by Amanda Cunningham, Staff | Sep 1, 2020 | Commonwealth Kitchen
August 2020 Click here to submit your recipe for Cooperative Kitchen Recipe Submission Form Name* First Last Email* PhoneAddress* Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican...
by Amanda Cunningham, Staff | Jun 2, 2020 | Commonwealth Kitchen
Cooking in the kitchen with Rice Recipes Low fat, low in cholesterol, high in starch, a versatile foodstuff — there are a lot of things to like about rice, especially when your secret ingredient is a little imagination. Try these recipes and see if you don’t agree...
by Amanda Cunningham, Staff | Apr 29, 2020 | Commonwealth Kitchen
Delectable Dips OK, maybe you can’t have dip for dinner. But it certainly can be more than a snack. After all, appetizers are an essential part of any great meal, and a to-die-for dip can make your pre-dinner treats even more special. Check out our recipes and...
by Amanda Cunningham, Staff | Feb 29, 2020 | Commonwealth Kitchen
In the Kitchen With Pure Maple Syrup It’s a good thing that maple trees are pretty hardy and long-lasting. A maple tree must be about 45 years old before it can be tapped for syrup. After that, the tree should yield syrup for another 55 years, according to the...
by Amanda Cunningham, Staff | Jan 31, 2020 | Commonwealth Kitchen
Recipes for a Healthy Heart February is American Heart Month and is the perfect time to start making healthy lifestyle changes that will benefit you now and for years to come. The American Heart Association recommends leading an active lifestyle and focusing on a...
by Amanda Cunningham, Staff | Dec 19, 2019 | Commonwealth Kitchen
In the kitchen with Buttermilk Recipes January 2020 Click here to submit your recipe for Cooperative Kitchen From Our Readers: Buttermilk Biscuit Sausage Pinwheels Cynthia Johnson, Mount Jackson, Va. Ingredients: ¼ cup shortening 2 cups self-rising flour,...
by Amanda Cunningham, Staff | Nov 1, 2019 | Commonwealth Kitchen
Enjoy regional cuisine with … A Taste of Bolivia Cooperative Living magazine reader Denisse Rueda-Mendivil of Stephens City, Virginia, was surprised to read about 15 electric cooperative lineworkers from Virginia and Maryland traveling to the South American...
by Amanda Cunningham, Staff | Nov 1, 2019 | Holiday Gift Guide
Some Happy Musings November-December 2019 The holidays add a sprinkle of magic to our cultural foundations of family, home and community. Here are three popular hometown events to help celebrate the season in traditional rural Virginia style. The “Best on the Northern...
by Amanda Cunningham, Staff | Sep 30, 2019 | Commonwealth Kitchen
Cooking in Season With: BROCCOLI Your parents knew best when they told you to eat your broccoli. This colorful member of the cabbage family, once the bane of youngsters in a rush to get to dessert, today enjoys the reputation of a food rich in nutrition, antioxidants,...
by Amanda Cunningham, Staff | Aug 30, 2019 | Commonwealth Kitchen
VIRGINIA STATE FAIRS: Ribbon-Winning Recipes from Virginia’s Finest Cooks September 2019 Click here to submit your recipe for Commonwealth Kitchen Nancy Riggs of Hanover County has made her blue-ribbon-winning Pineapple-Coconut Pie (right) for years. “It’s from...
by Amanda Cunningham, Staff | Jul 29, 2019 | Commonwealth Kitchen
Keeping Your Cool With: Cold Summer Salads The last thing you need on a sweltering summer day is your oven radiating heat waves throughout your home. Why not cool down with something simple and tasty that doesn’t leave you in a hot sweat. Here are some grand salad...
