Jan
30
2012
Never in my life, until just over a year ago, had I known so many people with food allergies. Now I have adopted an entire family full (and I love them all) and have several friends with them as well. There are allergies to spices, some to raw fruits and veggies, to gluten, to [...]
Aug
17
2011
Rice pudding can be a great way to use up left-over rice (unless, of course, you’re me and typically cook your grains in a savory meat stock). It’s a little sweet and a lot creamy and, this version at least, full of a variety of textures. I particularly like to use Jasmine rice because of [...]
Jul
11
2011
This is a vegetarian dish where there is so much going on flavor-wise, you never even realize that there’s no meat. Sweet chunks of red bell pepper meet with tart pieces of eggplant and meld together in the spices for a fantastic stew that is rich in vitamin c and fiber. The chewy little raisins [...]
Jun
29
2011
I have a dear friend named Roxanne. Those who know her well call her Rocky. Rocky is a giving and loving person, always there to listen to a friend, offer advice, lend her opinion. Rocky also happens to be famous for her cookies, and I mean that. She’s been asked to make them for parties [...]
Jun
16
2011
Are you a fan of the “morning glory” muffin? They are the breakfast muffin with a little bit of everything in them- carrots, raisins, apple butter, wheat germ, nuts. Well this cookie is similar to that. Packed with fiber, servings of fruit and vegetable, whole grains, and warm spices this cookie has a lot going [...]