https://www.thefallonpost.org/author/4,kelli-kelly en Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9106,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchenNeil has been giving me a hard time lately because, if we’re being honest, I’ve developed a bit of a weekend pattern.It starts out at the golf course. Late morning, the kind of sunlight that only show...]]> Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9106,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9068,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchenSome meals just disappearThis week began with an anomaly. Our Sunday night dinner disappeared.Neil regularly teases me about the quantity of food that I prepare on any given night. I insist that it is...]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9068,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8987,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchenMarch is my birthday month!  My birthdays arrive with a strange mix of ceremony and normalcy.On the one hand, the day insists on being special. My Facebook explodes with notifications. People sen...]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8987,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8865,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-something-like-my-mom-s-monkey-breadLast week, I flew from Reno to New York City to surprise my mom, Penny Valentine-Faith, for her 75th birthday while she was visiting my sister, my brother-in-law, and the grandbabies. The flight was t...]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8865,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-something-like-my-mom-s-monkey-bread https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8747,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchenIf you are a regular reader of this column, you are familiar with my friend and colleague Erik. He joins us once a month as a guest columnist and approaches the kitchen with the curiosity and discipli...]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8747,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8714,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchenValentine’s Day is coming up, and everywhere you look, there are reminders to make it special. Reservations, special menus, roses wrapped in plastic, chocolate boxes that look better than they taste....]]> Sat, 24 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8714,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8651,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-setting-intentions-not-making-resolutionsEvery January, we are invited, sometimes loudly, to make resolutions.Lose the weight.Save the money.Fix the habit.Become a better version of ourselves by February.I have made plenty of resolutions ove...]]> Sat, 10 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8651,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-setting-intentions-not-making-resolutions https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8589,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchenI am writing this on the longest night of the year, though by the time you read it, it will already have passed. Even then, you could miss it if you were not paying attention — this year especially. I...]]> Sat, 27 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8589,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8561,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchenI should be honest—I am a stuff person. My office is filled with little tchotchkes and mementos that make me smile. But my kitchen is different. The things that live there have to work. They have to g...]]> Sat, 20 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8561,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8343,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchenHalloween is one of those magical nights when excitement fills the air—and buckets fill with sugar. But before the costumes go on and the candy begins to flow, there’s wisdom in serving up a hearty, g...]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8343,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8312,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchenGreetings Food Fans - I am taking a moment away from worrying about the government shutdown, increased farm bankruptcies, and the potential for food access emergencies, to think about softer, war...]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:21:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8312,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8284,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-recipe-for-longevityLong-time readers of this column are well aware that I am an avid advocate (say that three times fast) for eating beans. I proudly proclaim affinity with the leguminati, a not-so-secret society of dev...]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8284,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-recipe-for-longevity https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8222,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-star-anise-is-perfect-fall-spiceThere’s something magical about the shift into fall in Churchill County. The mornings are cool, the corn is high and golden, and the first traces of woodsmoke are in the air. It’s the season of pumpki...]]> Fri, 03 Oct 2025 01:33:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8222,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-star-anise-is-perfect-fall-spice https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8167,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-birthday-beef-stroganoffThis week’s column is brought to you by love, loyalty, and beef stroganoff. Neil turns 53 this week, and while he doesn’t usually love being the center of attention, I think we can all agree that he d...]]> Fri, 19 Sep 2025 01:44:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8167,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-birthday-beef-stroganoff https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8091,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-this-month-s-flavor-passport-stamp-za-atarGreetings Gentler Readers, I am writing this week from sea level, where I’m attending a conference in Orlando. The air is heavy here, the kind of humidity that makes even a short walk feel like a...]]> Sat, 06 Sep 2025 01:12:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8091,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-this-month-s-flavor-passport-stamp-za-atar https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8061,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchenGreetings, Farm Fans! Have you hit your cantaloupe threshold yet? I haven’t! While the festival is in our rearview mirror, the cantaloupe harvest (and love) continues unabated. We’re nearing the trans...]]> Sat, 30 Aug 2025 01:35:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8061,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8032,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-tacos-al-pastor-simplifiedI intentionally overscheduled myself last weekend. Not only did Erik and I cater at the Churchill Arts Council for Della Mae before their performance at the Community-wide Reunion Concert, but I also...]]