slice or chop into very small pieces.
d.) Serve slightly cooked or almost raw.

If you chose b.) to cook by sautéing in fat and then simmering slowly in very little liquid, then you are correct!

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For Lent this year, I’ll be giving up meat. It’s day three and I already feel like I’m being majorly challenged. I’m a picky eater as it is, so cutting out all my chicken and beef isn’t giving me as many options for dinner. The first year that I fasted from meat, I was eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches almost every day. Thankfully, over the years, I’ve learned a few tricks to survive the Lenten season without feeling too starved of protein.
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