CULINARY JOURNALIST   VINTAGE RECIPES

Laura Crotty

  • Home

  • Portfolio

  • Blog

  • More

    • Instagram
    • Twitter
    • Black LinkedIn Icon

    e-mail

    • All Posts
    • My Top 5
    • Broiled Grapefruit
    • Articles
    Search
    Why You Should Eat More Rice and Beans
    • Jan 25
    • 1 min

    Why You Should Eat More Rice and Beans

    Basic cooking is a great way to de-stress, and preparing rice and beans is as basic as it gets. But what makes this humble dish a global ...
    Try This 'Chill' CBD Coffee
    • Nov 30, 2020
    • 1 min

    Try This 'Chill' CBD Coffee

    Here’s a groovy beverage from CBD Distillery. It’s made with just a touch of CBD isolate, an alternative to full-spectrum CBD products. I...
    The 10 Best and Worst Cities For Vegans
    • Sep 28, 2020
    • 1 min

    The 10 Best and Worst Cities For Vegans

    The consumer spending experts at money.co.uk produced a comprehensive report, which identifies the best places to live for vegan food.
    Covid-19 And American Food Culture
    • Jun 12, 2020
    • 3 min

    Covid-19 And American Food Culture

    "As we adjust to the ever-changing landscape of medical information, Americans remain resourceful, finding creative ways to cope.
    The New Normal; Coping With Sheltering In Place
    • Apr 4, 2020
    • 3 min

    The New Normal; Coping With Sheltering In Place

    If there has ever been a scenario worthy of justifying an adult tantrum, this would be it".
    Cancer Prevention And Recovery
    • Oct 1, 2019
    • 6 min

    Cancer Prevention And Recovery

    The following article, Cancer Prevention and Recovery, a collaborative effort, was written for educational purposes and to raise awareness.
    Chili Oil
    • Aug 24, 2019
    • 1 min

    Chili Oil

    If you ever had any reservations about #nightshades (I did), you might be surprised might want to read an article I wrote @ Huffington Post.
    Why We Need Cookbooks
    • May 1, 2019
    • 2 min

    Why We Need Cookbooks

    Despite contrary predictions, cookbooks continue to do well in the market place and here's why.
    Foods That Strengthen Your Immune System And Fight Cancer
    • Apr 1, 2019
    • 3 min

    Foods That Strengthen Your Immune System And Fight Cancer

    Along with research and development, western medicine has come to embrace the importance of maintaining a healthy diet.
    Anthony Bourdain And Julia Child Moving Past Convention
    • Mar 1, 2019
    • 4 min

    Anthony Bourdain And Julia Child Moving Past Convention

    Bourdain and Child's culinary work both educated and inspired generations of Americans beyond local culture and cuisine.
    Are You Eating Enough Protein?
    • Sep 1, 2018
    • 2 min

    Are You Eating Enough Protein?

    For years I suffered symptoms related to a lack of protein in my diet. The symptoms are difficult to distinguish from common maladies.
    Going Vegan? Read This First.
    • Dec 21, 2017
    • 4 min

    Going Vegan? Read This First.

    If you are thinking about going vegan, here is a list of associated nutritional deficits as well a list of foods that are essential.
    The Dark Side Of The French Fry
    • Nov 13, 2017
    • 2 min

    The Dark Side Of The French Fry

    French fries were a hit in 1970 until words like trans-fats and acrylamide hit the scene, making those who indulged feel a sense of guilt.
     Helpful Tips For At-Home Cooks
    • Aug 16, 2017
    • 3 min

    Helpful Tips For At-Home Cooks

    I may not be able to convince you that cooking your own meals is the way to go, but it is easier than you think.
    Joy of Cooking
    • Mar 16, 2017
    • 2 min

    Joy of Cooking

    This cookbook with its' robins' egg blue cover has long been a favorite. Within its' pages is a relative treasure trove of recipes.
    The Value of Being A Stay At Home Mom
    • Mar 9, 2017
    • 2 min