> Sat, 23 Aug 2025 01:29:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8032,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-tacos-al-pastor-simplified https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8007,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-rick-martinez-s-sweet-spicy-bbq-chicken-sandwich-with-quick-picklesIt’s been a successful two weeks in Kelli’s Kitchen. Every night, Neil finished his dinner and showered me with compliments — I guess I’ll keep him. Just yesterday, he commented on how much he was enj...]]> Sat, 16 Aug 2025 01:15:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8007,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-rick-martinez-s-sweet-spicy-bbq-chicken-sandwich-with-quick-pickles https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7926,what-s-cookin-in-kelli-s-kitchen-kelli-s-bratwurst-bahn-mi-sandwich-and-coconut-ginger-black-beansGreetings food fans. I am taking a break from a ridiculous amount of mind-numbing data entry to bring you this brief missive from Kelli’s Kitchen. I love a good fusion challenge, and this weekend pres...]]> Sun, 27 Jul 2025 01:13:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7926,what-s-cookin-in-kelli-s-kitchen-kelli-s-bratwurst-bahn-mi-sandwich-and-coconut-ginger-black-beans https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7897,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-summer-blueberries-and-lavenderI am not cut out for humidity! I keep learning this lesson. First in San Diego, then in Nashville and Atlanta, and most recently in Washington, I was reminded. While I tend to wilt when exposed to amb...]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2025 01:44:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7897,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-summer-blueberries-and-lavender https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7860,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchenThis week, I received a message on Facebook from a new/old connection that read, “How the hell did you get the nickname, SOUP NINJA? Tell me that story!!!” First, I have no recollection of actually ty...]]> Sat, 12 Jul 2025 01:57:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7860,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7799,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen Sun, 29 Jun 2025 14:26:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7799,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7772,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-the-rewards-of-saying-yesSometimes my life feels like a juggling act. There are my work obligations, maintaining the relationships that are important to me (friends, family), general community involvement (The Fallon Post, Am...]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2025 14:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7772,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-the-rewards-of-saying-yes https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7750,shaved-fennel-and-citrus-salad-with-meyer-lemon-vinaigretteIt appears that summer is finally upon us! After months of never-ending snow and bitter cold, we have reached the season of fresh fruits and vegetables here in the Great Basin.To celebrate the changin...]]> Sat, 14 Jun 2025 02:02:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7750,shaved-fennel-and-citrus-salad-with-meyer-lemon-vinaigrette https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7673,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-lovely-lentils-and-legumes Thu, 29 May 2025 13:06:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7673,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-lovely-lentils-and-legumes https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7642,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-soup-sausage-and-shortbreadWhat’s Cooking in Kelli’s Kitchen – Soup, Sausage, and Shortbread  The last few weeks have been a whirlwind in the Kelly household. We’ve emerged from our winter hygge and launched headlong...]]> Thu, 15 May 2025 16:34:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7642,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-soup-sausage-and-shortbread https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7555,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-three-cheers-for-great-balls-of-meatFew foods bring as much joy to my partner as meatballs. We have yet to meet a meatball dish he doesn’t like—which is fantastic, because there are a ton of meatball varieties. Tasty balls of meat are a...]]> Sun, 27 Apr 2025 01:53:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7555,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-three-cheers-for-great-balls-of-meat https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7513,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchenIt appears that Spring is finally upon us. As the warmer temperatures make their way into homes, gone are the days of slow braises and winter soups and stews. And in their place, we’re going to move i...]]> Sun, 13 Apr 2025 01:36:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7513,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7415,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchenAt 3 a.m., my husband’s alarm went off to mark the start of the MLB season. The Cubs played the Dodgers in Japan—hence the awkward hour. I was up a mere 180 minutes later to head to the legislature fo...]]> Sat, 22 Mar 2025 01:18:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7415,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7364,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-cornbread-puddingI have reached a new milestone in my adult life, which I am not proud to admit–I need help with (some) new technology.  I sought assistance from my officemate Sara to figure out my work iPhone, I...]]> Sat, 08 Mar 2025 15:44:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7364,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-cornbread-pudding https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7339,erik-jimenez-s-chicken-and-sausage-gumboFebruary is a month for simple dinners and dining out. With the cold weather and the Valentine’s Day celebrations, we all know that we don’t have the energy to cook much, and that’s okay.That’s why, d...]]> Sat, 01 Mar 2025 02:36:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7339,erik-jimenez-s-chicken-and-sausage-gumbo https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7318,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-chicken-and-sausage-gumboChicken and Sausage GumboBy: Erik JimenezFebruary is a month for simple dinners and dining out. With the cold weather and the Valentine’s Day celebrations, we all know that we don’t have the energy to...]]> Mon, 24 Feb 2025 10:35:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7318,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-chicken-and-sausage-gumbo https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7311,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchenVarious intersecting factors made this weekend the perfect opportunity for a Lazy Sunday Supper–and I have had Pot Roast on my mind.  