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Stirring the Pot: Mini Mommy

Ruthie Cohen

“Every family has its outliers,” writes Ruthie Cohen in Stirring the Pot. The outlier in her family is Eve, aka “Mini Mommy,” the only one of Ruthie’s five children who shares her enthusiasm for cooking. “Mea culpa,” admits Ruthie. But her and Eve’s time in the kitchen has inspired some hearty winter fare. Click here to read the full story.

January 3, 2019

Health educator and certified Ayurvedic practitioner Kristin Londergan’s roasted root veggies and red lentil dal with cabbage, rice, and millet. | Photo by Ruthie Cohen

Stirring the Pot: Ayurveda, a Holistic Feast

Ruthie Cohen

LP columnist Ruthie Cohen stirs up Ayurveda-inspired recipes from health educator Kristin Londergan. A 5,000-year-old holistic physical and spiritual practice, Ayurveda is meant to bring balance into one’s life. Ruthie says the food is “a feast for the eyes, a boon for your gut, a balm for your spirit.” Click here to read the full story.

November 16, 2017

Community Notice

Stirring the Pot: A Carnivore’s Conundrum

Ruthie Cohen

When facing an unfamiliar situation, one has a choice: dread or delight. When Ruthie Cohen planned a dinner party for vegetarians and vegans, she had to forget about reliable main dishes, such as brisket or chicken. What to do? Whether planning dinner or mapping out a life, she says, choose delight. New roads beckon. Click here to read the full story and a few vegetarian-friendly recipes.

May 18, 2017

Annie Corrigan (left), WFIU "Morning Edition" host and producer of WFIU’s weekly sustainable food program, "Earth Eats," and local food blogger and photographer Shelly Westerhausen are releasing cookbooks this spring. | Photo by Mark Anthony Kathurima

Two New Cookbooks Offer Local Flavors and Far-Flung Adventure

Ruthie Cohen, Mark Anthony Kathurima

Ruthie Cohen takes a look at two new cookbooks by local authors: Earth Eats Real Food Green Living, by the producer of the WFIU radio show Earth Eats, Annie Corrigan, with Chef Daniel Orr; and Vegetarian Heartland: Recipes for Life’s Adventures, by food blogger Shelly Westerhausen. Ruthie says each book offers “carefully constructed recipes peppered with stories and reminiscences.” Click here for the full story and a few recipes.

May 4, 2017

Stirring the Pot: Craft a Recipe, Craft a Life

Ruthie Cohen

Hang out by the stove with Ruthie Cohen as she creates ratatouille from a pattypan squash that has been intimidating her for a week. In her food column, "Stirring the Pot," a Limestone Post exclusive, the mischievous sage contemplates the simple and often mysterious sauce of life, while always “respecting the alchemy.” Click here to read the full story.