If you’re a regular follower to this blog, you would have already noticed that I like to top a lot of dishes with creamy, buttery avocados. Not only do avocados taste great, but they are also highly nutritious and have proven health benefits. I often dress my avocados in a bit of olive oil, lime juice, and salt.… Read More
Ever cook with wheat berries before? If not, you should try it. A versatile and high-fiber grain, wheat berries are said to be the mother grain from which pasta, bread and flour are derived. Nutty, delightfully chewy, robust and full of flavor, they’re also high in protein and can be used much like any other… Read More
Hello March! Tomorrow, March 2nd, begins PWC’s Healthy Lifestyle Challenge!!!! Yay! We have a wonderful group of people from around the world who have joined the Challenge! I’m so excited to have found kindred spirits who are willing to work just as hard as me towards such a worthy goal of improving our lifestyle. For those of you who haven’t… Read More
These days, the big news at the farmers market is squash. Small or huge, bumpy and warty-like or smooth, dark or cream-colored, they are the celebrities of the season. As I look at these unique vegetables, I can’t help but think of the possibilities for beautiful soups, salads, and other dishes of autumn. Providing sculptural… Read More
This is a very simple and tasty soup that is so easy to pull together quickly. I first made it last fall when a friend shared her recipe with me. My husband liked it so much that I’ve made it again and again, trying a few minor variations each time. Like many soups, this one can… Read More
No Thanksgiving table is complete without potatoes. This year I tried a variation—sweet potatoes puréed with vanilla-infused cream—on an old favorite. I am confident that this dish will have a regular occurrence at my Thanksgiving table for years to come. With their golden-orange color and subtly sweet flavor, here, sweet potatoes are excellent mashed with… Read More
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