Roasted Tomatoes, Inspired
I’ve been connecting with many new friends and foodie’s like me. I recently had to prepare a dish so beautifully posted by KC Quaretti of Chat ‘n Dish. It is a Baked Ricotta with Carmelized Tomatoes. For ingredients and recipe instructions, click on the link. What really got me was how tantalizing those tomatoes looked. … Read more
Sweet over coconut macaroons
Though this post showcases the macaroons I baked for today. I had experimented prior to Easter and accidentally came up with a delightful refrigerated version which includes 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut, 1/4 cup almond meal, 1 TBS egg replacer powder + 3 TBS water, 1 TBS coconut butter, 1 TBS alternative butter spread light, … Read more
Perfectly sweet: A strawberry lover’s delight
Did you know?: The Strawberry dates back to 2000 years when it grew wild in Italy in 234 BC. But what isn’t know is how exactly it got its name. Some believe that the name came from the use of straw to protect the plant. Others believe the name was based around the fruit’s runners … Read more
Mix-it-Up Monday: Ayla’s Homemade Fruit & Nut Bars
I’m very pleased and honored to welcome award-winning blogger Ayla Withee to my Mix-it-Up Monday post. The nutritionist for The Sports Club/LA-Boston, Ayla provides individual nutrition counseling and group nutrition education workshops to both members and nonmembers of the club. She also blogs for Eat Simply, a nutrition education and communications company she established in 2011. Ayla is … Read more
‘Pink’ and other favorite foods
When asked about her favorite ice-cream, my 3-year old daughter, Ailish, replied: ‘Pink’! Why not!? Everything in her life is about pink – pink “princess” clothes, pink crayons, pink undies….you name it! If pink is written all over it, it’s a winner! The same goes for her twin, Julia. Pink icecream…hmmm….that could be a … Read more
How To Get Yolked: One Whole Egg At A Time
With Passover and Easter this season, it is fitting to discuss the egg, a prominent symbol for both holiday rituals. Our guest post for this week’s Talk-About-It-Tuesday is by Seth Bronheim, Registered Dietitian/ Nutritionist and a Certified Fitness Trainer. Seth consults with athletes and adults using simple training and nutrition methods and making changes one step at … Read more
If it isn’t worth commenting on, let me know…
Did I get your attention? A mixed message: “If it isn’t worth commenting on, let me know…” An ironic phrase isn’t it. Why would you respond if you didn’t feel compelled to say anything? And if you don’t respond, are you sending a message that perhaps the message you’ve received isn’t important or isn’t interesting … Read more
Simply Pears and GIVE-AWAY!
If you could pick one fruit – what would it be? Lately, I’ve been enjoying pears – refreshing and sweet. A nice snack that takes me over the 3 o’clock hour. My little girls enjoy pears, too! Unfortunately, unless I have the mini ones (which I prefer), they take a few bites and leave them … Read more
Mix it up Monday: A Tasty Surprise
Lemongrass, Ginger, Shallots…oh my! Indeed what delightful influsion of flavor you can get when you mix it up right. That’s just what I got when I tasted this delicious rice dish at the Thai Festival today. Convinced I’d find MSG and other additives in the flavor packet Asian Home Gourmet was sampling, I nearly dismissed … Read more
From the Mouths of Babes
“Julia, stop eating so much chocolate! You’ll get a stomach ache!,” said 3 1/2 -year-old Ailish to her twin sister. Could this be coming from the very girl who cried because I wouldn’t give her another “cookie”? I try my best to keep excess sugars/sweets out of our cupboards, but it seems every holiday has … Read more
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