Baked Salmon with Mango Chutney and Pecans
This is the dish friends and family ask for most often when I ask if they have any requests. Luckily it is one of the easiest dishes to make! This recipe is quick enough for a week-night dinner, but the sophisticated flavors make it a great choice for an elegant dinner party. It also works […]
Memorable Bottles of Wine for $20 – NYTimes.com
There are wine bull’s-eyes where high values intersect with low prices. On the low end, that sweet spot centers around the $20 range. Below, Eric Asimov selects 20 excellent bottles at that price point that won’t break the bank via Memorable Bottles of Wine for $20 – NYTimes.com
Guide to Cooking 20 Vegetables | Eating Well
Here’s a useful guide that gives you all the basics…Jacq How to shop for, prepare and cook healthy vegetables. If you want more fiber, nutrients and antioxidants in your diet—eat more vegetables! We know it’s tough to expand your vegetable vocabulary when you don’t know how to cook unfamiliar varieties, so we’ve compiled this cooking […]
Buttered Radishes with Dukkah
I was perusing my favorite farm-to-table foodie blog Putney Farm one night when I happened upon a post about Radishes with Butter and Salt. At that moment I had an over abundance of radishes from the garden and butter coming out of my ears after our blind butter taste test. I just knew fate brought […]
Artichoke Hummus with Za’atar
All of these ingredients are available at most major super markets with the exception of the middle-eastern spice blend called za’atar which is found at specialty or ethnic food shops or you can make your own. If that proves too challenging, don’t worry, this hummus is great on its own or you could add some […]
Spice Island
I went to Martha’s Vineyard a couple of weeks ago and though the flight from boston was a harrowing experience filled with rain and lightning it was well worth the trip! The clouds parted after landing and minutes from the airport I happened upon a farmers market. The produce was beautiful… as were the flowers… […]
Roasted Farmer’s Market Veggies with Berbere and Haloumi (or Tofu)
I made these lovely skewers with organic baby beets, baby portabella mushrooms and purple, white and orange carrots from the new Sunset Strip Farmers Market but you can substitute with whatever is in season. Pumpkin, sweet potato, zucchini, cherry tomato, Brussel sprouts etc. would all be delicious. Try to cut everything approximately the same size […]
Top 10 Reasons to Stick With (or Start) Bikram Yoga this Summer
I love Bikram Yoga for so many reasons but one of the best things about it is there are hundreds of studios all over the world and you know exactly what you’re getting when you walk in the door. It’s always the same 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises done in a heated room which […]
Coconut Oil: When Fat Is Good For You
Read this and you’ll be out buying coconut oil today. It’s great to use topically on your skin and hair too! -Jacq By Dr. Joseph Mercola You’ve no doubt noticed that for about the last 60 years, the majority of health care officials and the media have been telling you saturated fats are bad […]
