Just the name makes me laugh. But this delicious veggie mix is no laughing matter. I found myself with a whole lotta fresh veggies like carrots, red onions and cucumbers. I also found myself thinking about Bahn mi sandwiches, lettuce wraps and all other kinds of fun summer foods that a vinegary condiment would goRead More
Poblano Poblano Poblano
Peter Piper picked a peck of peppers. I sure hope they were poblano. Every summer we plant a small garden and each year we have our requisite bell peppers. And each year we experiment with a different type of pepper. We’ve planted Cayenne, jalapeños and other varieties before but this last summer we tried poblano.Read More
Chick-ah-pea Chick-ah-pea
Who loves snacks? I thought so. Me too. The trouble with most snacks is that, despite being delicious, aren’t the best for us. Don’t get me wrong; I like to make sweet sloppy love to some salty potato chips, sugary donuts, and fatty dips. At the end of the brief love affair, though, I’m leftRead More
Cauliflower “Steak”?
Cauliflower steak. Cauliflower steak? Cauliflower steak??? I remember reading that on a menu at a high-end restaurant and thought “what the heck is that?” As the curious consumer and then-vegetarian, it piqued my curiosity so I asked the server who kindly explained it was, in fact, cauliflower, a thick slice of the brainy white vegetableRead More
POWER UP
Protein Protein Protein How are you getting your protein? That is often a question for those who work out. There can be many sources. The most common one is probably whey protein. There is also soy isolate, pea, brown rice, hemp, and the list goes on. They all have their benefits and drawbacks depending onRead More
Is that a Fish in Your Packet?
Maybe being Lent season you are thinking about fish on Friday. Or it’s a weekday and you want something to spice up your routine. Or you are looking for something easy, delicious and healthy. Ok, maybe it’s me. But if you happen to be thinking of any of these things, look no further! This dish has it all.Read More
Mardi Goodness
Laissez les bons temps rouler! It’s Mardi Gras time again and nothing goes better with it than some Cajun food. Mardi Gras is that last day before the long 40 days and 40 nights of Lent begin. It’s mean to be about indulging before the belt-tightening begins, the final foray before the fasting. WhatRead More
I’m sensing a trend … my love of mushrooms and sprouts
I am seeing a trend with my work, and this trend is brown and green. You may have noticed it too from my writing about Still ‘Shroomin’, my infatuation with my new boyfriend, or how I like it shaved and Asian. That’s right, I’m talking about mushrooms and Brussels sprouts. I have professed my love forRead More
Holiday Spirit
The holidays are upon us. With that comes celebrating. If you are having family and friends in for festivities, have a signature holiday cocktail to commemerate the occassion. Why not make it fun and seasonal with some holiday fruits and flavors? Cranberry, juniper, rosemary and orange are some of the festive flavors I think of.Read More
Monsieur Sprout
The Belgians have been on to something good for years. And I’m not talking about waffles. But who would have thought that this little cabbage that we hated as kids would be such a hit now? These little crucifera are sprouting up (see what I did there?) everywhere from haute cuisine to burgerRead More