Food

Over the last couple of years I’ve become a little bit of a coffee snob–not to say I’m a connoisseur by any means, but I’m quite particular about where my morning cup comes from and how it’s made. I used…Read More

What did one Italian man do when McDonald’s moved to town? He started a global movement to restore the integrity of food. The move was not so much against the McDonald’s personally, but more as a measure to combat the…Read More

Of all the fruits and vegetables that benefit from being organic, tomatoes are probably top of the list. Recent evidence suggests that organic tomatoes can have as much as 79-97% more of two healthful flavonoids than conventionally grown tomatoes—not to…Read More

This recipe is loaded with fresh, sweet corn and the best of summer produce. You absolutely cannot leave out the bacon, butter or cream, so if you are worried about calories then this is not for you. But the rest…Read More

This really is a simple pasta dish that anyone can make! You only need one pot for the pasta and one large pan for everything else. Serves 2: 1              garlic clove, minced 3/4 c…Read More

Snacking is not a new phenomenon, afternoon tea, an old English tradition was invented to ward off hunger pains in the mid afternoon. It is believed that the ladies of the time were only able to eat very small amounts…Read More

So, what kid doesn’t love chicken nuggets and chicken fingers? And for that matter, what grown up doesn’t like them as well? Let’s have a show of hands—who secretly hopes their little ones choose chicken fingers from the kids menu so she…Read More

A wonderful way to use sweet, fresh summer corn and big, beautiful sea scallops. Quick and easy to prepare, it looks amazing and tastes even better. Sure to impress any guest! Best cooked on a grill. Serves 4: 12  …Read More

The beauty of this lovely dish is that it can be prepared in advance and just left to sit at room temperature. The secret is in the tomatoes, cooking them to the point where they are starting to fall apart…Read More

I love my greens, I always have! My mother had no problem getting me to eat cabbage, kale, brussel sprouts, mustard greens… I always cleaned the greens right off my plate. I still try the vegetables first before anything else. My…Read More