Sep 19
A few months ago, we made a trip to visit friends in Northern California, wine country to be more specific. We were in for a special treat beyond the traditional thoughts of visiting the Napa region and spending time with friends…brussels sprouts just came into season. Pause for a minute and examine your response to …
Jul 21
Certain vegetarian meals provide a deeper level of satisfaction. The trick is to add what the Japanese describe as “umami”. What is umami, you may ask. There are four standard tastes (salty, sweet, sour, and bitter) and culturally speaking, it would be considered the fifth taste. Umami is a Japanese word that roughly translates as “meaty deliciousness,” and …
Apr 29
How many times have you complained about not having enough time to make a tasty, healthy meal? I know for myself it is about 2-3 times per week because my wife is a nurse who works 12-hour shifts. That means on the days she works I am responsible for getting our toddler up in the AM, …
Mar 26
Quinoa, “mother of grains”, was a staple of the Inca’s diet. This “grain” is actually a seed, but it cooks like a grain. If you are not familiar with quinoa, than it is time to get to the store and buy some! This little seed has the highest in protein of any cereal type food. …
Aug 24
My biggest stumbling block to eating well has to do with ‘business’. How many times do we fall into this trap…long day at work, neither you nor your spouse have the energy/patience to cook, and take-out is calling! At times like that I have a fail safe quick and simple option that tastes AWESOME! I am going …