It’s finally time to reveal my word for 2019 — HEALING! I must admit, I didn’t want to choose this word. I was hoping to come up with something clever, unique, and impressive. I wrote down a number of options, but somehow this word kept coming to mind. Also, over…
Although the smell of Madeleines conjured up volumes of memories for the French author, Proust, it’s the smell of cinnamon that brings back good memories for me. Mmmmmm… who else out there ate cinnamon toast for breakfast when you were a kid? And what about homemade cinnamon rolls? We sprinkled…
When we vacationed one year in Costa Rica, it seemed like every dish contained cilantro, whether it was breakfast, lunch or dinner. In fact, it is very easy to eat almost the exact same menu for all three meals. Here’s a photo I took of our typical Tico (Costa Rican)…
Depending on where you live, you might feel like me this winter–cold! Maybe that’s why I’ve been cooking more with cayenne pepper than normal. It warms my tummy and all the way down to my toes! Of course, brandy might do the same thing, but did you know that cayenne…
When I think of summer, I think of all the varieties of basil and the way they add complexity to just about any recipe. Basil is the perfect complement to those vine ripe tomatoes from the garden and fresh mozzarella, which I combine to make delicious Caprese salads throughout the…
Have you ever wondered about the difference between anise and fennel? I know I have—especially when you look at the seeds. They look and taste very similar, but they come from entirely different plants. Let’s start with anise, which presents us with even more confusion. Anise seeds , or pimpinella…
Tis the season… for sunburns! We all know that aloe is great for any kind of burn, including sunburn. It’s soothing for bug bites and basically any skin irritation. That’s why it’s called “The First Aid Plant.” Fresh is best, so buy a little plant to keep in your home. They’re…
I used to have a juicer, but no longer. However, it’s on my wish list. This is my daughter, Rebecca’s recipe. She recommends using tart apples in this one, since the beets and carrots are already sweet.
A lassi is a simple Indian beverage made with yogurt. It’s usually served before or after a meal, to help with digestion. It is traditionally served at room temperature, although in the US it’s normally served over ice. Some are thick like a smoothie, but a thinner version is more authentic.…
Have you ever felt like a wimp for walking as others run past you? Well, take heart! Walking is one of the best forms of exercise you can do—partly because anyone can do it, anywhere, anytime. A recent study by the London School of Economics and Political Science showed that…