What is essential is to observe. Get to know your child. If you really recognize what your child needs…then you will respond in the right way. — Dr. Emmi Pikler One of my favorite books is The Little Prince, a worldwide classic by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Though written as a children’s book, the book has… Read More
Sicilian Cauliflower Salad
Cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education. —Mark Twain No one is really certain of what Mark Twain meant when he stated the phrase above, but I’m certain that cauliflower is one of those vegetables that many people, including myself, have long underestimated. Often seen on vegetable-and-dip trays, their mild flavor is often passed over… Read More
The Vegetable Feast
Although turkey is usually the undisputed star of the Thanksgiving table I believe vegetables deserve a moment in the spotlight too. As a vegetarian, this Thanksgiving I aspired to find ways to let vegetables—especially the rich colored ones that flourish late in the season and carry us through the cold winter months—take center stage. And,… Read More