"Give a man a fish and he has food for a day; teach him how to fish and you can get rid of him of the entire weekend."
- Zenna Schaffer
Welcome to the September issue of Seasoned Cooking. While Ms. Schaffer's comment might border on cynical, you won't get much of an argument from Seasoned Cooking writer Phil Gantt. He recently went on an extended fishing vacation with his kids in Alaska. Don't fret though -- he's back and he's sharing stories and recipes from his grand adventure in this month's Phil's International Flair. Also back from sabbatical is Victoria Smith. She's bringing delectable recipes featuring peaches as part of a touching tribute to a dear friend in this month's Victoria's Vegetarian Victuals. Welcome back, Phil and Victoria!
Moving on to other treats in this month's issue, we tackle the challenge of using all of the tomatoes that Mother Nature has provided in garden plots, on patio planters and among farmers' markets during this harvest season. In the Land of Leftovers, ideas about how to use fresh tomatoes the day they're picked are offered. They range from ultra-simple salsas to elegant salads. Add any of them to the quick Chicken and Orzo recipe featured in the Rush Hour column and you've got a great dinner. This simple recipe is part of the on-going series on handy appliances and tools to make your kitchen duty less of a chore.
Speaking of chores, it's back to school time and we want to know how you all manage to juggle your schedules and make time for everything from soccer practice to healthy meals to family time. We're looking for all your scheduling secrets this month in Seasoned Opinions. If you're looking for a vacation as school starts and chores seem to abound around every corner, why not read the Meet Herb column and take a trip to Germany. This month's featured herb is caraway and Rossana is presenting authentic German recipes with the help of a German friend and cook. One taste of any of these recipes and you'll be thinking German thoughts!
Finally, as many people are spending more time and money focusing on ways to improve their diets, Health & Fitness narrows in on a little-known method for determining the health of your diet choices. Using the glycemic indices of foods to help plan your meals and snacks can have a profound impact on your overall health. If you don't know what a glycemic index is or how to use it, maybe it's time you find out by reading this article!
Speaking of reading, don't you think it's time to dive into all that this issue of Seasoned Cooking has to offer? There's so much more to discover than what's mentioned here, so take some time and enjoy it. Here's to a seasoned lifestyle.
