My boys & I went out for pizza to a neat looking place the other night. The attraction was the toppings. See, this hip new place has an endless variety of sauces, cheeses, veggies, olives, spices, you name it. You start by choosing your sauce -or dare I say, no sauce at all, and keep…
BBQ Season – The Big Lie
You didn’t hear it from me, but is it possible that barbecue season is a sham? This year I’m just not buying the old: “Whew, it’s finally barbecue season! I barely lift a finger and all the food will be just fantastic!” I hate to be a spoilsport but you still have to prep it, and now…
Addictive Granola Recipe – Your New Favorite Snack
You’ve been warned: This granola is so easy to make, super satisfying and pretty darn good for you. The only problem with food of this nature is portion control. One can easily nibble a pan away without breaking a sweat (mea culpa). You can make your granola with regular (or better yet organic) oats, or you…
May I Have That Recipe? – Guest Blogger
I am delighted to be a guest blogger on mayihavethatrecipe.com where you can find a fabulous collection of vegetarian, vegan and kosher recipes. Sisters Vicky and Ruth are an incredible resource for healthy beautiful food. Just look at this stunning Quinoa Mushroom Slider that they asked me to review! This exciting mix of East and…
5 Spokes Creamery Cheese Has Arrived!
I would say: “Can’t wait to try it!”, because I couldn’t. Son #1 & I broke into my Grand Prize from @5SpokeCreamery as soon as we saw it. He chose the Cantal styled Tumbleweed which had a faint whiff of that French cheese smell. That maravelous (oft feared) aroma tells you you’re in for a treat. And…
Smoothie
Is the smoothie friend or foe? I actually remember the very first time: I was at my friend Rosemary’s house. It was a magical combination of skipping school and messing up her mom’s kitchen (knowing full well good old Rosy would catch you know what long after I was in the safety of my own…
Spiralized Vegetable Linguini with Roasted Red Pepper Puree
If you’re not spiralizing your vegetables you’re missing out. Spiralizing is a great way to reduce your carb intake while upping your vegetables and thereby your vitamins & minerals. Not to mention impress the heck out of your fellow diners. More about spiralizing following a shameless cookbook plug: There’s a delicious & super healthy recipe for Sweet…
Gazpacho
It’s hard to believe that something this satisfying can be this good for you. Make really big batches, it gets better & better, and most people want a second or third serving. The good news: it lasts for a good few days in the fridge (if you can hide it from the natives 🙂 What you need:…
Perky Quirky Quinoa Salad
Once you get over having to pronounce it right, and when you get your hands on the red or any other color but pasty white quinoa, you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Quinoa is the wonder full-protein: i.e. it’s really, really good for you. Substitute this for your pasta or ‘taters. It’s quite satisfying and can be…
Granita – A Slushie for Big Boys & Girls
Granita is a magical dessert. It’s pretty much guilt free, it’s refreshing, comes in any flavor you can think of & works well with or without booze. And it’s a perfect foil for a rich chocolate dessert. Don’t get me wrong, I am a lover of baked sweets of any sort from the finest fare to…