Vanessa Oliver, Author at Food & Nutrition Magazine

That’s a Wrap!

August 8, 2015 Vanessa Oliver

Product Reviewed: Abeego My dish drying rack is often full of rinsed out plastic storage bags … I hate just throwing them away! So, I was really excited to try out Abeego, an all-natural food-wrap that has

Homemade Hot Sauces

September 29, 2014 Vanessa Oliver

Faced with a bumper chile pepper crop? Or maybe you bought a couple pounds at your local farmers’ market because they were so pretty? Or maybe you’ve one too many times stood in front of

Celebrating National Pickle Month

July 10, 2014 Vanessa Oliver

What do Cleopatra, Aristotle, Shakespeare, Napoleon, Queen Elizabeth and Amerigo Vespucci have in common? They would all have been enthusiastic celebrants of July’s National Pickle Month. In fact, they would probably celebrate with relish. (See

Get Comfortable With Kohlrabi

May 23, 2014 Vanessa Oliver

Kohlrabi. You may have seen this hot air balloon-meets-space alien at your local farmers market or grocery but were a bit perplexed with what the heck it was, let alone how to prepare it. Want

Herbs and Spices You Should Be Using — But Probably Aren’t

March 12, 2014 Vanessa Oliver

Herbs and spices lend a lot to a dish. Whether used fresh or dried, in the beginning of a recipe or just before serving, they add flavors, aromas and textures that can make a dish