Gluttony is not your fault. If food wasn’t this good, we wouldn’t have a problem. That’s why I’m blaming the food, the farmers who grew it, the chefs that made it and God for creating it. But as a true foodie and glutton, we know that behind all the sharp digestive pains, gassy sleeps, acid … More How to Overeat
Just because it’s the Super Bowl doesn’t mean you have to resort to KFC or Pizza Hut. Not that there’s anything wrong with that (I still have a very special relationship with The Hut). But why don’t you let 2010 be the year you surprise your guests with some awesome homemade food! Here are two … More It’s game time
No I’m not talking about Popeye’s sweetheart. I’m talking about that delicious, flavorful oil that is found in everything from salad dressings to gourmet ice cream. These days there are hundreds of olive oils to choose from ranging from $4 a bottle to $50 bucks! So it’s important to know what you’re paying for. Olive … More Olive Oil
There are many reasons why eating locally is best. First of all, shopping locally ensures that your produce is fresh, seasonal and contains a higher level of flavor. And when it’s not organic, small farms tend to be less generous with the amount of chemicals sprayed on their crops, so it’s healthier! Secondly, average fresh … More Figuring out farmers’ markets
You’re making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, or so you think, when you look down at your jar of jelly and see that it says “JAM”! Or even worse, “CONSERVE”! What the hell is a conserve? Will that even work? Who ever heard of a peanut butter and conserve sandwich??? “Oh well,” you think, … More Fruit Spread
Right now I am lovin’ latkes. Nothing beats the taste of warm, crispy latkes straight out of the skillet, for breakfast, lunch or dinner. A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of meeting celebrity chef Katie Lee, author of The Comfort Table: Recipes for Everyday Occasions. She taught a class at Sur La Table … More La la la latkes!
I know that with the New Year comes the pressure to IMPRESS IMPRESS IMPRESS. “Look your best!”, “be more perfect!”, “throw away your toenail collection!” “stop eating last years cheetos wedged between your couch cushions!”… Well my gift to you this new January, is to help you look and feel smarter about food. That’s why … More Ten Foods to Fool You
As Christmas approaches and the feasts begin, I would like to give you a recipe for something a little different but that can be incorporated into your holiday meal. Popovers! These are puffy muffin-size bread with a crisp brown crust and a somewhat hollow, moist interior. They are absolutely delicious for breakfast, tea, dessert, or … More Eye Popping Popovers
“I think the most disappointing cake has to be fruitcake. You think that would be better, it doesn’t add up. Fruit-good, cake- great, fruitcake, nasty crap.” – Jim Gaffigan . Fruitcakes are a traditional winter holiday cake made with an assortment of candied fruit, nuts, spices and liquor. They are baked slowly and, after cooling, … More Fruitful Delight
Its finally happened. I’ve become addicted to something. Popcorn. I don’t know how or why it happened. The days turned cold, the holiday shopping nerve-racking, my dwindling social life unbearable, and somehow, popcorn just seemed to make it all go away. It began as so many other addictions. Occasionally as a special treat. But as … More Kernels on my mind
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