From time to time, I love offering a sweet treat to the boys. It’s especially fun to share foods that remind me of my childhood. Coconut and almond macaroons are a health(ier) and delicious treat that send me right back to my days in Vicksburg, Mississippi. My parents love macaroons – really, anything with fresh… Read more »
One of the ways I try to keep the boys interested in healthy food is by letting them chose the ingredients for salads. They love to help with food prep like chopping and mashing. Now that they are old enough to set the table and lead family prayers, I’ve given them each a kid safe… Read more »
When I was younger, we always had cake for our birthdays. Each one of us had a favorite flavor and to be sure, my dad’s favorite cake is coconut cake. It was my grandmother “Granny Goose” who would bake a delicious fluffy three-tiered cake dripping with butter creme frosting and coconut. These days, my dad… Read more »
I love food. I have always enjoyed an intense relationship with food. It has taken four decades to realize that my passion for food has its roots in my heritage. My maternal great grandfather was a pastry chef from southern Italy. He moved to the United States and pursued his career at the Peabody Hotel… Read more »
I just had so much fun putting together an Easter basket for my girlfriend’s husband. Thank you Ms B for your trust in me. <3 It is filled to the brim with all of my favorite healthy products for the local health food store. It was too amazing not to share. Fresh batch of Sweet Bark ~… Read more »
Spring has sprung! It’s in the air and the trees are blooming. I love this time of year. As I was making my weekly attempt at a grocery list~ it never fails, I still go to the store no less than 3 times, R asked me if his cherries would be at the market. Cherry… Read more »
Turmeric is an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiseptic, and anti-depressant since ancient times. The main component in turmeric, curcumin, has phenomenal anti-cancer properties and has been known to help to inhibit prostate, skin, colon, mouth, esophageal, lung, stomach, pancreatic, liver, and breast cancer. Turmeric is also a known blood purifier and helps to soothe respiratory ailments, improve liver… Read more »
As much as it pains me to say, I get bored when it comes to salads. No matter how many greens, fixings and dressing combos there are, sometimes we just need to shake it up. And that’s where the Chop Chop comes in. See, chopped salads are just like regular salads, only different — the… Read more »
In June of 2008, my husband and I celebrated our nuptials in Montelbenichi, Italy with family and 22 of our best friends. One of my favorite wedding week memories is spending time with my mom in the kitchen of our villa tucked deep in a hillside in the heart of Tuscany. We would dine family style… Read more »
I received two kind emails in response to a recent post regarding the importance of herbs against inflammation with recipes this past week and I want to share them both with you here. I just wanted to drop you a note about how you have inspired me to use spices and natural ingredients to help… Read more »