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risotto easy stir?
I took a cooking class with Judy Witts Francini (divinacucina) in Florence 4-5 years ago where I made my first no-stir risotto using Gabriele Ferron's rice. We used water, not broth, with a lot of great aromatics and wine - best risotto I've ever made/had (artichoke) - also made a kid (goat) roast stuffed with pecorino and more herbs.
Jazz Great Dianne Reeves Really Cooks
Just noticed that Reeves will again be at the Robert Mondavi Winery for their summer concert series. If you are ever in the area and tix are still available, this is a must-do.
When I worked there some years ago, she was opening for another artist, possibly Al Jarreau, and forgot her shoes. She was so down to earth and fun to talk with.
Cookbook Giveaway: 'A Twist of the Wrist'
Zatarain's Dirty Rice Mix. When faced with a surfeit of elk meat, a lot of it ground up, one must be creative. Elk is nowhere near as gamey as deer meat, but still....
It is perfect in dirty rice.
That's my box favorite.
Cans?
Bush's pinto beans (2-3 cans), a can of Muir Glen fire roasted tomatoes and peppers, a small can of tomato sauce (Hunt's preferably), and either ground elk or Trader Joe's exceptionally lean ground beef make a great, quick, low fat chili...although one's hand may grow weary of wielding a can opener.
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The Co-Op in Bellingham, WA, is fabulous. It is open to the public and is just like a regular grocery store, with breads, produce, dairy, wines, a deli counter, great cheeses, meats (Umpqua Valley Lamb - yum!), etc. My one gripe is that they don't always have the best olives in the world in stock, i.e., Castel Vetrano. It's hit and miss but worth the wait.