But a quick tour around the butcher section at Safeway had me...]]> Sat, 22 Feb 2025 02:16:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7311,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7287,chili-for-a-chilly-seasonEditor’s note: What’s better than chili to warm you up in weather like this? If you like good chili, you will love Kelli’s Smoked Chili recipe. Some great recipes, like this one, bear repeating. ...]]> Sun, 16 Feb 2025 01:28:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7287,chili-for-a-chilly-season https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7250,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchenKelli hasn’t spent quite enough time in her kitchen as of late.  Last week, I traveled south to Las Vegas for work. The trip felt just a little bit too long, but it was productive.&nbsp...]]> Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:31:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7250,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7191,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-sheet-pan-solutionsIt's the calm before the storm in Kelli's Kitchen, and in preparation for a months-long whirlwind, I am taking time to stockpile easy, one-dish recipes to keep my body nourished and my brain at peak p...]]> Sat, 25 Jan 2025 02:03:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7191,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-sheet-pan-solutions https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7164,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-kelli-s-roast-chickenProudGreetings, food fans.This past week, I had the pleasure of attending an event sponsored by the Nevada Department of Agriculture at Schussboom Brewing Company. We gathered to celebrate the top fiv...]]> Sun, 19 Jan 2025 01:10:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7164,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-kelli-s-roast-chicken https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7130,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:24:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7130,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7107,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchenWhenever I sit down to write a column, I send a message to the future. Most of the time, I write to a future self that is only four days away–today, I am projecting a message into a new year. What is...]]> Sat, 04 Jan 2025 01:19:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7107,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7088,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchenI don’t know about you, but I feel like I am hurtling towards the new year.  There doesn’t seem to be enough time in the day; my calendar is still booked up with appointments (even on Christmas E...]]> Sat, 28 Dec 2024 02:03:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7088,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7024,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen Sat, 14 Dec 2024 02:22:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7024,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6993,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchenAs I near the completion of my fourth year of weekly columns in the Fallon Post, I am reminded of my intentions for this endeavor. I hope to help demystify cooking, encourage you to try new techniques...]]> Sat, 07 Dec 2024 02:04:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6993,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6968,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen Sat, 30 Nov 2024 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6968,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6939,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen Sat, 23 Nov 2024 01:01:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6939,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6912,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchenWe are a few weeks away from arguably the biggest culinary holiday of the year–Thanksgiving. While gatherings with friends and family around a table laden with delicious fall dishes can be a joyful an...]]> Sat, 16 Nov 2024 01:37:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6912,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6876,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchenWell, friends, the day has finally arrived when I have to write about something I have not personally experienced. When we launched the Churchill County Library Spice Club, I started by creating a lis...]]> Sun, 10 Nov 2024 01:57:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6876,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6851,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen Sat, 02 Nov 2024 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6851,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6836,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchenIt was a big weekend at Hacienda Dos Kellys. We were busy enough that we spent Sunday recuperating, and I was glad to get back into the office for a bit of respite. I am in the process of submitting a...]]> Sun, 27 Oct 2024 02:47:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6836,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6800,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchenThe leaves on the trees in town are changing their colors, my early morning forays into my backyard are necessitating a second layer, and The Nevada Day Treasure Hunt has begun. That means it is offic...]]> Sun, 20 Oct 2024 01:23:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6800,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6774,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchenOur venerable leader recently opined in her Captain’s Log about the challenge of the blank page. While I will not go as far as to invoke the term “writer’s block,” I often struggle with penning the fi...]]> Sun, 13 Oct 2024 01:49:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6774,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6745,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchenLately, I have been thinking a lot about how place intersects with food. “Terroir” is the term that describes the entire natural environment in which a particular food or food product is produced, inc...]]> Sun, 06 Oct 2024 01:20:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6745,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6708,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchenThis last week was a doozy. Four days after returning from a week-long trip to Atlanta, I was packing my bags for two action-packed days in Vegas. I spent Friday in the kitchen, cheffing for...]]> Sun, 29 Sep 2024 01:27:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6708,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6690,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchenWe have reached the turning of the seasons. Rain is in the forecast, pumpkin spice has hit Starbucks, and Halloween decorations are on the shelves. As a Fall Fan, I am thrilled. I am ready for acorn s...]]