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In My Kitchen, March 2013
In My Kitchen this month are many things. Croissants, Hamentashen, Almond Cakes, so much to give away! My hairdresser got the croissants (some had lovely chocolate in them), Hamentashen went to many Jewish friends, Almond cakes went with the TV crew and one got scarfed by us smothered in lovely berries and vanilla yogurt. There […]
Snack Time!
When having fruit for a snack or any snack for that matter, be sure to present it nicely. It makes such a difference! This was just a half an apple, sliced and served with a small bit of vanilla Greek Yogurt. Related articles 5 Satisfying Snacks That Won’t Wreck Your Diet (news.health.com) Healthy & quick […]
Awareness of Eating
“Never trust a skinny chef!” is how the old saying goes. But let’s examine that adage and explore the rearrangement of a common cliché. As we become more aware of our diets, the effects food has on our bodies and how it makes us feel, there needs to be a basis of trust between the […]
Coconut Oil – Myth and Reality
Coconut oil has become the latest buzzword in healthy diets these days. Healthy coconut oil? This goes against everything we have been told for the last 65 years. I must admit I held a lot of misconceptions about coconut oil until I started doing research and talking to people about using the oil. If you […]
Zink American Kitchen
Zink American Kitchen is a fabulous restaurant here in Charlotte, NC. They have a menu feature called “Feed Me Chef” which I thoroughly enjoy. Last night I took Tyler and Robert out for dinner for the Feed Me Chef. (Robert didn’t have the “feed me” option but was well fed anyway!) The premise is to […]
Candied Spiced Pecans
These spiced pecans are from China Grove, NC. A friend of our has a grove of pecans that produced a bumper crop this year. The three boys use the pecans to raise money for music instruments. So it is a great cause to support. I look forward to the Helms Farm Pecans every year. There […]
Pear, Bleu Cheese and Arugula Salad
What a marvelous crisp and tasty fresh salad! Crisp pears, shaved thin, spicy arugula, earthy bleu cheese, crunchy hemp seeds and for dressing, simple drizzle with fresh lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. Pear, Roquefort, Arugula Salad 1 small handful fresh arugula for each salad bowl 1/2 fresh ripe pear, any variety 1-2 tablespoons […]
The Gift of Pears
My crazy friend Joanie gave us a remarkable gift of pears. I was immediately struck at their shapes and colors. Since they were a bit firm, the pears were placed into a bowl to ripen. While they were still firm, I shaved on onto a salad, as they ripened, they became more sliced. One of […]
4 Safe Methods for Thawing Food
Food safety is a serious subject. I am passionate about preventing food borne illness. I have been teaching the subject to restaurants, hospitals, schools, dietary managers, nursing homes and at the college level since 1991. I am a Food Safety expert. This is the launch of a series of food safety articles. The first subject […]
The “Whole Foods” Attitude
Recently a new Whole Foods Market opened here in Charlotte. While I was initially looking forward to going there, I have changed my mind by attempting to shop at Whole Foods. The store is quite nice with a nice variety of things to choose to fill your pantry. While prices are a bit high on […]
