AWE = Art, Wellbeing and Edibles.
Zowee! That’s what I have to say about this dip. I’m not sure why I should write more at this point, what more do you need to know other than “Zowee”? Graduation parties, Memorial Day parties and weddings—tis the season of standing around …
I often am stumped about what to eat for breakfast. Though it is easy and I have it sometimes, cereal is not my cup of tea…I crave that dose of protein and oil to get me through until lunch without a blood sugar crash. …
It almost seems too good to be true that you can eat these little works of art. People spend countless hours carving tiny garnishes and crafting flowers from frosting as they try to recreate perfection, when certain times of year give us the opportunity …
For many years in my restaurant life I rarely made soups. Life was about working “The Line”: prepping and pureeing and sautéing and grilling and assembling and plating and decorating. But then I moved to a slower life. It did not include ‘cuisine’ …
I love Fried Rice because Fried Rice loves miscellaneous veggies. Cleaning out your refrigerator? Perfect. Leftover rice? Perfect. I used to make my Fried Rice with San-J Teriyaki Sauce, San-J Szechuan Sauce, and Tamari. Then came the day when gluten was no longer …
Too many times I have suggested to a client an interesting idea, and as it is leaving my mouth my brain is shouting, “Stop, you crazy woman! You don’t know how to do that!!” For example: My Mouth “‘Oh yes, we could serve …
If you live in an area where winters are chilly and you have access to local produce, then you know that Spring = Eggs and Greens. (In some circles Spring also means Maibock Beer, but that’s another story…) . So if Spring …
Clutter |ˈklətər| noun—a collection of things lying about in an untidy mass. De-clutter—to remove the untidy mass. When given a chance to rest, the brain runs a defragmenting program that de-clutters itself from the constant internal chatter, giving some deliciously blank space …
For a few months now I have now been hoarding my summer goodies that were processed and stored in the freezer. Those tastes-of-sun treats—the green beans and strawberries and pesto—I keep thinking that I need to wait for that special moment to bring …
I’m so hungry! What can I make to eat? What’s in the Fridge? How many times do we ask this of ourselves each week…not having the brain power left to plan ahead, but desperately needing a quick meal because we forgot to eat breakfast? …
Perhaps part of the purpose of a food blog is not just to give recipes that you have never tried before (which is getting more difficult to do), but to remind you of things you have not thought about in a while. Maybe there …
If there is a highway that links Gluttony and Hunger, and if on that highway there is a small cafe that occupies the space halfway between Gluttony and Hunger, then on their handwritten menu would be Fuul. As we journey out of the holiday …
As the Frost-Season parties continue, we search for yet another surprising flavor to serve that causes people to freeze in their tracks, forget whatever they were blathering about, and relish the moment whilst savoring the symphony on their tongues. That isn’t too much to ask, …
. Frost on the windows leaves a new masterpiece every night, and the chilly weather makes me want to eat. Poultry sounds good, but I have no specific plan! The words Brothy and Hearty come to mind. This process of pondering what to cook raises …
Pancakes aren’t just for potatoes anymore. I love potatoes, don’t get me wrong…but there is something endearing about the Underdog. The humble rutabaga, or ‘Swede’ as the Brits call it, it has become a forgotten vegetable in our culture, looking huge and weird in the …
Chewy tasty tidbits on a stick….everyone loves them! Perhaps it harkens back to our cave days, we do seem to love the food-delivery system that is a skewer. Especially when it is accompanied by a flavor bomb of a dip. For many people, Thanksgiving …
Chutneys—pungent enough to raise your eyebrows, but sweet and savory enough that you close your eyes and let out an involuntary groan of pleasure. Eaten alone it should be almost too much flavor, and eaten as a condiment to chicken or beans or rice…it should …
That’s right, fruit. Here is one of my Rules of Thumb: If there is a technique that works for one thing, it might work on other things. If you can roast wedges of potato you can probably roast beets, yams, celery, carrots, …
