by Stowaway Magazine | Mar 27, 2015 | Culture, Four Corners, Spring 2015
There’s nothing better than limes to pack a tangy punch. While you may not be adventurous enough to eat a lime on its own, this member of the citrus family complements a wide range of ingredients. From a cold, creamy drink to a savory soup, these four recipes...
by Stowaway Magazine | Dec 22, 2014 | Culture, Four Corners, Winter 2015
Required in many traditional recipes around the world, saffron is an often overlooked and underappreciated spice in mainstream American cooking. Composed of the dried stigmas (the part of the flower that captures pollen) of the crocus sativus
or saffron crocus,...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jan 16, 2014 | Culture, Eats, Winter 2014
The avocado is a tree-grown food loved by people the world over. Even the ancient Egyptians loved avocado, applying it daily to their hair to keep their locks healthy and shiny. The avocado is also called the Alligator Pear because of its bumpy green skin. Did you...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jul 1, 2013 | Culture, Eats, Summer 2013
Ratatouille France Originating in France, this traditional dish—once known as a poor man’s food—is the French way to use zucchini along with other delicious summer vegetables. The dish is as satisfying as it is beautiful. Serve it as a side or over pasta, couscous, or...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jun 7, 2012 | Culture, Eats, Summer 2012
The Four Corners of the Kitchen Hide your dried spices in the back of your cupboard and shove your canned goods into a dark drawer; it’s time to pull out the fresh ingredients that make summer taste so invigorating. Refresh your taste buds with our fresh herb of...