Hello pumpkin and winter squash… I must admit, fall is not my favorite time of year. Mostly because I utterly despise the cold, and know that winter is not far behind. I know, embrace the seasons, no need to jump ahead; but I’m a shorts and flip-flops kind of girl (still trying to figure … Continue Reading
TGIF! What better way to end the week than with a little something sweet… Have you had granita? Granita is a Sicilian semi-frozen dessert — a slushy of sorts made with real fruit (or other ingredients like nuts [almond, pistachio, etc.], coffee, or even chocolate), instead of artificial colors and flavors. Have you made granita? … Continue Reading
Am an equal opportunity eater. While I don’t subscribe to any particular diet, I like to incorporate elements of each (be it raw, vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, flexitarian, or full-blown carnivorous eating) into my cooking repertoire. Am intrigued by raw desserts, which blend all sorts of wholesome ingredients — nuts, seeds, dates, pure maple syrup, … Continue Reading
I have a new love… Amaranth, have you tried it? It’s a tiny, little, minuscule “pseudo-grain”with a lot of character and a robust nutritional profile. Find it in the bulk aisle at your local Whole Foods or, perhaps, other health food/natural grocery store. I typically make a humble porridge out of it, along … Continue Reading
I ♥ coffee. Just thinking about it lures me out of bed each morning. I like coffee strong and black. But it’s not about the caffeine, I truly love the taste of coffee. Properly brewed coffee using good quality beans can have floral, citrus, chocolate, earthy/mushroomy, and/or sweet notes. You can make a perfectly … Continue Reading
