I think I missed my calling. Instead of Culinary School, maybe I should just move to California and open a taco truck? Okay, maybe not. But that would be a fun life to lead. I’m not a taco-expert but I do love me some jalapeno and cilantro. YUMMY . HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO!! Fish Tacos [...]
Meals By Freshness Factor: Lunch Mixed Lettuce, Arugula, Beefsteak Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Cucumber, Cracked Black Pepper, Olive Oil and Balsamic.With Dr. Kracker’s Cherry Semolina Crackers and Watermelon. FRESH FACTOR: Everything! Nothing says summer like a seasonal tomato with a ball of fresh mozzarella. This salad is simple yet EXTREMELY satisfying. Cracked black pepper, olive oil [...]
Sweet-Heat Lovin’! Sweet Potato, Spinach and Chickpea Curry. Whole Wheat Pita Bread. 2% Greek Yogurt. Cilantro. Cayuga Ridge Cayuga Cuvee. “It’s just another manic Monday”. I can COMPLETELY relate to this song. Monday is often a crazy/busy day for me and at the end of it, all I want is good wine and good food [...]
I’m obsessed with sesame. Recently I haven’t been able to get enough sesame, ginger or cilantro in my life. And I don’t mind .Red and Green Leaf Lettuce, 1/4 package of Soy-Boy Tofu Lin, Cherry Tomatoes, English Cucumber, Shredded Carrot, Sugar Snap Peas, Cucumber, Cilantro. Dressing of Sesame Oil, Rice Vinegar, Soy Sauce and Ginger. [...]
Welcome to The Nest. This is the true story of a foodie. Cooking for one. In a nest. I sound rather dramatic, don’t I? I decided to start a “chronicle” (if you will), of my culinary endeavors. An inside look at the joys of cooking for one in a dysfunctional kitchen. Tonight we shall make [...]
Have you ever had a “perfect food” moment? You know, the point in time where the food you are consuming could not be more suiting for your current condition? For me, this often coincides with the weather. Crunchy, satisfying salads for hot Summer nights and hearty soups and casseroles in the Winter. So what is [...]
Chana Masala. Cilantro. Greek Yogurt. Whole Wheat Flat Bread. Hermann J. Wiemer 2008 Dry Riesling. It was the Chana Masala that just kept giving. And I loved every second of it. I made this last week and froze some for potential “It’s too hot to cook” nights. It froze wonderfully and so did the pre-cooked [...]
I’m in love. A photo shoot trumps words tonight. So…..when I was home and had access to a real kitchen, I made Chana Masala and Whole Wheat “Flat Bread” (using purchased pizza dough). I am currently levitating. Every part of this meal was essential. The heat of the Chana Masala was eloquently balanced by the [...]
