By Estella Tullgren | Photographed by Deb Peterson Yes, I am still enjoying summer vegetables, so in this issue I want to give you some more of my favorite recipes using the bounty of summertime…more tomato recipes and, of course, we can’t forget the peach. BELLA’S BAKED SQUASH Serves 6-8 This appears on our table Read More
By Estella Tullgren | Photographed by Deb Peterson It always seems that, after the holidays, I crave recipes that require less fuss and muss. I do love all the little details in planning special meals, but then I find myself turning to the recipes that are less labor intensive. February and March are cold months, Read More
Recipes by Estella Tullgren and Linda Duren | Photographed by Deb Peterson Thanksgiving—Christmas—New Year’s…what a grand time of year! One thing we all do, I’m sure, is pull out those favorite family recipes. One of my favorite foodie friends, Linda K. Duren, and I had the opportunity to do a little cooking together recently at Read More
Recipes by Estella Tullgren | Photographed by Deb Peterson It is 105 degrees outside and I am thinking of the October/November food article—not an easy thing to do. Not only that…but the holidays will be here before we know it. I decided to share with you some of my favorites for the upcoming fall and Read More
By Estella Tullgren Born into a family with two varied cultures was the perfect backdrop to become a foodie. My mother, from Schweinfurt, Germany, and my father, born in the Rio Grand Valley in Donna, Texas, created endless dishes with incredible sauces, delectable pastries, and spicy flavors. My mother taught me as a young girl Read More
Story by Estella Tullgren | Photographed by Deb Peterson. Ahhhh…summertime is such a wonderful time for foodies. One of my favorite things to do this time of year is take advantage of all the wonderful farmer’s markets throughout my area. Can’t you just taste that first summer tomato—warm and juicy—and perfect for that one and Read More
Story by Estella Tullgren | Photographed by Deb Peterson. M! Jun/Jul 2011. I like nothing better than planning, shopping, prepping, and then cooking a meal for family and friends. So when the opportunity came along to donate a dinner at our house for the auction at our annual Baxter Regional Hospital Foundation Donor Banquet last Read More
Story by Estella Tullgren | Photographed by Deb Peterson. M! April/May 2011. Writing a food column—a dream come true for me. But where do I start? Some of my recipes I have had for years—some scoured from magazines and cookbooks, Food Network, word of mouth, or given to me by a friend. My sister Irene Read More
