Food

Recipe: Strawberry Semifreddo with Edible Pansies

April 16, 2012
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Pansies and violets are charming and delicious edible flowers that thrive in spring’s cool weather. This post features pretty pansies in a special dessert recipe for Strawberry Semifreddo with Edible Pansies, developed for Seasonal Wisdom readers by Victoria Williams of the blog Our Life in Idaho.  Check it out! Photo copyright Teresa O’Connor.

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Recipe: Warm Spinach and Bacon Dip

February 27, 2012
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If you’re planning a party with friends, this Warm Spinach and Bacon Dip will win you plenty of fans. It’s a bit decadent, with bacon and cheeses, but this recipe offers low-fat options. And boy does this homemade dip taste good. Check it out!

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Cooking Classes in Bologna — Italy’s Food Capital

February 6, 2012
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Sit back and enjoy this tour of Bologna — Italy’s food capital — as we spend the day shopping the old food markets of this historic and hospitable city. Our guide is the delightful Carmelita Caruana of Cook Italy, who takes us to some of the city’s finest food sources, before teaching us how to cook […]

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Drink Your Herbs!

February 1, 2012
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From rosemary-infused lemonade and chamomile-apple punch to the Moroccan mint tea shown above, there are many delicious ways to make drinks from herbs.

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Six Healthy Garden and Food Resolutions

January 23, 2012
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Start the year right. These garden and food resolutions are easy to implement into your life, regardless of where you live. Yet these six simple ideas will help you eat better, feel healthier and connect more closely with your community. Take a peek. Image of Eugene (Oregon) Farmer’s Market is copyright Teresa O’Connor.

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Wonderful Winter Cake Decorating Tips

January 2, 2012
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 Guest Post – If you’re like us, you’re probably off to the gym already in the New Year to work off the holiday treats.  But there will come a time this winter and beyond, when you will no doubt crave a fancy dessert that is as beautiful as it is delicious. That’s why we have called […]

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New Year’s Guide

December 26, 2011
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Get your New Year’s off to a great start with these entertainment tips, along with fun historical facts and wonderful vintage cards from Riptheskull on Flickr.

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A Thanksgiving Entertainment Guide

November 17, 2011
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Thanksgiving is nearly here. So, we’re sharing some great Thanksgiving entertainment resources to ensure you have a healthy, delicious and safe meal.  Illustrating this post are wonderful vintage Thanksgiving cards from riptheskull on Flickr. Enjoy!

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Five Fall Foods to Eat Now

November 15, 2011
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From sweet potatoes to leafy greens to colorful squashes of all types, there are lots to love about these five fabulous fall foods.  Photo copyright aurélien on Flickr.

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Recipe for Seasonal Wisdom’s Calendula-Orange Biscuits

October 3, 2011
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Cheerful calendula flowers have been featured in culinary dishes of all types, since at least the Middle Ages.  In my own fall garden, these cool-season annuals are thriving now. So, I created a yummy biscuit recipe that makes the most of these colorful petals and fresh flavors. Come take a peek and learn more about […]

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