Every year for Hanukkah, I make latkes. (pancakes) They are loved by all who try them and no matter how many I make, there are seldom any leftovers. I used to make regular potato latkes until I came across the idea to trade my white potatoes in for sweet potatoes. My family flipped over them and told me to make them that way all the time. … Read more Getting Creative with Zucchini!
Ginger is Showcased Two Ways in this Scrumptious Carrot Soup!
I love the combination of carrots and ginger. Inspired by a delicious soup that I enjoyed at a luncheon recently, I decided to puree them together in a soup. With a bit of citrus, some broth and seasonings, it all came together to create a bowl of creamy goodness! If you’ve read my posts before, you probably know that I am enamored by soup garnishes. This time I … Read more Ginger is Showcased Two Ways in this Scrumptious Carrot Soup!
Post Vacation Blues…
Sorry that I have been remiss at posting lately. I’ve been suffering from “post vacation blues“! Well actually, I’ve been quite busy – HOWEVER – stay tuned as I had an amazing culinary weekend filled with some of the most incredible new dishes such as Peach Melba Bars and Ginger Carrot Soup garnished with Creme Fraiche & Crystallized Ginger! I have a bunch of new recipes … Read more Post Vacation Blues…
A Delightful Culinary Experience in Basel, Switzerland!
Upon checking in to our hotel in Basel, we asked the young receptionist for a restaurant recommendation for good local food. I took it with a grain of salt figuring she may not have the best knowledge of the type of culinary experience I was looking for. So we meandered around in the rain walking street after street, perusing the selection of restaurants in the … Read more A Delightful Culinary Experience in Basel, Switzerland!
Spring Fruit makes Fantastic salad Combinations!
It’s so exciting when I can pick fresh fruit right off of my own tree in my backyard. It doesn’t happen often as I only have 5 dwarf fruit trees and most of them only bear fruit every other year. However, my white peach tree gives me a very early harvest each year of whatever I can protect from the squirrels and birds! With my … Read more Spring Fruit makes Fantastic salad Combinations!
Fine Dining in Amsterdam
On our recent trip to Amsterdam, we were referred to one of their local Italian restaurants for dinner by our wonderful hosts at the Breitner House. Since we knew they had immaculate taste in everything culinary, we were looking forward to our evening at Incanto. It is located at Munt square with views on the flower market and the canals. Upon entering, we knew we were … Read more Fine Dining in Amsterdam
A Unique Review; Castles along the Rhine
I apologize for my lack of posts lately as I have been traveling in Europe visiting the Castles along the Rhine River. It was a fabulous trip beginning in Amsterdam, traveling through Germany and France and ending in Switzerland. It was such a phenomenal experience that I decided to add it to my Restaurant Review section as a review of the amazing food that was served … Read more A Unique Review; Castles along the Rhine
Get Your Greens in this Healthy & Delicious Soup!
Broccoli is one of the healthiest green vegetables you can eat. Broccoli belongs to the cruciferous vegetable family, which includes kale, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, bok choy, cabbage, collard greens, rutabaga and turnips. These nutrition powerhouses supply loads of nutrients for little calories. If you are trying to eat healthier, cruciferous vegetables like broccoli should be at the very top of your grocery list. Spinach is well known for … Read more Get Your Greens in this Healthy & Delicious Soup!
Blueberries: Full of Fiber, Vitamin C & Antioxidant Rich!
Berries are a haven of antioxidants and nutrition and specifically, blueberries happen to be one of the most antioxidant rich foods in the world. They also contain manganese, are fiber rich, and 1 cup provides 25% of the daily recommended intake of vitamin C. So go ahead and load up on blueberries as they are very good for you! I am not a big dessert … Read more Blueberries: Full of Fiber, Vitamin C & Antioxidant Rich!
Spring Pea Pesto adorns this delicious Pasta Dish
Amazingly bright green is the color of this delectable Spring Pea Pesto. It is blended with a mixture of English peas, walnuts, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, garlic and extra virgin olive oil to compose a light, fresh tasting pesto. I incorporated the pesto with bowtie pasta, pieces of pan fried chicken breast and fresh mint to create my Bowtie Pasta with Pan-fried Chicken Breast and Spring Pea … Read more Spring Pea Pesto adorns this delicious Pasta Dish