This recipe for Beets & Ricotta is inspired by my trip to Philly a few weeks ago. I was in Philly for the Annual Meeting of the America Public Health Association. I work full time in public health for government clients focused on childhood obesity. […]
I am always looking for great salad recipes that keep well enough to bring to work. There are a lot of factors that go into whether or not a salad can be made ahead of time and still taste great the next day. What makes […]
Winter fruits do not get enough credit! Berries and stone fruits are great, but persimmon, pomegranate, and pairs are pretty perfect! Fruit is much needed during the winter to add some freshness to hearty soups and stews. Persimmons make for a great salsa as they […]
I think, I learned an important lesson about persimmons last week. Haiycha’s in particular must be very ripe before you eat them! I couldn’t figure out what was off when I was cooking last week, but after having some today, that must have been the […]
I think Thanksgiving is a food blogger’s tax season. It’s one of the only holidays that nearly all Americans are guaranteed to get into the kitchen and looking for your recipes! You are busy planning a dinner party for cyberspace and it all has to […]
I have love chocolate, sweets, and candy as much as the next girl, but beautiful smoothie bowls make me just as happy. I have had a pitaya (or dragon fruit) smoothie bowl on my list of recipes to develop for a long time, but hadn’t […]
I was in Denver for work a couple of weeks ago where I stumbled upon the most amazing restaurant, Mercantile Dining & Provisions. A friend as I had the privilege of sitting at the chef’s counter because that was the only seat available. What a lucky […]
I feel like I cannot share a recipe without addressing the elephant in the room, but at the same time I am not one to share my political views all over the internet. But to say the least, I am sad and disheartened by the […]
I am trying something a little different for the next few weeks. Instead of featuring an Ingredient, I will cook one dish at a time a Thanksgiving menu (sans the Turkey) I refuse to be responsible for the turkey. So let’s start at the very […]
It finally feels like fall in DC so I am celebrating the only way I know how… with all the fall flavors. Pumpkin Pomegranate and Brussels Sprouts! As delicious as this dish is, one thing it is not is a one pot meal. I wish! […]