Food and Drink

Why not? You've heard of pineapple or mango salsa; why not try it with another fruit? Last night, I served a really tasty concoction: Strawberry, Cucumber, Mint, Red Onion, (in order of quantity) chopped and added to fresh lime juice, a splash of extra virgin olive oil and some freshly ground black pepper.  I poached […]

I admit- I got this idea from a friend who showed up at our lunch date drinking a milkshake from an ice cream shoppe!   Many creameries debut seasonal flavors in addition to their normal menu- and this place had added pumpkin ice cream to their list of offerings. No, I’m not suggesting you start your […]

Well- if you do it my way, using spaghetti SQUASH instead of the traditional, wheat-based dish you're used to!  I've written about this fave before, but here's a different , completely grain & dairy-free twist: Cut the squash in half and remove the seeds; bake cut-side down in a dish with water for 45 minutes […]

What a fantastic way to use up last night's leftover roasted veggies- throw them into the food processor and make a puree to serve as a soup before your main course tonight!   I prepared a menagerie of roasted beetroot, carrots, shallots & acorn squash as a side for a roast chicken. Rather than simply […]