A few weeks ago, we surprised my daughter with a birthday cake for breakfast – I decided a mixed berry tart would be most appropriate. My challenge was to create a full bodied pastry...

Salads in the summer are so refreshing. I especially like the crunch of a tasty coleslaw. A slaw is any salad that consists of shredded cabbage as its primary ingredient. (It comes from a...

I am often asked for the best method to clean fruits and vegetables, and if commercially available produce washes are necessary. I can’t say either way if supermarket veggie sprays work but I use...

Creme Brulee is a baked custard with a crackly burned sugar crust. Custards are egg and cream based mixtures that prepared on the stove top can be the basis for ice creams and sauces,...

There are hundreds of food applications available for the iphone. These are my 6 most useful and favorite apps. Learn to choose more sustainable and healthier food and tips and techniques to make you...

Summer is a lovely time for raw vegetable salads. This zucchini salad is quick to put together and pairs nicely with a variety of  main courses from poached salmon to grilled hamburgers. I use...

A few years ago, my son required an elimination diet of no gluten, soy, corn, sugar, and pasteurized dairy. Out went all the “healthy” cereals, frozen waffles, crackers, and of course – pizza night....

Bottarga Pasta is one of my favorite meals. This classic Sicilian dish is pure umami in every bite (umami is a Japanese word that describes a savoriness to food – this one word merits...

Quinoa is a highly nutritious, gluten-free food originating in the Andes Mountains. Though not a true grain it can easily replace couscous, rice, and bulgur. I usually serve it as a side dish with...

I never liked using a sharpening steel (the metal rod that comes with many knife sets) to keep my knives sharp. I did get a whestone (a sharpening stone) which many professionals use, and...