great grains – In Good Taste http://ingoodtaste.kitchen Making Every Day an Occasion... Simply Sat, 28 Dec 2019 18:11:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://ingoodtaste.kitchen/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/cropped-peonies-32x32.jpg great grains – In Good Taste http://ingoodtaste.kitchen 32 32 Curtis Stone’s Top Tips for Wholesome Cooking http://ingoodtaste.kitchen/curtis-stones-top-tips/ http://ingoodtaste.kitchen/curtis-stones-top-tips/#comments Thu, 21 Apr 2011 03:22:46 +0000 http://ingoodtasteblog.net/?p=1755 Today I had the opportunity to interview Curtis Stone, a critically acclaimed chef, judge on NBC’s “America’s Next Great Restaurant” and host of Bravo’s “Top Chef Masters.” Curtis Stone has partnered with Post Great Grains to spread the importance of eating whole foods and choosing less-processed foods for better nutrition. He suggests using whole ingredients, natural ingredients and simple ingredients. Now, haven’t I been saying that all along? Because Curtis has a cooking philosophy that closely aligns with my own (and because his adorable Australian accent could not possibly be more charming) I thought to share some of his tips on how we can cook faster, easier and more delicious recipes in our own kitchens. Use whole food whenever possible “Whole grains taste better and their nutritional content is a lot better,” Stone said. “When you eat fruits and vegetables, you should leave the skin on whenever possible to get more nutrients and flavor. When you buy seafood, make sure it’s sustainable and that your meat and poultry has been raised ethically and naturally.” Start with breakfast Keeping your grocery bill in check can be challenging, but it’s very important to keep your kitchen stocked with plenty of healthy foods. “If […]

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