2009 August | Savory Melodies
When I was asked to do this article, my first thoughts were to spend time on Whole Grains and Healthy Eating, but fortunately, I thought again. I want to introduce myself and get to know you, before I deluge you with all that stuff. I love the idea of talking food with other Boomers in [...]
I know, I know, that’s supposed to be a Christmas song, but I LOVE Fall!!! The smell of pumpkin spice, the kids in their Ghosty costumes, the colors all around, the cool, crisp air…well, three out of four ain’t bad. Although I hear it’s going to cool off soon. Jack-o-lanterns, Corn mazes, Apple picking….Of course, [...]
While recently planning for upcoming classes and events primarily focused on Holiday Appetizers, it occurred to me how truly lazy I am. I have looked through hundreds of recipes and picked the brains of professionals and friends looking for what I was thinking were the best recipes, but suddenly realized, I was actually looking for [...]
We’ve all been bombarded with information on Omega 3 fatty acids and told how we need to eat more of them, and it’s true, it’s extremely important…but something that tends to get overlooked in the American diet is the Omega 6 fatty acids and their role in our inflammation and depression. The typical American diet consists [...]
My lovely friend Nata asked me to post my Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe…Well, I usually just clean out my fridge, and use up whatever I have, but I think I may have some really good tips, so I’m going to give it my best shot!! I would read all the way through before you start! This [...]
Leslie and I Cheffed a dinner party on Saturday night, and our lovely hosts were Thrilled with the food and the service! We had a great time! We did a Shrimp Appetizer course with a wonderful coconut and mango sauce, a warm Pear and Gorgonzola Bruschetta, a soup course of Cream of Cauliflower, a roasted Beet [...]
In my newsletter, I challenged my readers to try new recipes or spice-up old ones in their fall menus this year! Even little changes to “classics” can boost a recipe, from good to “spooky” good! Instead of a Traditional Apple Pie, why don’t you try an Apple Crisp with Sweet Ginger and Hazelnuts? (recipe to [...]
While it doesn’t seem possible, I’m just going to go with it…yes, It’s the first full day of fall. Colors will be changing soon, that big yellow bus that we know and love can be heard bright and early…holidays around the corner..hmmmmmm, OH WAIT…Holidays around the corner!?!?! Yikes! LOL! We’d better start planning for that! Anyway, [...]
