January 2010

For a visually-pleasing (not to mention gastronomically) way to serve your veg, try the julienne slice!  If you have a mandolin, it makes it easier, but if you don't you can still cut your veg into matchsticks with a good kitchen knife. I like using this cut for carrots & zucchini in particular.  Once they're […]

I came across the most interesting thing at Whole Foods yesterday- Black Garlic!  I just HAD to try it. Wow- if you're a garlic fan, this is a must-eat.  It's not quite as pungent on the tongue as traditional garlic; in fact, I decided to eat a piece raw as I was cooking this evening […]

Garlic makes everything tasty!  Combine it with some extra-virgin, cold-pressed olive oil in a cast-iron skillet and you're ready to turn any veg into a flavor-bursting treat! Yes, cooking does reduce some of the nutrients in fruit & veggies, so I do suggest making sure to include some raw in your diet as well. However, […]

You can almost ALWAYS make it work.  At the coffee shop, at the airport, even at Denny's! Here are some tips to help you make a good choice when you initially think there might not be one: 1) Scour the menu for any indication of fresh fruit or veggies.  While crewing for my husband's last […]