Romanesco Broccoli is a beautiful fractal shaped vegetable full of vitamin C, K and carotenoids. When I first saw it at the market I didn’t know what it was, but I marveled at its gorgeous chartreuse color and its spectacular shape. I continue to be awed at God’s creativity, especially when it comes to amazingly unique [Read More]
The morning sun peeked through the blinds onto my makeshift bed in the living room of my daughter and son-in-law’s home. Even though I awake with a slightly kinked back, I wouldn’t change it for the most comfy bed in the world. I hear the sounds of a two-year old humming in his crib in [Read More]
I recently visited Latah Bistro and they served Zucchini & Yellow Squash Zoodles with Pesto from their menu. Wow! This zoodling thing is really catching on, especially the fact that a fine dining bistro would have it on their main menu. I was thrilled to say the least! I mentioned to my husband that recreating [Read More]
Welcome to our AutumnHarvestDinner# When Cherie, a blogger from Canada, invited me to join in a virtual around the world Autumn Harvest Dinner, I was all in. Every part of this beautiful meal has been prepared gluten & dairy-free. We hope you will click on the images below and enjoy a fall stroll through some [Read More]
When you bite into a healthy chopped salad packed full of vitamin rich nutrients, it makes you feel good about what you’re putting into your body. This chopped salad with citrus vinaigrette in particular is powerfully good for you. A trip to my local Farmer’s Market yesterday brought about some great finds and inspired the [Read More]
Did someone say Fire-Roasted Jamaican Rum Shrimp? Um, yes please! I am having family up for Father’s Day and this recipe might just be the ticket. These marinated fresh shrimp flame up nicely on the grill and have a good little kick to them. Along with lemon-zest Basmati rice and grilled asparagus, you’ll be set for a [Read More]
Baked Beet Chips with Sea Salt are not only super easy to make but they are a nutritional anytime snack! They bake up nice and crisp and taste delicious. I had never been a fan of beets. My mother and grandmother often pickle beets, and quite honestly, that was the only way I had ever tried [Read More]
Just when I thought the cold might be over we get another blast from old man winter, and yes, it’s March! So, as promised, I am serving up my Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup. Nothing quite says “Awe” like a delicious bowl of soup. And quite frankly, if I may be so bold as to say [Read More]
What makes a homemade authentic Mexican salsa? Start with plump ripe tomatoes, mild, medium, and spicy peppers, onion, garlic, cilantro and a hint of lime. What makes this salsa so yummy is roasting the tomatoes until they are nearly charred, blending the peppers in a blender to create a texture that helps the salsa stay [Read More]
This fresh summer salad uses white beans & arugula with a tarragon & wine vinaigrette. It is fresh, light, and delicious! If you have been growing a little herb garden this summer, here’s a chance to throw in a bit of fresh tarragon. Toss this salad together in under twenty minutes, and if you are [Read More]