Broccolini
Broccolini has my vote for the most misunderstood vegetable. This lovely green leafy plant is often called baby broccoli, but here’s the kicker – it isn’t. Broccolini is in the same family as broccoli (brassica), but it is actually a cross between broccoli and Chinese gai lan (also known as Chinese broccoli). Compared to broccoli, […]
Delicate Mushroom Soup
I am always looking for new ways to add mushrooms to my diet. I use them in vegetable combinations and as garnishes. Packed with vitamins and minerals, mushrooms are a great addition to a healthy meal plan. I also love mushrooms in soup, and while most of my mushroom soups have a creamy texture, there […]
Barramundi
New foods excite me. So imagine my delight when I discovered barramundi. Which fish is this? Such was a surprise reaction, given my penchant for seafood. I thought I was well-versed in all things fish. But what can I say? I was bored with salmon and wanted to try something new. My favorite online fishmonger, […]
COVID
When you cannot fully live, you simply must survive. Honestly, I am not sure I want to write about COVID. Even as I sit here staring at this empty page, what do I say? Is there anything I can pull from this exhausted body and foggy brain that would make sense? I am sixty-six years […]
The Magical Bowl
There is a certain sacredness to a circle. In many traditions, the circle is where one finds inclusiveness, intimacy, and safety. Is it any wonder that the circle serves as the container for nourishment from round-plated specialties to Buddha bowls? Nourishment is a way to honor oneself and one’s life. The presence of food is […]
Peas in a Blanket
Despite the small gathering, Thanksgiving was always busy. The traditional meal had been served complete with turkey, oyster dressing, cranberry sauce, various salads, mashed potatoes, and fresh rolls. The only exception was the pea pods, served instead of the traditional green beans. Several minutes into the meal, I noticed that my youngest son Mr. B […]