Sunday Dinner Series: Eggplant & Spinach Parmesan
If you’ve ever made eggplant parmesan before, you know that it’s a time-consuming dish to prepare. It’s not a meal that you want to prepare, if you don’t have a lot of time on hand. In making this dish, you definitely need a system in place for each step in the process — even before you get the food in the oven. To speed up … Continue reading Sunday Dinner Series: Eggplant & Spinach Parmesan
Sunday Dinner Series: Moroccan Lentil Soup
There are two things in life that I enjoy: Middle-Eastern dishes and one-pot meals. And, what better way to enjoy these simple, life pleasures together, than in a Moroccan Lentil Soup! What I love most about Middle-Eastern dishes are the aromatic spices that seem to transport you to a faraway place, with every bite. I will admit that I don’t cook regularly with many of … Continue reading Sunday Dinner Series: Moroccan Lentil Soup
Is it Food or Art?
As a creative person, I’m always amazed by the creativity of others. Whether it’s reading the prose of a talented writer, or admiring the culinary creations of a chef –there’s something magical that happens in creativity. Recently, my husband shared photos of food art creations by one of his co-workers. Man, I was blown away! I’ve seen the traditional, scalloped-edge watermelon bowls filled with fruit … Continue reading Is it Food or Art?
Dining Out New York Style!
My recent trip to NY to see my daughter was a culinary adventure. I knew she would plan some interesting dining experiences, since she knows I love good food — I wasn’t disappointed. The one thing I love about NY is its diversity and the vast variety of ethnic food selections. Dining out in NY is an experience all its own. On my first day … Continue reading Dining Out New York Style!
Sunday Dinner Series: Ratatouille (rat-ə-TOO-ee)
For those of you, who are not familiar with ratatouille, it’s simply a stewed vegetable dish, using eggplant, tomatoes, zucchini, bell peppers, onions, garlic, and herbs. Though known to have originated in southern France, this dish is very popular in Greek and Mediterranean cuisines. I particularly like this dish because it’s easy to prepare, healthy, and delicious. You can prepare ratatouille as a side dish … Continue reading Sunday Dinner Series: Ratatouille (rat-ə-TOO-ee)
For Weight Loss, Make Cardio Your BFF!
Psst! Here’s a secret you may or may not know: eating a healthy diet isn’t enough to lose or maintain weight. Sorry, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, especially if you’ve finally made the decision to eat healthier, as part of your weight loss program. But, the sad news: healthy eating isn’t enough. To kick-start your weight loss into high gear, you … Continue reading For Weight Loss, Make Cardio Your BFF!
How Long Should You Keep Frozen Foods?
Freezing foods such as breads, vegetables, meats, and seafood is convenient and keeps you from having to make daily trips to the supermarket. But, most frozen foods aren’t meant to last forever. When frozen food has freezer burn, it’s usually a sign that it’s been frozen too long. Whenever I buy extra bread, rolls, or poultry, I usually freeze whatever I’m not using right away. … Continue reading How Long Should You Keep Frozen Foods?
Sunday Dinner Series: Chicken Piccata w/Angel Hair Pasta & Spinach
For awhile now, I’ve wanted to prepare chicken piccata. I ordered this dish a few times, while eating out, and loved the lemony flavor with the breaded chicken. This is a simple dish, which I could’ve prepared without a recipe, but I chose to use and modify the recipes from Food Network’s Ina Garten and Robert Irvine. I’ve learned that when cooking from a recipe, … Continue reading Sunday Dinner Series: Chicken Piccata w/Angel Hair Pasta & Spinach
Find Your Fitness!
Nowadays, everyone is on the fitness kick — this is a good thing! With so many different activities to engage in, there’s no reason for anyone not to get some level of physical activity. Whether you enjoy walking, running, dancing, kickboxing, pilates, yoga, just to name a few, the one thing to remember: find a fitness activity that works for you. Several years ago, when … Continue reading Find Your Fitness!
Say What?! A Vegetarian Drive-Thru
Before you start getting too excited, let me explain what the fuss is all about! Like you, I had visions of driving thru a fast-food lane, scanning the menu, and ordering a veggie burger, on a toasted bun. But, my dreams were shattered after learning that only the lucky residents of Rohnert Park, a city north of San Francisco will get to enjoy that culinary … Continue reading Say What?! A Vegetarian Drive-Thru
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