This is how I like to start my day. So tasty, actually had one torta for breakfast and a few hours later, a mid-afternoon snack. Although, I must admit, I can’t entirely take credit for this scrumptious creation. I’ve had a torta of the likes at Xoco in Chicago, which I’ve enjoyed on numerous occasions. Sadly, no longer … Continue Reading

  When diet is wrong medicine is of no use.   When diet is correct medicine is of no need. ~Ayurvedic Proverb Thursday was the opening day of the Washington, D.C., Penn Quarter farmers’ market. Was eager to see what fruits and vegetables would be making their spring debut, so I scooted out of work a … Continue Reading

Is it filo or fillo or phyllo? A little cup made with filo and stuffed with greens (this batch gomen–Ethiopian collard greens), an egg, and topped with a little (or lot) of berbere oil.  A great little savory start to the day.  This was a bit of an experiment, so was not entirely sure how … Continue Reading