> Sun, 22 Sep 2024 00:25:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6690,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6665,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen Sun, 15 Sep 2024 01:51:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6665,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6629,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-cool-beansI love a parade. As a youngling, I played the flute in two marching bands. My summer was filled with trips around southern California to participate in parades celebrating everything from strawberries...]]> Sun, 08 Sep 2024 01:58:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6629,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-cool-beans https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6612,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchenDearest Gentle Readers. Two weeks have passed since I last penned a column. I hope you forgive me for taking a break while we journeyed across America on the back of iron horses. Did you know that peo...]]> Sat, 31 Aug 2024 01:25:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6612,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6586,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-tomato-seasonA tomato is the perfect vegetable to illustrate the difference between produce grown industrially to feed the unceasing demand for year-round ingredients and produce grown seasonally at small acreage...]]> Sun, 25 Aug 2024 01:21:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6586,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-tomato-season https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6562,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-it-s-cantaloupe-seasonKelli’s Kitchen is hitting the rails and traveling by train from Winnemucca to Chicago this week. So here is a flashback article to Cantaloupe Season in 2021.It is the most celebrated time of year for...]]> Sun, 18 Aug 2024 03:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6562,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-it-s-cantaloupe-season https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6528,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-squashpocalypse-and-squashamaggedon-timeMy Facebook memories reminded me that this week, for the last five years or so, I have shared a post about the abundance of zucchini being harvested. I’ve shared jokes about locking your car doors to...]]> Sun, 11 Aug 2024 03:21:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6528,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-squashpocalypse-and-squashamaggedon-time https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6509,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-cooking-with-carawayProudly displayed on a wall in Kelli’s Kitchen is a poster titled “The Taxonomy of Fruits & Vegetables.” It graphically depicts culinary plants' familial relationships in the context of how they a...]]> Sun, 04 Aug 2024 03:07:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6509,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-cooking-with-caraway https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6486,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-refreshingly-cool-summer-drinksAnother week of 100-degree temperatures is in the record books, and I can’t help but wonder when it will end. This last week, I heard about a peer-reviewed study that determined that the higher the am...]]> Sun, 28 Jul 2024 03:07:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6486,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-refreshingly-cool-summer-drinks https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6460,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-sublime-summer-saladsI was walking through the produce section of Safeway this last week and noticed a crowd gathered in the lettuce section. This was no surprise as we continued to wither in the scorching heat of a seemi...]]> Sun, 21 Jul 2024 03:33:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6460,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-sublime-summer-salads https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6430,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-where-s-my-palm-frondOne of the side effects of this heat dome that we are under is that nothing is cooking in Kelli’s Kitchen. I don’t want to turn on the oven. My stovetop is only minimally utilized. And it is hard to m...]]> Sun, 14 Jul 2024 03:02:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6430,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-where-s-my-palm-frond https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6404,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-star-anise-spice-of-the-monthOur Churchill County Library Spice of the Month hails from Southeast Asian cuisine. While not a “spicy” spice, star anise is distinguished in many spicy masala blends. It is a “royal” spice, used to e...]]> Sun, 07 Jul 2024 03:03:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6404,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-star-anise-spice-of-the-month https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6373,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-a-bit-of-indian-cuisineHave you ever wondered why the regional cuisine in places with hot climates has a prevalence of dishes that include spicy chiles? While counterintuitive, eating spicy foods helps your body cool down....]]> Sun, 30 Jun 2024 16:14:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6373,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-a-bit-of-indian-cuisine https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6320,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-summer-shrimp-scampi-with-tomatoes-and-cornThe first week of 95+ degree temperatures is in the books, and my culinary endeavors have shifted towards cooling foods that require minimal cooking. All it takes is a glance out my office window at t...]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2024 03:10:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6320,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-summer-shrimp-scampi-with-tomatoes-and-corn https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6279,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-basic-bbq-saucesWith warmer weather upon us, it is time to focus on outdoor food. This weekend, I dusted the cobwebs off of my smoker, refilled the pellet hopper, and oiled down the grates. It’s barbeque season, ya’l...]]> Sun, 02 Jun 2024 03:42:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6279,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-basic-bbq-sauces https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6251,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-roasted-chickenWarmer temperatures are upon us–at the very least, they are right around the corner. So before officially declaring it “no cook/cook outside” season, take one last opportunity to roast some chicken in...]]> Sun, 26 May 2024 03:29:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6251,what-s-cooking-in-kelli-s-kitchen-roasted-chicken