THE FRONT BURNER
FLS reporter Katie Thisdell serves up news on local food finds, tales from home cooks and inspiration to help you have fun in your own kitchen.
Pollan’s “Cooked” inspires readers to spend time in kitchen
Few of us will spend weeks making a single loaf of sourdough bread, or an entire weekend barbecuing a whole hog over low heat. But spending at least a little …more
June 13th, 2013
Smoothie recipes: Banana, and Mango Coconut Soy
Chef Fred German shared these recipes at a recent class at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center. Mango Coconut Soy Smoothie 1 cup vanilla soy milk 3 ounces mango chunks, fresh or …more
June 13th, 2013
Spotsy Hospital chef shares smoothie tips and recipes
Every day, Chef Fred German drinks at least three smoothies. Those replace the snacks many of us have between meals, and complement his mostly raw and protein-based diet. Packed full …more
June 7th, 2013
Market updates: Kids, trails and Sundays
Visions of golden beets, juicy raspberries, buttery new potatoes and crisp baby bok choy are filling my daydreams on this dreary Friday. \On Wednesday, I spent a solid two hours at …more
May 29th, 2013
Local man asks for your votes in online contest to be chef for touring “Gangnam Style” artist
When the viral video “Gangnam Style” became an instant hit last summer, Aaron Contreras couldn’t get enough of the song and the South Korean musician, Psy. “It was silly and …more
May 28th, 2013
Did you march against genetically modified foods?
Should genetically modified foods be labeled? And do those foods pose any danger to your health? The topic is certainly a contentious one. This past weekend, protesters marched in Washington …more
May 17th, 2013
3-day Greek Food Festival begins today
One summer in college, a friend and I spent a whirlwind week in Greece, splitting our time between visiting a close friend in a quiet town on the island of …more
May 16th, 2013
Spend $10 at markets and win prizes
Several local markets are participating in this year’s $10 Buy Local Challenge. If you spend $10 per week–or more–at the Fredericksburg and Stafford farmers markets, you’ll be entered for various …more
May 15th, 2013
What to do with swiss chard?
Rainbow chard has to be one of the prettiest greens around. The variety of swiss chard has vibrant colored stems–pinks and oranges and yellows that really grab your attention. Every …more
May 6th, 2013
Hot fudge sundaes tops my list of uses for fresh-picked strawberries
Strawberry picking has always been a springtime staple for my family. The season doesn’t feel quite right without buckets full of juicy berries covering the countertop and filling the fridge–and I …more
