So many times I simply crave simplicity. Nothing fancy; nothing hoity toity; nothing highfalutin. Lunch, especially, is a time for simple pleasures, as I often spend the mid day meal contemplating the pleasures of life all on my own. Freshness, and exceptional flavor, are always essential. Color too… A Fresh Rainbow of Carrots, Color, and…
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There is certainly something to be said for the old adage, “eat a all the colors of the rainbow.” I used to use this line on a daily basis when teaching classes to little munchkins, encouraging their little hands to reach for all the fresh produce possible to fill their growing bellies. Kids LOVE colors…
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I feel as though cauliflower has been far too under appreciated as a brassica in the vegetable kingdom. It has taken the back burner for far too long. I often see it as a side addition on the standard party vegetable tray, along side raw broccoli, the trusty stand-ins of carrots and celery, with the…
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I feel as though I’ve been in a bit of a rut in my foodie consumption as of late ~ a “chicken stink,” or “kitchen sink” rut, as the case may be. Sure, I often switch up the items thrown in the pot, but overall, the mish mash tends to be pretty much true to…
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I have sooooooo been craving Brussels sprouts lately. I’ve posted numerous recipes before – all of which are madly fabulous. In the spirit of giving and sharing, I am offering to you 10 of the best Brussels sprouts recipes created by others. They are ALL fabulous: 1. Simple Roasted Brussels Sprouts 2. Paleo Crispy Brussels…
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Now that the holidays are over, life seems to be settling down a bit. Well, one could hope that to be the case, but it really just isn’t so. The new year is ramping up, changes are in store, and excitement surrounds us all! With all the hustle and bustle of change, sometimes it’s comforting…
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One of my favorite things to do when I have a little extra time on my weekends either at home or on the road is to open my ears to the divine musings of Lynne Rosetto Kasper of The Splendid Table. Her fantastical ideas of creativity and magic in the kitchen are genius. She is…
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A few weeks ago I was approached by Redbook Magazine, asking for permission to highlight and publish one of my tasty fall recipes. You can imagine my response…”heck yes!” I simply could not contain my excitement. The email asked for high resolution images, so with much gusto, I whipped up the requested recipe and put…
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