Tell me the truth . . . . when you are all alone on a Saturday night, are you craving some fried food? Or is it family members pushing you to satisfy their craving for junk food? Does this Eggplant Parmesan look good to you? I know it looks and tastes fried. But it isn’t. … Read more
When all my buttons are pressed, when every flavor is satisfied and yet there’s something more underlying that is very satisfying I am known to scream out: Ooooo-Mom-Meeee. I’m not calling for my motha. I’m talking about the combinations that are extremely satisfying. I’m sure you are not thrilled with Wiki, but I think they … Read more
I am so sorry. Everyone is complaining. Covid comes from China. But in a time before this, once or twice a week (before I went mostly plant based) I went for Chinese Food for that special umami flavor you get only from Chinese Food. And so, at home, in my plant based reality, not able … Read more
Do you live with someone who wants every item on the dinner menu served separately? No cooking with sauce. No vegetables combined with tomato sauce. Every THING separate? Well, I do and it’s not fair …. not a fair thing to do to a Chef! So I am going to show you the ‘separatist’ menu … Read more
So much to say about Home Time Sides. Here’s how I would like you to look at it – Decide what kinds of flavors you would like to create, based on the protein you have, or based on eating plant based, if you like. So if you think about hotdogs… the flavor profiles that work … Read more
All my years of being a news broadcaster have finally paid off. Every time I blog, I dig deep into what the current studies are saying and what many different and credible sources are revealing. That’s why I can bring you Olive Oil and new findings today. I’m always searching for new truth. My AARP … Read more
Here’s the second batch of recipes from this past Saturday Nights Event. We will have to wait for another time to review Egg Rolls. Not enough room here ….. It’s just amazing how you can grab all different kinds of veggies and sprinkle them into a salad with some parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and olive … Read more
I am sure you are paying attention when I say: Do Not Diet: Do this instead! The reason I am saying “Do not diet” is because you go on a diet, you go off a diet. Then when you go off, not only do you gain it all back, but most times (and in my experience)….. … Read more
Piazza 1909’s owner Roberta is from Milan and her joy is bringing people together, feeding them, having them enjoy the ambiance, the wine and the music during these special summer events she creates. And although this selfie wasn’t great, you get the idea that Restaurant Review: Piazza 1909, on Fay in La Jolla…… is. WHAT … Read more
You may remember that for 3 years I was totally vegan…. then transitioned so that I am vegan 90% of the time. It’s mostly tastings here and there, not a full meal. But I definitely have added eggs once or twice a month. Before that, I ate, trained and taught all kinds of foods. Especially … Read more