The Fresh Blog
Lifestyle, Health, Nutrition & Inspiration from Luvo
Whiskey Cocktails 101
Posted by Heather Magee |
Tomorrow marks the annual day in which people flock to their local Irish pub to partake in a celebratory pint – usually greenish in color. St. Patrick’s Day is observed the world-over, and strangely seems to be a bigger deal outside of Ireland. I guess everyone has a bit ’o the Irish spirit in them. Or, it’s just a good excuse to misbehave on a weeknight.… Read more »
The Full Irish Breakfast
Posted by Jessica G. |
As we continue to celebrate all things delicious at this time of year, we turn our attention to another Irish treasure: the traditional Full Irish Breakfast. Legend has it that this hearty breakfast was the Irish farmer’s favorite way to start the day and fuel up for long hours of strenuous farm work… and hearty it was.… Read more »
Luvo Hacks: Pilaf
Posted by Gabriel Cabrera |
We’ve brought you entree hacks, ways to whip up tasty breakfast hacks and now we turn our efforts onto one of Luvo’s most versatile meals – pilafs.
Leeks 5 Ways
Posted by Jessica G. |
Alongside onions and garlic, leeks belong to that wonderful family of plants that provide a flavor base to many delicious dishes. At the peak of their season in the springtime, leeks look like giant green onions, but only the white and light green leaves at the base of the plant are edible. With their mild, onion-like flavor, leeks can be sliced and eaten raw, sautéed, boiled, or used in soup, and they’re a nutritious addition to your menu.… Read more »
The Best Homemade Condiments
Posted by Ryan Abbott |
Almost all fridges in North America are stocked with the same set of condiments. Somewhere we all must have agreed that certain foods needed to be served with a side of sauce that comes from a squeeze bottle or heavily branded glass jar. It wasn’t always this way. French cuisine was built on a foundation of delicious sauces made fresh in the kitchen with real ingredients. It’s a proud tradition that you can easily be a part of.… Read more »
Celery Root 101
Posted by Jessica G. |
Celery root (also known as celeriac, but I’ll stick with celery root due to infuriating pronunciation issues) is a variety of celery with an edible root. You may have seen squiggly bulbs of celery root at your local farmer’s market or mentions of celeriac purees or soups on fancy restaurant menus.
So what’s it all about? Why should we care about the root of an otherwise underwhelming vegetable (sorry, celery)? Celery root is kind of like a funky hybrid of a celery stalk and a potato. It carries some of the celery flavor, but performs similarly to a potato because you can roast it, stew it,… Read more »
How to Make the Best Fruit Salad Ever
Posted by Jessica G. |
Fruit salad might seem like a lazy person’s potluck dish of choice, but there’s no doubt it can be a refreshing, delicious and healthy treat. Fruit salad requires minimal effort and skill to prepare, but that doesn’t mean it has to be boring. With just a few simple tweaks, you can elevate your fruit salad to gourmet level. With so many delicious fruits in season right now, and more on the way, making an impressive fruit salad is a no-brainer.… Read more »