They say jokes usually hide an untold or hidden truth. And I believe they do. On April Fool’s Day; prank if you will, but go easy, be gentle, and have fun but not by humiliating others or by playing a heart-breaking prank. Instead, use it to bring some laughter into someone’s life including your own. Needless to […]
There’s this misconception about guisos or stews: they are hard to make. But guisos are extremely easy to prepare and not to mention economical to feed an entire hungry tribe. These easy stews just take a bit of time and patience until the protein in the meat breaks down, the juices are released, and all […]
Hearty soups are a way of life and can easily deliver all the goodness and nutrition your body needs. A good bowl of soup can be a meal in itself—whole and complete. I have cycles where I crave and literally eat only soup. I listen to my body and feed it what it needs when […]
I never thought I’d have to give up wheat and gluten altogether. Growing up in an Italian family, my diet was loaded with carbs and my favorite snacks were bread, pasta, and all things wheat and gluten. If back then someone would have told me that later on in my life I’d have to remove […]
Lamb belly, sour flavors, kagoshima wagyu, fancy fast food, creative food pairings, and sriracha popcorn…they are all among some of the top food trends for 2013. Look for them to either go mainstream or pick up heat and momentum. SRIRACHA & POPCORN…HOT STUFF The perfect marriage, this sweet-and-spicy combo of Asian sauce and popcorn gives […]
The holidays are stressful enough without having to worry about everyone’s special dietary needs (I am one of those picky eaters). Then there is coming up with holiday food for babies. A friend called me a few days ago to help her prepare a baby-friendly food for the holidays. Since her little one is ready […]
As the weather turns cooler in many parts of the country, it’s time to send the kids to grandma’s for the evening and share a rich, silky smooth dish with a special someone. Ossobuco is a dish full of flavor, simple to make but sexy and elegant. A few candles, your favorite dinnerware, soft music […]
Easy Ways to Drink Your Fruit All Year Round Growing up, healthy drinks like cool, refreshing shakes and smoothies were (and still are) some of my best nutritious friends and allies. They would help me get my daily quota of fruit and dairy by disguising the “unwanted” ingredients with all the “wanted” ones that I […]
Some people just know how to throw a party. From setting the tables, hiring a DJ and selecting the music, filming, taking pictures, to easy summer recipes that make the whole event relaxed, effortless and unforgettable. Others, like me, just hide in the kitchen and make the cooking happen. I have a married friend (a […]