Food

The holiday season is notorious for being a time to eat–a lot! Not only do we overeat, but we over-waste, as so much food gets tossed in the trash. According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, roughly one-third…Read More

Christmas is rapidly approaching! This holiday season is my absolute favorite. I love the Christmas trees and lights, all of the holiday buzz, and of course you can’t forget the baked goods! Baking is a big part of the holidays…Read More

Makes about 8 cups: 1/2        Spanish onion finely chopped 8 oz      button mushrooms, cleaned, stalks removed and thinly sliced 3 tbsp  olive oil 3 c        cooked turkey meat cut into 1/2″ cubes…Read More

This makes a welcome change from the traditional pumpkin pie and is a “better-for-you” version with a delicious KAMUT® pastry crust – those with wheat sensitivities can often eat KAMUt®. I just love the sweet, nutty flavor that it gives…Read More

When my daughter started preschool, as silly as it sounds, one of the things I looked forward to most was being able to make cupcakes for her class. I mean, I started making plans for all the glorious creations I…Read More

Like most working parents, I feel like there is just not enough time in the morning. Between getting myself ready for work, getting my daughter ready for school, finding her missing shoe, (and/or finding MY missing shoe), packing lunches and…Read More

In more recent years it seems that Thanksgiving has shifted from a holiday of feasting to a holiday of overconsumption. In the interest of teaching my children to waste less, I want to bring the focus of a nice holiday…Read More

So simple, so healthy, so delicious! Serves 2: 1 acorn squash 8 oz frozen peas 2 tbsp butter salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut the squash in half and scrape out the seeds. Fill…Read More

Whether you love it or hate it, you have to admit squash are so prolific and resplendent in the Fall they are a little difficult to ignore. I must admit, it took me a while, but now I’m a squash…Read More

A very dramatic looking yet uncomplicated and delicious recipe. The hardest part, finding the black fettuccine! Serves 4-6: 3-4 lb   lobster( 2-3 smaller ones will yield sweeter meat) 2           lemons cut in half 1…Read More