Can’t believe that fall is but a few days away. I’m in complete denial. Summer isn’t over for me just yet. Today, I’ve prepared a late summer ratatouille. My way of saying: Summer, I’m not quite ready to say goodbye. There are still plenty of summer vegetables to enjoy this time of year — … Continue Reading
Corn, Tomatoes, and Okra — Oh yeah, summer is in full swing! When I started this post, it was mid-July, but time seemed to get the best of me. Yikes, it’s now the middle of August. Where or where has the summer gone? I used all my favorite summer veggies to make a simple Charred … Continue Reading
Adventure calls…booked a ticket to France for the fall. Can’t wait! Our plan is to fly into Paris, spend a few days there, and then catch the TGV to Bordeaux. Thereafter, we’ll rent a car and head south to explore Basque country (French and Spanish), and then east to Provence. It’s been 12 years since … Continue Reading
It’s been a hot week! Temperatures in the upper 90s everyday. Just your typical hot and humid D.C. summer. Too hot for most of my favorite greens (broccoli, dandelion, bok choy, etc.); so long until fall. On the other hand, sun-worshipping, hot weather-loving vegetables are flourishing. Hence, the abundance of colorful tomatoes and peppers, summer … 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
