Vegan Hemp Heart Pesto
I may have mentioned this before on the blog, but I once went on a date with a man who referred to the fourth of July as the half-way point of summer.… Read More
White Bean “Tabbouleh” with Avocado Dressing
A few months ago, my husband and I traveled to Italy to visit our younger daughter who was spending a semester “studying” in Florence. While of course she was “studying”, there was… Read More
Southwest Quinoa Salad
There are a few personal items that I find worth splurging on from time to time. If I had to pick the item I am particularly passionate about, it would be handbags.… Read More
Mexican Street Corn Salad
Next weekend, I am co-hosting a bridal shower for our niece at the home of one of my sister in law’s besties, Susan. Susan is an incredible cook and caterer and I… Read More
Lentil Chili
If someone were to ask me to name my favorite season, I would answer that without a doubt it is Autumn. Guess which season coincidentally begins today? What is it about Autumn… Read More
Fusilli with Eggplant, Fresh Tomatoes & Parsley
When I was in elementary school, my best friend lived just a few houses away. Although we were a year apart in age, we were thick as thieves, walking to school together… Read More
Sweet Potato Nests & Eggs
If you slice a vegetable and put it in your toaster to cook, can you really call it “toast”? I ask this because in case you haven’t heard, sweet potato “toast” is a… Read More
Maple Roasted Carrot Salad
Let me ask a question. Do you have salad with your Thanksgiving meal? My mother used to prepare a garden salad for our dinner almost every night that I can remember. Nothing… Read More
Easy Spanakopita Tart
I don’t want to bring politics into this blog, but this has been a week to end all weeks for this nation. Launching into a little discussion about wilting spinach and making… Read More
Falafel Bulgur Salad
Does anyone remember the line in the HBO classic, “Sex and the City” when Charlotte, seated at the infamous coffee shop table the ladies frequented for brunch, says the line, “My hair… Read More
Carrot Ginger Soup
To get to our daughter’s college in Pennsylvania, it isn’t necessary to drive through the state of New Jersey, but that is exactly what we did last Friday. My husband needed to… Read More
Armenian Cucumber & Tomato Salad
Eight years ago, my family and I fulfilled a longstanding dream of mine to visit Armenia. Forty-eight parishioners from our church travelled together and experienced a trip of a lifetime as we… Read More
