Vegetables a la Grecque is a French recipe for a pickled vegetable salad that uses olive oil and lemon or vinegar along with wine and certain Mediterranean spices to not only give the vegetables a zing, but also help to preserve them. It’s a great way to use up vegetables in your fridge that may … Read more
I do a lot of cooking for my family and there are and have been so many different issues with food allergies or sensitivities between my son and their wives and even our newest little one that has so many tummy issues that her Mom needs to eliminate quite a few things! It can sometimes … Read more
Have you ever made your own hummus? If not, I want to encourage you to try this one! Even without the preserved lemon (you can make your own preserved lemon, too… see my post HERE) it is still a keeper and pretty easy, especially if you use canned chickpeas. Hummus Made Simple Hummus is a … Read more
Are you confused by the salt to taste, or season to taste, recommendations in recipes? What exactly does that mean? And what if I don’t like much salt and you do? How do I know what , “to taste” tastes like? If you are like me, I always ignored these recommendations until I learned a … Read more
Ahhh summer is in full force! I just returned from almost 3 weeks in different parts of Italy where they were having a record hot summer! Just what someone from Tucson, Arizona needs on vacation! But other than that, it was a great trip (I will be posting some photos on Instagram) and I once … Read more
So, I had this thought to do some shrimp cocktails for a small group of ladies that came to my house for a cabi party. Call out to Ms. Ginger Etcheson my cabi consultant. If you aren’t familiar with cabi, you should check it out. Quality clothing, shown in private homes so all women can … Read more
Here in Tucson, we celebrate Cinco de Mayo (the 5th of May) in true Mexican style, even though the holiday seems to be an American creation! There are parties and restaurants have specials and basically, it is an excuse for indulging in Margaritas and Mexican food and all the fun, festive things that brings. Bright … Read more
A high protein flavor booster for sandwiches or wraps that can also be used as a dip for your favorite crudite or flatbread. With the holidays coming up, it is nice to have something to serve as a quick appetizer that is also healthy! This bean spread is so easy and versatile and has lots … Read more
