Ummmm…. look at that jar of gold! Flavor gold, that is! It’s a jar of concentrated vegetal flavor that is easy to make, very healthy and full of amazingness! It will take you no more than 30 minutes, I promise (unless you are easily distracted, like me!), and will serve you well in the future … Read more
Call it quarantine mentality, but lately, I have been into making pastes and flavor-enhancers and storing them in the fridge or freezer and then having the luxury of quick meal prep when I lose track of time and need to get dinner done fast. So you can look forward to some future posts of things … 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
Ahhh… it’s February already! Time for a new goal, keeping in mind that January’s goal of greens 3 times a week, can still play on! February’s goal for me is to keep a food journal. Menopause has kicked me in the butt and I have gained much unwanted and unhealthy weight. So, I need to … Read more
Cranberry Sauce. I hated it as a child. It’s still not my favorite thing so it skips my mind when I’m planning Thanksgiving. I’ve tried all kinds of fancy things, but what people really want most is simple, basic cranberry sauce! But whether you are a make-ahead Polly planner or you just realized you forgot … 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
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
