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

  Can’t recall the last time I’ve eaten waffles, let alone made some.  Have I been missing out all these years?  How can it be that I’m just now discovering waffles? Should I invest in a waffle iron??  Really don’t have room for another kitchen gadget.  On the other hand, they’re rather small, and I … Continue Reading

I have a new found affinity for grapefruit.  Funny how your taste buds change as they’re exposed to new foods (you couldn’t get me anywhere near grapefruit as a kid).  But now, everyday, I walk down the street to the grocery store to pick up a grapefruit, not the small ones, but those jumbo-sized grapefruit.  … Continue Reading

Some days (especially blah Mondays) you just need cake.  Not any old cake, but dark, rich, gooey, chocolaty pudding cake.  Need I say more…well, maybe just a few words to fill you in on all the scrumptious details.     Preparing this recipe is quick and easy, and requires only a few ingredients.  It is … Continue Reading

I don’t typically do a whole lot of baking. Why don’t I do more baking?? I’m more of a savory kind of person as opposed to sweet (unless it’s super-rich, dark, and chocolaty). But, this dessert may just sway me in the other direction. Might make me a baker after all (especially when summer berries … Continue Reading