Not all carbs are bad for you. If you want to get the most from your workouts and train at your peak, quality fuel is critical. Carbohydrates are your body’s preferred fuel source. In addition the need for carbohydrates is not limited to the body. Glucose from carbohydrates is the fuel the brain uses to produce the energy that moves and motivates you. According to Dr. Carol … Read more Carbs that are Good for You!
Beets have been known to lower your blood pressure, boost your stamina and fight inflammation. They are rich in valuable nutrients & fiber and support detoxification. All this and they taste really good too! They make a delicious addition to salads and entrees and can be eaten without much fuss at all. This recipe shows them coated with a sweetened orange glaze that makes them absolutely irresistible! When preparing beets, I find … Read more The Wonder of Golden Beets!
I recently attended a market and cooking class in Santa Barbara given by Chef Laurence Hauben. It was a fun day beginning with a tour of the harbor visiting the fisherman – tasting and purchasing items for our meal, where I tasted my first fresh Sea Urchin! Our next excursion was a fabulous Farmers’ Market in town where the produce selection was incredible as they had … Read more Show Off your Blood Oranges in this Exquisite Upside Down Blood Orange Cake!
At this point, you may be getting used to me telling you about my “fav” holiday gift – The San Luis Obispo Farmers’ Market Cookbook. Well this week I am continuing my research on the recipes inside and testing out their splendor. Today’s treats are the Pistachio Shortbread Cookies with Lemon Glaze from Sara Peterson at Scout Coffee Co in San Luis Obispo. You can … Read more Elevate your Afternoon Tea with these Adorable Cookies!
I guess discovering the ease of making salads ahead inspired me to look further. Now I’m on to breakfast! So I found a simple recipe for Overnight Oatmeal from The Kitchn blog and decided to pair it up with some Fruit & Nut Granola and Maple & Cinnamon Glazed Apples. I made enough for 4 servings. You can cover and store any leftovers in the refrigerator for … Read more Cooking Ahead makes Eating a Healthy Breakfast a Snap!
Tradition with a twist was the theme for my Hanukkah menu. I knew it wouldn’t be traditional without Matzo Ball Soup and Latkes so, true to my character, I had to add some variation to my standard recipes. That meant that instead of plain matzo balls, I made them with ginger, fresh grated nutmeg and parsley. Additionally, over the last few years I have been trying out … Read more First Night of Hanukkah Feast!
As a child, I used to fight with my brother over cinnamon rolls. I loved those Pillsbury “place and bake” rolls hot from the oven with melted icing on top. This pie brings back those fond memories, with a new twist on a healthier version. This amazing pie is made with a somewhat unique mixture of ingredients. And although there is sugar in the pie and frosting, all of the other ingredients are … Read more You Would Never Know that this Cinnamon Roll Pie is Gluten Free!
Jazz up your yogurt with maple syrup & cinnamon glazed apples, walnuts and raspberries! I know there are a ton of nutrients in yogurt such as calcium, vitamin B-2, vitamin B-12, pottasium and magnesium and it’s an excellent source of protein. Even more importantly yogurt has probiotics which are said to contain “friendly bacteria” that can boost your immune system and help promote a healthy digestive tract. All good things! But yogurt … Read more Your Yogurt Breakfast doesn’t have to be Boring!
Ok, so the weather isn’t showing it, but nevertheless fall is here and I was feeling the need to enjoy some fall flavors. I purchased some amazing lamb from Adelaida Springs Ranch that is raised exclusively on Rangeland Wines pastures and in their estate vineyard. No antibiotics or hormones are used, and the meat is mild, lean and succulent. Lamb made me think of Greek food and that made me … Read more A Greek Delight; Moussaka topped with Cauliflower Béchamel!
My plan was to revisit an incredible recipe from Giada De Laurentiis for Sauteed Green Beans with Tomatoes and Basil served with Parmesan Crisps. And…if you know anything about me, you know that I seldom cook the same thing twice! However seeing these fresh french green beans from Talley Farms brought back memories of Giada’s delicious beans simmering in a fresh tomato and basil sauce, and I couldn’t resist! … Read more An Update on Giada’s Best Ever Green Bean recipe!
