http://jillbcooks.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Jill B. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 07:00:48 GMT 2010-01-03T07:00:48Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977727463 While it may not seen like watermelon and tomatoes are a natural pairing, the sweetness of the watermelon and the tang of the tomatoes come together in this juicy salad in a most unexpectedly delightful . . . Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:45:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977727463 Jill B. 2009-07-02T17:45:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977630571 In thinking about a budget-friendly recipe to share in this economy, a campaign slogan from a bygone yet oddly familiar era sprung to mind, Herbert Hoover's promise of a chicken in every pot.  . . . Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:56:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977630571 Jill B. 2009-03-19T13:56:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977550307 I wanted to share my recent writing with you.  I have been a guest blogger at Betty Crocker recently , and hope you enjoy my ideas there. Make New Year's Resolutions to Reclaim the Family . . . Thu, 01 Jan 2009 16:59:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977550307 Jill B. 2009-01-01T16:59:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977510547 Need ideas to get kids involved and occupied during Thanksgiving? Ask kids to make signature mocktails for guests. Have kids draw pictures and write what they are thankful for on index cards.  . . . Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:06:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977510547 Jill B. 2008-11-18T23:06:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977506817 Holidays are a great reason for getting us motivated to do what we mean to do all along....got a niece, nephew or grandchild who is special to you?  Instead of watching another dvd together or shopping, . . . Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:04:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977506817 Jill B. 2008-11-14T18:04:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977486758 I will be one of the presenters in the gourmet kitchen at this years' Twin Cities Chocolate Extravaganza.  I will be making a selection of chocolate desserts.  I am not sure what to . . . Thu, 23 Oct 2008 20:44:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977486758 Jill B. 2008-10-23T20:44:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977478432 In the UK, Jamie Oliver has debuted a new television program called Ministry of Food that teaches people the fundamentals of how to cook.   As an educator, the question occurs to me: how early . . . Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:52:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977478432 Jill B. 2008-10-15T15:52:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977471762 During Yom Kippur, people fast, which means they do not eat or drink anything from sunset until sunset the next day. The fast is a way to focus people’s minds on how they can become kinder and better . . . Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:20:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977471762 Jill B. 2008-10-08T18:20:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977464466 Rosh Hashanah is the first of the high holidays on the Jewish calendar. Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year. It celebrates the anniversary of God creating the world, and looks ahead to making the new . . . Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:39:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977464466 Jill B. 2008-10-01T18:39:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977445630 Happy New Year! L'shanah tovah! Rosh Hashanah, the beginning of the Jewish year, is a great time for getting together with friends and family. Because this holiday is at the beginning of the year, . . . Wed, 10 Sep 2008 23:52:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977445630 Jill B. 2008-09-10T23:52:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977403896 As summer gets hotter, zucchini season shifts into full gear. Are you finding yourself with a bounty of zucchini? Share it as you celebrate “ Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor's Porch Night,” . . . Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:30:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977403896 Jill B. 2008-07-22T14:30:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977397747 My favorite treats are definitely homemade and preferably from local, organic ingredients. I love to make my own ice cream and to bake cookies to make my own ice cream sandwiches. Though it may seem . . . Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:59:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977397747 Jill B. 2008-07-14T18:59:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977392995 Teaching kids about the benefits of living an eco-conscious lifestyle is both fun and rewarding for parents and kids. One small change is worth the effort. When it comes to making choices about something . . . Tue, 08 Jul 2008 21:08:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977392995 Jill B. 2008-07-08T21:08:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977386838 Have you ever heard the saying "you are what you eat"? If it is true, then wouldn't we want to eat the very best food we can? The most delicious, most healthy food that you can eat is food . . . Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:49:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977386838 Jill B. 2008-07-01T14:49:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977359185 Fellow Gather.com-ers, I would like to create a list of really great food blogs.  They can be general or very specific (for example: in pursuit of the perfect potato chip, etc.) They can be authored . . . Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:20:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977359185 Jill B. 2008-06-02T02:20:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977331279 Most people have basic cooking experience, and just about everyone has boiled pasta, made pizza, griddled pancakes, or baked chocolate chip cookies.   The key to progressing beyond the basics to . . . Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:17:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977331279 Jill B. 2008-04-24T16:17:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977283592 Food is a fun way to learn about other cultures. In Ireland, St. Patrick's Day is celebrated to commemorate St. Patrick's contribution to the country through his missionary work. As you know, . . . Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:43:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977283592 Jill B. 2008-03-13T19:43:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977276105 Join me for a live chat tomorrow @ 4PM in Parenting.gather.com , hosted by Jessie Voigts and her daugher Lillie! We will discuss cooking with kids. Your children are invited to join us and ask questions . . . Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:15:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977276105 Jill B. 2008-03-05T16:15:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977271862 As the title of her book implies, in A Slice of Organic Life author Sheherazade Goldsmith suggests that everyone can find ideas and projects that suit them and promote a more organic and sustainable . . . Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:04:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977271862 Jill B. 2008-02-29T18:04:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977268151 7-10 month-old babies are developing greater dexterity, more curiosity about the world around them, and growing independence.   Coupled with more control over muscle movement and newly appearing . . . Mon, 25 Feb 2008 22:19:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977268151 Jill B. 2008-02-25T22:19:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977264164 Eating well begins with shopping smart, and providing the best food for your family means that you must be equipped with the knowledge of how to select the freshest and healthiest foods available.   . . . Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:55:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977264164 Jill B. 2008-02-21T16:55:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977258628 With child and teen obesity reaching epidemic proportions, creating positive eating habits and developing a palate that favors fresh and healthful foods cannot begin too soon. According to the National . . . Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:23:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977258628 Jill B. 2008-02-14T18:23:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977252327 Creating family food and holiday traditions gives everyone in a family something to look forward to and happy memories to look back on. Whether it is making sugar cookies at Christmas, latkes at Hanukkah . . . Thu, 07 Feb 2008 21:05:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977252327 Jill B. 2008-02-07T21:05:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977240371 Hi Gather Friends:   I am teaching a kids cooking class in Rockville in February at the Whole Foods on Rockville Pike.  Hope to see you there.   Half-Pints Club: Kids' . . . Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:32:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977240371 Jill B. 2008-01-26T00:32:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977174041 I will be helping create a series of kids' cooking classes at Whole Foods on Rockville Pike in Rockville, Maryland.  Classes are free, but you must register. The next class is December 8 - . . . Sun, 11 Nov 2007 16:00:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977174041 Jill B. 2007-11-11T16:00:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977144662 Special thanks are in order for everyone who submitted questions about kids, food and cooking during my recent live interview on Gather.  I was struck by the thoughtfulness of your questions and realized . . . Thu, 11 Oct 2007 21:20:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977144662 Jill B. 2007-10-11T21:20:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977137382 When we plan a get-together for a group, we always think of food. What if we had a party all about learning to prepare food?  Cooking or baking together can be a terrifically fun way for people of . . . Thu, 04 Oct 2007 18:35:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977137382 Jill B. 2007-10-04T18:35:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977130055 Kids with food hypersensitivities know all about having to say no to cake and ice cream and other treats at friends’ birthday parties.  Allergies that require kids to bring their own food to . . . Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:47:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977130055 Jill B. 2007-09-27T21:47:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977122159 Is this a familiar scenario in your house: the school bus will arrive at the corner any minute, your first grader can’t find her shoe, your sixth grader needs a permission slip signed, the phone . . . Wed, 19 Sep 2007 21:47:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977122159 Jill B. 2007-09-19T21:47:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977115960 How Well Can You Cook? Do you know how to cook broccoli? According to a poll conducted by Cook’s Illustrated magazine, 75 percent of the respondents said they didn't know how to cook broccoli. . . . Thu, 13 Sep 2007 16:28:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977115960 Jill B. 2007-09-13T16:28:10Z