Don Mauer
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Readers respond with local, regional sources for grass-fed, grass-finished meatsAug 15, 2018 6:00 am - In July I asked for your help and “Wow,” did you deliver. I wrote about my web sources for what has been called “clean,” grass-fed, grass-finished beef as well as pastur...
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A homemade ice cream journey comes full circleJul 24, 2018 11:00 pm - Since it's hotter than hot fudge outside, I started thinking about chillin' with ice cream. Sure, I could jump in my car to get some and then considered making it at hom...
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Got a crop of basil taking over? It's DIY pesto to the rescueJul 17, 2018 6:00 am - This season has become my summer of basil since we're growing it by the bushel. In fact, we've never been as successful at growing basil as we have this year. My story o...
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In search of grass-fed, grass-finished beef for clean eatingJul 09, 2018 11:00 pm - The Fourth of July was just a week ago. Since 75 percent of American families own a grill, you probably headed outside to use yours. If you did, more than likely you gri...
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Loving broccoli for its super nutritious profile easy when dressed just rightJun 13, 2018 6:00 am - Who loves broccoli? Hmm, not that many hands went up. Broccoli's one of those love-it-or-hate-it vegetables. If what's been written about broccoli having nearly super nu...
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Memorial Day perfect for perfecting a summer salad classicMay 22, 2018 6:00 am - Summer's just a few short weeks away and Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner, which got me to thinking about what is my absolute favorite summer salad. What i...
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Becoming a convert or at least appreciative of Detroit-style pizzaMay 08, 2018 11:00 pm - The headline for a seriouseats.com pizza story and recipe read: "Detroit-Style Pizza Is the Best Thing You're Gonna Make This Year." Even if you're from the Chicago-area...
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New cookbook explores international flavors, but it's not really for beginner cooksApr 24, 2018 1:00 am - If you love to cook as much as I do, you will instantly recognize the name: Christopher Kimball. No? How about Cook's Illustrated or Cook's Country magazines or America'...
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Juicy, rare hamburgers require a solid, hefty bunApr 18, 2018 6:00 am - Ever make hamburger buns at home? No? Last week I made some; here's my story. I didn't feel an urge to make homemade hamburger buns before now since I have a couple of b...
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When you indulge, remember great cake is loaded with fat, sugar and flourMar 26, 2018 11:00 pm - If your current food plan excludes sugars, wheat flour and shortening (like butter) you need to stop reading. Please keep reading if you like cake and occasionally allow...