A Chef’s Guide to Knives

It might not seem obvious at first but having good knife skills is really key to cooking. For one, it saves you time, a lot of time. Also, consistent cuts mean consistent cooking. You don’t want half of your carrots under cooked and the rest over cooked, right? Well…here is a little infographic to get [...]

16 Amazing Recipes to Go Balls Out on Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo is tomorrow and, well, if you are looking for some new recipes to blow your mind…I have a few! From my Guacamole Grilled Cheese to the Avocado Gazpacho, you’re going to love these. Enjoy! Appetizers Guacamole Deviled Eggs There’s isn’t much I do not like with an avocado but wow, egg might [...]

4 Cinco de Mayo Appetizers

Let’s get this party started! These appetizers are the perfect excuse to drink more cerveza this Cinco de Mayo–not that we need an excuse! Guacamole Deviled Eggs There’s isn’t much I do not like with an avocado but wow, egg might be one of my favorites. That is no surprise, you’ve all seen me fry [...]

5 Cinco de Mayo Drink Recipes

Not that you need a holiday in order to enjoy a tasty cocktail but just in case you do, here is a good reason: Cinco de Mayo! I’ve rounded up some of my best recipes here for you to get your par-tay on. Enjoy! Frozen Avocado Margarita Slightly sweet, crisp, and bursting with citrus…this drink [...]

6 Popsicles You Should Make Today

I remember summertime as a kid, when my day was immediately disrupted by that oh-so-familiar Ice Cream Truck jingle. No matter what I was doing, I made a B-line for that truck. Of course, then I had to run back and beg my mom for money. That said, getting a popsicle was some how magical. [...]

18 Amazing Grilled Cheese Sandwiches for National Grilled Cheese Day

It is National Grilled Cheese Month and today, today is National Grilled Cheese Day–Yum! I probably shouldn’t eat all of these sandwiches today but there is a good chance I am going to have each of them this month. Which one will you be trying? Spicy Grilled Cheese Southwestern Grilled Cheese Sandwich Avocado and Jalapeno [...]

Kitchen Conversion Chart

I cook a lot. That said, I still find myself Googling this information all of the time. I am glad to see this chart that I can print out and pin to the fridge. I hope you find it useful too!

9 Simple Vegetarian Recipes for the Perfect Easter Brunch

If you are hosting Easter Brunch tomorrow or just want to wow your family, I know the perfect thing. Well, I know the perfect 9 things! These recipes are big on flavor and easy on time. I think you’re gonna love them. Heck, you’ll probably even make them past Easter. Let’s start with the booze, [...]

4 Amazing & Tasty Ways to Eat More Beets

Love beets and want to enjoy them even more? With these four recipes you can drink beets or eat them as an appetizer, side or entree.

How Big a Backyard Would You Need to Live Off the Land?

I keep coming across all of these amazing infographics this week. Did you see this one on The Shelf Life of Food? Well, this one is pretty neat too…I have always wanted to live off the land in this matter. Do you share the same fantasy? Let me know in the comments! Home Solar Power [...]

The Shelf Life of Food (Infographic)

Came across this wonderful infographic over at Visual.ly on the the shelf life of the foods we eat. Love it. I don’t usually print things out but I might just be hanging this on the fridge door. The Shelf Life of Food infographic by LindsaySnowOsborn.  

40 Inspiring Artichoke Recipes

I admit. I have avoided this recipe listing format for some time. I dunno exactly why but something about it always seemed odd. That said, as a food writer…I see a LOT of recipes every day. And you know, not every recipes is going to be found here at Cooking Stoned. So it seemed like [...]

About Cooking Stoned

Hi, I’m Jerry James Stone and welcome to my food blog.

My recipes are vegetarian, just like me. Some are even vegan. I like to keep things pretty simple, using just a few ingredients. So, you'll be cooking in no time.

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