Quinoa Patties w/ Herbs, Sweet Potato and Shiitake GravyWhether you want a Thanksgiving dinner without turkey or have vegetarian or vegan guests who do, try Quinoa Patties w/ Herbs and Sweet Potato. They even taste like Thanksgiving Continue reading Quinoa Patties w/ Herbs & Sweet Potato for a Vegetarian Thanksgiving
An Action Plan for Preparing a Traditional Thanksgiving DinnerThere’s much to do and make and prepare for the Thanksgiving meal. It’s my favorite holiday of the year with its focus on food, friends, family and gratitude. Yet, the pressure to get the meal on the table on time and beautifully presented Continue reading Thanksgiving Guide & Checklist — Something More to Celebrate
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
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
A Tabouli Salad GardenWe grow a tabouli salad garden. Our small square-foot garden contains 4 early ripening tomato plants, 6 curly parsley, 2 flat-leaf parsley, about a hundred scallions and 4 large pots of spearmint. Some years we have success with cucumbers Continue reading Tabouli Salad w/ Quinoa, Avocado & Feta
