I used to think that all potatoes were basically the same. It didn’t matter to me that they were different shapes, sizes or colors. Then I discovered Idaho grown Dutch Yellow Potatoes (DYP) from Melissa’s Produce. One bite and I knew that these were not the same. However they are prepared, the creamy texture and buttery flavor stand […]
Books
The Farm to Table French Phrasebook
The French have a well earned reputation for knowing a thing or two about fine food. French foodie culture has made it’s way into North American restaurants from fine dining establishments to casual bistros and everything in between. The Farm to Table French Phrasebook by Victoria Mars is a wonderful guide that will help you […]
Cookbook Launch for The Big Book of Sides by Rick Rodgers
I love side dishes and will often order sides instead of an entree when I’m eating out. Even before I shifted to a vegetarian diet, it was the sides that I wanted seconds of instead of the main dish. When done right, they really can be the star of the show. When I was invited […]
The Grateful Life
Grateful people are happier people. Do you believe that? I do! True happiness comes from deep within us. It comes from being grateful and content with what we have in life – the big things and the little things. In order to achieve this, we need to be mindful as we go about our lives, to […]
Cold Press Juice Bible
Have you embraced the juice trend? Whether you go all out with a juice cleanse or juice daily or occasionally, this is a great way to get a healthy burst of nutrition to provide good, clean fuel for your body. I go out for juice periodically, but prefer to make my own custom blends at […]
French Bistro Cookbook
Doesn’t the cover of this cookbook look delicious? In French Bistro, Maria Zihammou teaches us how to make restaurant quality French food at home. This is a type of cooking that can seem intimidating to those of us who do not have a culinary degree, but she breaks it down with simple instructions that are easy […]