    The Value of Being A Stay At Home Mom

    Despite my earlier influences I have come to realize that being a stay at home mom (who cooks) is a worthwhile job.
    {"items":["600af60996feae0018143b21","5fc48156cceb3e0017e634d9","5f6faad5ab5bb800179c2593","5ee3c4fbf8e11c00185a104e","5e87eabc5bf131001872604c","5dd4b5d175927100171fa598","5dd4b5d175927100171fa597","5dd4b5d175927100171fa596","5dd4b5d175927100171fa594","5dd4b5d175927100171fa595","5de97088d0873000173fcc03","5de7f5b01100f2001785044b","5de7fa31780f810017cc75c6","5dd4b5d175927100171fa590","5dd4b5d175927100171fa592","5dd4b5d175927100171fa591"],"styles":{"galleryType":"Columns","groupSize":1,"showArrows":true,"cubeImages":true,"cubeType":"fill","cubeRatio":1.3333333333333333,"isVertical":true,"gallerySize":30,"collageAmount":0,"collageDensity":0,"groupTypes":"1","oneRow":false,"imageMargin":32,"galleryMargin":0,"scatter":0,"rotatingScatter":"","chooseBestGroup":true,"smartCrop":false,"hasThumbnails":false,"enableScroll":true,"isGrid":true,"isSlider":false,"isColumns":false,"isSlideshow":false,"cropOnlyFill":false,"fixedColumns":1,"enableInfiniteScroll":true,"isRTL":false,"minItemSize":50,"rotatingGroupTypes":"","rotatingCropRatios":"","columnWidths":"","gallerySliderImageRatio":1.7777777777777777,"numberOfImagesPerRow":1,"numberOfImagesPerCol":1,"groupsPerStrip":0,"borderRadius":0,"boxShadow":0,"gridStyle":1,"mobilePanorama":false,"placeGroupsLtr":true,"viewMode":"preview","thumbnailSpacings":4,"galleryThumbnailsAlignment":"bottom","isMasonry":false,"isAutoSlideshow":false,"slideshowLoop":false,"autoSlideshowInterval":4,"bottomInfoHeight":0,"titlePlacement":"SHOW_ON_THE_RIGHT","galleryTextAlign":"center","scrollSnap":false,"itemClick":"nothing","fullscreen":true,"videoPlay":"hover","scrollAnimation":"NO_EFFECT","slideAnimation":"SCROLL","scrollDirection":0,"scrollDuration":400,"overlayAnimation":"FADE_IN","arrowsPosition":0,"arrowsSize":23,"watermarkOpacity":40,"watermarkSize":40,"useWatermark":true,"watermarkDock":{"top":"auto","left":"auto","right":0,"bottom":0,"transform":"translate3d(0,0,0)"},"loadMoreAmount":"all","defaultShowInfoExpand":1,"allowLinkExpand":true,"expandInfoPosition":0,"allowFullscreenExpand":true,"fullscreenLoop":false,"galleryAlignExpand":"left","addToCartBorderWidth":1,"addToCartButtonText":"","slideshowInfoSize":200,"playButtonForAutoSlideShow":false,"allowSlideshowCounter":false,"hoveringBehaviour":"NEVER_SHOW","thumbnailSize":120,"magicLayoutSeed":1,"imageHoverAnimation":"NO_EFFECT","imagePlacementAnimation":"NO_EFFECT","calculateTextBoxWidthMode":"PERCENT","textBoxHeight":0,"textBoxWidth":200,"textBoxWidthPercent":50,"textImageSpace":10,"textBoxBorderRadius":0,"textBoxBorderWidth":0,"loadMoreButtonText":"","loadMoreButtonBorderWidth":1,"loadMoreButtonBorderRadius":0,"imageInfoType":"ATTACHED_BACKGROUND","itemBorderWidth":1,"itemBorderRadius":0,"itemEnableShadow":false,"itemShadowBlur":20,"itemShadowDirection":135,"itemShadowSize":10,"imageLoadingMode":"BLUR","expandAnimation":"NO_EFFECT","imageQuality":90,"usmToggle":false,"usm_a":0,"usm_r":0,"usm_t":0,"videoSound":false,"videoSpeed":"1","videoLoop":true,"jsonStyleParams":"","gallerySizeType":"px","gallerySizePx":940,"allowTitle":true,"allowContextMenu":true,"textsHorizontalPadding":-30,"itemBorderColor":{"themeName":"color_15","value":"rgba(0,0,0,1)"},"showVideoPlayButton":true,"galleryLayout":2,"targetItemSize":940,"selectedLayout":"2|bottom|1|fill|true|0|true","layoutsVersion":2,"selectedLayoutV2":2,"isSlideshowFont":false,"externalInfoHeight":0,"externalInfoWidth":0.5},"container":{"width":940,"galleryWidth":972,"galleryHeight":0,"scrollBase":0,"height":null}}