Entries from January 2009

January 30, 2009

Cassoulet Chicken Thighs

Apparently we have moved into the French cuisine portion of this site, as we are featuring yet another meal from the south of France. I’m not an expert in French cooking by any means, but I have gathered that southern French cooking is heavy on beans, gamey meats and seafood. I mean, I’m guessing here. [...]

January 29, 2009

Thirsty Thursday: Weyerbacher Brewery

Just one trip to the Weyerbacher brewery on Easton’s Southside is enough to convince anyone of how passionate these people are about their beer.
Granted, it’s not a whole lot to look at and you would probably miss it if you drove by the facility. But once you’re inside, you know this is a place where [...]

January 28, 2009

Endive and Tuna Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette

Need something quick? Need it to be healthy? Tired of the same old salad?
Done, done and done.
While there isn’t a whole lot to this salad (is there ever?) it really packs a lot of flavor and has some distinct French Riviera flair.

January 27, 2009

Cheese Ravioli and Pomodoro Sauce

When you want some dinner food fast, you can’t beat pasta. It’s cheap, delicious and not entirely bad for you (as opposed to say, a Big Mac).
But then there’s the problem of sauce. Most of the glop that comes in a jar is loaded with sodium, and some are downright awful in terms of flavor. [...]

January 26, 2009

Sometimes, Even We Don’t Feel Like Cooking

I think we here at Feaston could sum up the past week or so with one word: ugh!
I know we’re not alone — it’s the middle of winter, it’s cold out, it’s dark, the weather is iffy and sometimes, life just gets in the way of a good meal. Trust us — we KNOW!
But even [...]