Beginnings…

At the onset of each new year, most people find themselves making resolutions.  Those resolutions can range anywhere from shedding extra pounds, enrolling in cooking classes, organizing home or finally planting that vegetable garden.  Whatever changes you might be contemplating, keep in mind, taking small, realistic steps are the easiest way to get you there.  So, how do you get started?  I am so glad you asked.  These tips can perhaps provide the boost you have been looking for. Purge. ...

Apple Sauce – A Holiday Tradition

I cannot believe how quickly November rolled in. Just when I thought I could take a breather after finishing up my landscape design project, I was reminded that in just a few short weeks Thanksgiving will be here. If you are like me, one of the things that stresses me out more than I hate to admit is having a long list of things to do and very little time to get it all done. And so, to make sure...

Gardening for Novices

So you say you are ready to finally plant that garden, but you have no idea of where or how to begin. The good news is, it isn’t as complicated as you might think. All you need to get started is a simple plan, lots of patience and a willingness to get your hands in the dirt on a consistent basis. Many aspiring gardeners get overwhelmed when they consider all of the varieties of vegetables and flowers available, and because...

Roasted Bream Fish with Fennel

The holidays are out of here and you are left with the cravings. The idea that just because January 1st appeared on the calendar does not mean you can’t enjoy delicious food. One of the ways to shed those holiday pounds and put a delicious meal on the table is to always, always, keep the fat low, get rid of the sugar and make sure to add lots of flavor. Fish with roasted vegetables is one of my favorite go-tos...

Summer Fruit Crisp

Sitting quietly on my porch this morning, reflecting on my time spent on Martha’s Vineyard this past week. What this time helped me to remember is this. Time waits for no one, therefore, whatever kindness or love you can share, do it as the moments present themselves. So often we think about doing and we put things off imagining that another time would be more opportune. The truth is, when presented with opportunity, it is then when our giving is...

Tropical Banana Walnut Bread

The warm summer months are here and that means spending as little time in the kitchen as possible.  What it does not mean is giving up on flavor that includes a lot of the good and healthy stuff.  This banana walnut bread is a take on a traditional staple, but I have swapped out some of the basics and added some amazing flavor notes that is sure to make this recipe become a favorite for you and your family. This...

Delectable Vegetarian Paella

  More and more, people are opting to decrease the amount of meat in their diets.  There are also those who, yet they desire to join in this latest food trend, find it difficult to give up the rich meat flavor. My recipe for Vegetarian Paella is one that is sure to be added to your list of what to make for dinner when meat is not a preference.  The mixture of fresh vegetables, herbs and spices takes what could...

Roasted Gold Beet Salad

These are not your grandmother’s beets!  Growing up, the one dish I absolutely dreaded was pickled red beets.  Having said that, I am not sure when I fell in love with this beautiful root vegetable, but be it red, gold, pink or white, it is by far one of my favorite indulgences. If you are like so many people, turning on to beets is an acquired taste and the way to acquire a taste for anything is to give it...

Souper-Soups!

Baby it’s cold outside and eating a plate of cold salad is perhaps the last thing on your mind. But, it’s January and you can’t ignore the fact that you still need to shed those extra holiday pounds, so what can one do? You can start by ladling up a big bowl of hearty and delicious soup. Soups are a delicious and easy way to “have your cake and eat it too”. This recipe for my Hearty Tomato with Coconut...

Skinny Eggplant Parmigiana

If you love Italian food as much as I do, but you are watching calories, you are going to fall in love with this recipe for Skinny Eggplant Parmigiana.  It has all the flavor of the traditional recipe, but without all the extra oil from frying. The key to making good Skinny Eggplant Parmigiana is to extract as much water before cooking as possible, followed by baking, in order to get that crispiness instead of a soggy mess. This recipe...

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