Summer Art and Fruit Flies
This dish is inspired by my multi-talented summer theater kids. Each summer, I have the honor of working with gifted young visual artists and performers. My genre is creature and character building and puppetry. Sometimes our workshops are abstract and focused on detail and symbolic expression through visual arts. This year it was all about […]
Four Folate Mini Meals – From REAL Food!
Most of us do not get enough folate in our daily diets. We ALL need it. But, of course, this is a special concern for expectant mommies. Folate is vital for creating new cells and preventing birth defects. To learn how much you need, please see my previous posting How to Get Folate from Real Food. […]
Easy Anyday Turkey Tacos – Gluten Free
These tacos are a staple in our home. They are super easy to make, and they satisfy my son’s cravings for crunchy meaty flavorful tacos without red meat, gluten, or undesired ingredients. This post is really about the turkey. You can top these any way you like. Avocado slices are a must for me! My […]
A European Folk Remedy – Flax Tea
Often, the “old wives” had it right! Science has confirmed the chicken soup theory, and so it seems that Mom’s powers of healing extended beyond just a kiss on the forehead. These remedies are worth knowing. There is scientific lab study of cells and molecules and chemical interactions, and then there is observational study over […]
Pâté with Apple Gelée and Edible Dust
How much fun is it to take a very familiar classic dish and add a trendy twist?! Edible dust is trendy. It has been all over the pastry world in the form of gold dust and glitters. But it also works in the savory world. You can use edible dust for color, texture, flavor, and […]
Pâté with Apple Gelée
When Mom made liver and onions, the fragrance that perfumed the house was intoxicating. I am fairly confident that there were occasions when my feet left the ground and I floated into the kitchen on that wafting aroma… hmmm… too many Saturday cartoons maybe… But that is pretty much where my love for offal ended. […]
Lentil Wraps – Four Ways or More!
Under the heading of “good things in small packages”, we have lentils! …cute, tiny parcels of folate, fiber, phosphorus, protein, and iron. When it comes to getting a nutritious meal on the table quick, lentils are a great pantry item to keep on hand year-round. They are infinitely versatile, fitting into almost any flavor profile. […]
Fresh Berry Crepes – Dairy, Gluten, & Sugar Optional
If you have ever picked fully ripened strawberries fresh off the vine, and succumbed to the urge to bite into one right there, with its all its sweetness and juiciness at its peak, then you might agree that there is no yummier way to indulge in this nature’s candy. Indulge away! Your taste buds and […]
How to Make a Perfect Fried Egg
“Perfect”, in cuisine, is a bit of a relative term. A perfect steak to one diner may be one with absolutely no color and lots of sauce. To another diner, “perfect” means that the cow is still mooing. And, per taste, who is to say they are not both right? No riots, please! Restaurant standard of […]
May the 4th be with You – with Bento Boxes
This is for all our beloved Star Wars fans. 🙂 There are at least a couple out there that are very dear to my heart. This post is just for fun. Sometimes food should just be fun. But there are some great ideas for combining healthy and fun here too! I LOVE Bento boxes. What […]