What is Kohlrabi? I came across this alien-like veggie for the first time a few months ago in the organic section of my local supermarket. This unusual looking vegetable is not something I grew up with, which made me very interested in giving it a try. Below you will find how to prepare this delicious Read More
Green beans are a staple in American kitchens. We all have our favorite ways of cooking them and eating them, whether it’s straight out of a can (vivid memories of school lunches), covered in cream of mushroom soup and fried onions, or simply steamed. Me? I like them with crispy bacon, garlic and onions. This Read More
I have a habit of grabbing unusual ingredients when I see them in the market. Sometimes I come across jicama (pronounced hikama). This unusual little gem of an ingredient looks like a brown turnip. It requires no cooking, and is surprisingly sweet; with a texture similar to an apple. Living in South Florida, we get Read More
I started this blog to exercise (or it is exorcise?) my creative muscles. Creating is what I do; whether I’m cooking, painting, writing or photographing. Now that I have it started, it’s crazy overwhelming! There is so much to set up, optimize, and install…certainly not an easy task for someone with an eight month old Read More
This refreshing watermelon, tomato, feta and mint salad only takes a few minutes to make. It’s beautiful and addicting; the perfect salad on a hot summer day. If you plan to serve right away, I recommend chilling all of the ingredients first so your salad is nice and cold. Refreshing Watermelon, Tomato, Feta and Mint Salad Read More
In late Spring, you may be lucky enough to find fresh English peas in the market. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to taste peas fresh instead of frozen or canned. They take a little extra work, but are worth the effort. My favorite way to eat them is straight from the pod. Just Read More
