Black Rice Risotto — Comfort Food Just In Time for HalloweenBlack Rice Risotto prepared with wonderfully chewy and aromatic Italian Venere rice seems like stirring a witch’s cauldron. The rice’s deep black hue and risotto’s requisite long, slow simmering complete the illusion. Continue reading Black Rice Risotto w/ Arborio, Leeks & Roasted Butternut Squash
Peperonata — Appetizer, Side Dish, Pasta Sauce, Pizza Topping, Omelet Filling, etc.“They look like worms.” Though, after one bite, Paul’s opinion changed to, “Delicious!” There’s nothing else quite like the sweet and savory taste of Peperonata. This colorful blend of sweet peppers stewed Continue reading Peperonata — Bold & Versatile Italian Stewed Sweet Peppers
Chocolate Pudding That’s Almost Too Good to Be True“The proof of the pudding is in the eating.
By a small sample we may judge of the whole piece.”
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
Chocolate Pudding epitomizes comfort food. That a vegan, gluten-free and healthy Continue reading Chocolate Pudding — Rich, Luscious, Vegan & Gluten-Free
Carrot Top Soup w/ Carrots & Their Lacy LeavesYou can certainly tell a book by its cover when you’re talking about carrots. The freshness of the carrot tops reveals the freshness of the carrots. Given the choice, I always choose Continue reading Carrot Top Soup — Nothing Gets Thrown Away
New York City Highlights—Natural History Museum to Za’atarSuch fun recalling our week in this most vibrant city. New York City Highlights, Part 2 begins with the Natural History Museum and ends with my newest favorite herbal blend, za’atar Continue reading New York City Highlights — Apples to Za’atar, Part 2
New York City Highlights—Apples to Miso & MustardHome again after a wonderfully rich and active week in New York with our grandbaby and his parents. We walked everyday taking in New York City’s vitality, passion, excitement, diversity and great food Continue reading New York City Highlights — Apples to Za’atar, Part 1
