Fran Hill

Food Columnist

Fran Hill has been blogging about food at On My Plate since October of 2006. She, her husband and two dogs reside near Colome.

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The Other Red Meat

May 19, 2022
Meatballs are the perfect introduction to the richness and earthiness of lamb.

Asparagus Dreams

April 21, 2022
Spring is here, and its bounty will soon follow.

Luck of the Irish Soda Bread

March 17, 2022
Yes, St. Patrick’s Day can be a food holiday.

The Most Important Meal

February 17, 2022
Breakfast can be complex or as simple as Brown Sugar Granola.

Soup Season

January 20, 2022
A steaming bowl warms body and soul.

A ‘Savory Delight’

December 16, 2021
Pair Roasted Onions with your Christmas dinner prime rib.

Tried and New

November 22, 2021
Thanksgiving staples have their place, but for something different, try Cranberry Mustard.

All Things Pumpkin

October 21, 2021
Put it in bread, pie, salsa and these delicious cornmeal muffins.

Going Green

April 22, 2021
Thoughts turn to gardens on this Earth Day, and a dish in which spinach is the star.

Pudding Pi

March 11, 2021
When food and math intersect on March 14, celebrate with a slice of butterscotch pie.

Brunch on the Farm

February 11, 2021
After morning chores are done, warm up with muffins straight from the oven.

Balancing Act

December 17, 2020
Healthy greens complement a winter diet that includes copious amounts of Christmas cookies.

A Thanksgiving Table Set for Two

November 19, 2020
The holidays will look different this year, but you can still take comfort in dessert.

Start the Day with Comfort

October 22, 2020
Baked Oatmeal with Berries proves comfort food can be a morning thing.

All the Right Notes

October 8, 2020
At the end of an exhausting day, nothing is easier than a sheet pan dinner.

Rounding Out the Meal

August 27, 2020
Garlic and Basil Focaccia perfectly complements a garden vegetable dinner.

Salad Bar Confessions

August 13, 2020
Dressed Cherry Tomatoes isn’t your ordinary drenched-in-mayo salad.

Flavors of Summer

July 30, 2020
Use what your garden provides.

Sweet Anticipation

July 16, 2020
Watermelons from Forestburg are nearly ripe, and our food columnist can’t wait to add the juicy red cubes to a fresh green salad.

New Times, New Potato Salad

July 2, 2020
Try a tarty twist on this summer side dish staple.

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