1. Start Now. Of course it’s the new year and many people are motivated to make changes to improve their health. But if you’re reading this any other time of year – start now – even if you have 60 lbs. to lose, it can be done. For the first time in a very long […]
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“Eat Your Bourbon” Pumpkin Risotto
Yes, you can have your bourbon and eat it too! Bourbon Barrel Foods in Louisville, Kentucky is making small-batch gourmet food products aged in American White Oak bourbon barrels, more specifically, Woodford Reserve bourbon barrels. Bourbon Barrel Foods’ Microbrewed Aged Soy Sauce Matt Jamie, founder and owner of Bourbon Barrel Foods, and his team have […]
Salmon Chilly Chili by Chef Rick Moonen and What You Missed at #NBWFF
See “Top Chef Masters” chef demonstrations by chefs Rick Bayless, Hubert Keller, and Rick Moonen; talk with executive chefs from Orange County’s best restaurants and savor tastes of their cuisine; meet Shirley Chung, Brian Huskey, Brooke Williamson, and Louis Maldonado, finalists from Bravo’s “Top Chef“; participate in a Home Chef “Top Chef” challenge; sip and learn […]
Low Carb Cauliflower Cheesy Grits
Grits? Only in the past decade has grits, specifically cheesy grits, entered the culinary vernacular for parts of the U.S. north of the Mason-Dixon line. This girl, born in Chicago, but raised in NW Arkansas never cared for grits – I know, such a statement borders on blasphemy in the South – but what I […]
How Grape Thou Art: Grape and Almond Bulgur Salad
Lose yourself to the gorgeous, delicate-skinned, sensually sweet orbs of Jelly Drop™ grapes paired with wholesome, nutty bulgur in this deliciously healthy salad bursting with flavor and texture. Jump to Recipe The Difference Between Table Grapes and Wine Grapes Red grapes, green grapes, globe grapes, and more. There are thousands of grape varieties in the […]
Carrot, Ginger, Pineapple Detox Soup
A healthy, vibrantly orange Carrot Ginger PIneapple Detox Soup has all the sweetness and nutritional value of carrots, plus the anti-inflammatory benefits of ginger, and tropical allure of pineapple juice that is absolutely unbeatable. Served chilled, it’s the perfect antidote for the unusually hot, humid “monsoon” weather that we’ve been experiencing in Southern California. The […]
Sunday Scramble and Breakfast Tacos
Breakfast tacos are a quick and healthy breakfast idea for anytime of year, but especially on weekends or in the summer when kids are at home and, hopefully, mornings are not as rushed as during the school year. Everyone, big and little, loves tacos and it’s no surprise that tacos have become as American as apple […]
Farro with Apricots, Fresh Mozzarella, and Red Walnuts
This farro salad of bright orange apricots topped with melty fresh mozzarella, and sprinkled with red walnuts and ribbons of mint is so many things: a perfect summer main dish salad, a quick and easy Meatless Monday meal, or a deliciously healthy, whole food appetizer. Fruit and cheese is always a natural pairing, but the […]
Beyond Meat Keftedes at Camp Blogaway
Beyond Meat Kefte Beyond Meat Kefte (Kofta) made with Beyond Meat Feisty Crumbles were a big hit when I prepared them for sampling for a group of food bloggers at Camp Blogaway. Garam masala imparted a taste of the exotic to the vegan, gluten free, non-GMO keftedes (plural of kefte) and the general consensus on […]
Rainbow Chard with Couscous from Ally’s Kitchen Cookbook
Wander the world without leaving your kitchen! Popular blogger, chef, and TV personality Ally Phillips shares her favorite recipes from around the globe in this truly unique cookbook. Full of cultural background, delicious recipes, and Ally Phillips’s signature “food branching” ideas, this cookbook is guaranteed to turn your ordinary meals into memorable masterpieces. Join me […]