When I was in Italy, I brought home sun dried tomatoes from the Rialto Outdoor Market in Venice. The flavor of the tomatoes is so incredible! I also had some organic whole wheat pasta I brought back. It was an organic, whole wheat mezzi (half) rigatoni from Delverde. […]
We have a lemon tree in our yard and there is always more lemons and lemon juice than we can use. This hibiscus lemonade recipe was the perfect answer for using our fresh squeezed lemon juice. This refreshing hibiscus lemonade recipe is sweetened with honey. It is tart, not too […]
This Lentil Spinach Stew is light and flavorful, not heavy like lentils can sometimes be. This recipe will surprise you, the fresh herbs and a nice additional touch. Low in calories and high in nutrition, lentils are a healthy protein meal. Lentils help to reduce blood cholesterol since it contains high […]
Why do Carrots love Tomatoes? These questions and many more are answered in the gardening book about companion planting. And here’s my companion planting guide that I used to plan and plant my summer garden. I discovered this book a few years back. It’s called Carrots love Tomatoes & Roses […]
This Chinese Vegetables and Rice recipe is adapted from Cooking Matters. It is so easy to make, I use this recipe in cooking classes with kids. The kids always love it, it’s a big hit! First, remember to use low sodium soy sauce, otherwise it may be too salty. If […]
Making Roasted Potato Wedges is quick, easy and they hit the spot on a cold winter night. I made them one night while making a Lentil Barley Soup. The roasted potato wedges were a nice compliment to the soup. These are a great alternative to french fries, since the wedges […]
