The Same Water that Softens a Potato hardens an Egg
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A thought to ponder:
Why are soft boiled eggs not a more popular breakfast item here in North America?Read More
The musings of an ex-yacht chef and lover of food...
Taking a taste trip to Greece
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AHHHH...Greece. Warm water, warm breezes, fresh food. What could be better? I recently was asked to make a Greek appetizer for a friend to take to a party. Here is my experience and the recipe I used. Don't be intimidated! It was actually quite easy.
Read MoreNo Guilty Pleasures...Banana Ice Cream
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Everyone loves ice cream, don't they? If you cannot eat dairy, or choose to stay away from processed foods and added sugars, have no fear, there is an easy-to-make option for you! How about making banana ice cream?
Read MoreRepost: Mayonnaise...you either love it, or you hate it!
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Making a healthier and tastier-than-store-bought home made mayo is not difficult and does not need to take a lot of time. Showcase your culinary prowess with this simple recipe!!
Read MoreThe Spiralizer and Alternative Pasta Options
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Trying to remove pasta from your diet? You can spiralize vegetables to cook with pasta sauces or have as an interesting addition to salads raw. Here are a few ideas and my thoughts on this specialty tool.
Read MoreGetting wild...mushrooms!
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Why not try some different mushrooms instead of the same-old creminis or button mushrooms you get at the store? Check out your local farmer's market as you might be surprised what is available!
Read MoreQuickie Breakfast Ideas...use your leftovers!! (originally posted June 2016)
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Want to start eating breakfasts that fuel you with great energy for hours, preventing mid-morning crashes and hangry episodes? Here is how to use leftovers to do just that!
Read MorePSA: How to cut an avocado!
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Cutting open an avocado is not difficult, but not everybody knows how to do this without mangling themselves or the fruit...
Read MoreEasy Oven Ratatouille
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This hearty country (rustic) dish from the Provence region of France is an easy mix of seasonal vegetables, garlic and olive oil.
Read MoreSharing Culture through Food...
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It's been a long hiatus since my last Foodie Friday post. I am building a new life (ASHORE!!) and things are moving slowly, but slowly progressing. Having patience and allowing things to build at an appropriate rate is difficult, I am trying. This week I want to talk about food as per usual, but more importantly, about sharing food and in this case, giving someone a glimpse into MY culture.
Read MoreFoodie Friday...How to begin? Chicken Stock!
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Bone broth and stock is an easy and inexpensive way to add some concentrated nutrient-dense food into your diet. It's high in protein like gelatin and glycine and contains trace minerals. It is soothing to your digestive tract and very comforting when you are not feeling your best.
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