Fajitas!

I LOVE Mexican Food! My clients are always surprised to hear me say that; they ask, "How can you eat anything at a Mexican Restaurant?  Hasn't everything got rice, beans, cheese, cream and tortillas?" Well, yes, many choices do, BUT not everything; fajitas, in particular, are one of my absolute favorites. Even if you're having […]

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Coconut Yogurt Trial #1

As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I'm currently experimenting with coconut milk yogurt.   Being a huge fan of coconut, coconut oil, coconut milk, everything coconut, I was delighted (at first) to see a coconut yogurt at Whole Foods.  Upon reading the label, however, I was dismayed to see that it contained rice starch! […]

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Coconut Yogurt Trial #1

As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I'm currently experimenting with coconut milk yogurt.   Being a huge fan of coconut, coconut oil, coconut milk, everything coconut, I was delighted (at first) to see a coconut yogurt at Whole Foods.  Upon reading the label, however, I was dismayed to see that it contained rice starch! […]

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Regional Eating: Vietnamese Cuisine

In continuation with the idea to post regional suggestions, both for cooking at home, and ordering at restaurants, today's entry has a Far East Focus: Vietnamese Cuisine! Common ingredients used in traditional Vietnamese Cooking include  fish sauce, soy sauce, rice, fresh herbs (including lemon grass, mint, Vietnamese mint, long coriander and Thai basil leaves) and a […]

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