(Photo credit StyleBlueprint.com) I was recently talking with a friend about food (surprise, surprise!) and she mentioned that she really enjoys hosting dinner parties, but never knows what to make. This … [Read more...]
Roasted Cauliflower with Caper & Dill Yogurt Sauce
Cauliflower is one of those vegetables that gets a bad rap. It ends up in dried-out chunks on veggie platters or mushy lumps in curry dishes and rarely gets to be the star of the show. This is such a missed opportunity because cauliflower is absolutely delicious and one of the healthiest options out there. This dish brings cauliflower the glory … [Read more...]
Finding Balance Through the Fall Equinox
The fall equinox takes place this Sunday, September 22nd, and represents the day directly in-between the summer and winter solstices. On the fall equinox the amount of daylight is exactly equal to the amount of darkness. It is the ultimate representation of balance, and a great reminder to connect with the season around us and look at balance in … [Read more...]
Anatolian Bulgar Stew
My cooking classes on The Big Trip just keep getting better! Last week we took a class at Cappadocia Home Cooking in the small rural town of Ayvali, Turkey. We had a terrific evening getting to know a local family, learned quite a bit about traditional cuisine, and cooked to our hearts content. The evening began with a tour of their beautiful … [Read more...]
Santorini Fava Bean Hummus
August and September in the Southern Mediterranean has been hot and dry. It has been perfect for hanging at the beach and exploring small towns, but eye-opening to see the strains of this climate on growing conditions. Of course everyone knows that plants don't grow well without enough water, but I've never actually spent time investigating local … [Read more...]
Feta Cucumber Salad
This is one of my favorite late summer dishes. I had a version at a wedding shower years ago served with smaller cucumber chunks and corn chips for dipping. I was hooked and have since turned it into a stand-alone salad that I make almost weekly in late August and early September. It never disappoints! This year, it was a treat to make while … [Read more...]
Beetroot: Selecting Ripe Fruit
The Issues: One of the most frustrating things in the world has to be biting into a good-looking peach only to find that it is mealy on the inside. It's the ultimate letdown. The same can be said for dry oranges, soft cherries, funky apples and I could go on. Crappy fruit is one of the downsides of our modern food distribution system. It's … [Read more...]
Zucchini Mint Fritters (and Tomato Basil Fritters)
We made tomato fritters in one of my Greek cooking classes and they were outstanding - simple, whole foods ingredients and lots of flavor! Unfortunately they were also deep-fried, so I decided to try making a similar version at home that could be cooked in a pan - none of the deep-fry and all of the deliciousness, well, almost all. Zucchini … [Read more...]
Greek Cooking Class
I've taken two cooking classes while we've been in Greece and they have both been excellent. Last night, we had class in Kea, which turned out to be a private session at a beautiful villa near our rental apartment. We started by touring the vegetable garden, which was at the peak of August beauty. We used tomatoes and green peppers from this … [Read more...]
Grilled Summer Pizza
I love homemade pizza overflowing with delicious toppings. It honestly feels like a different food from the crappy stuff sold at fast food chains and greasy restaurants. Homemade pizza can actually be a health food - filled with veggies, made on whole wheat crust, and using just the right amount of cheese. And, in addition to being delicious and … [Read more...]
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