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Paleo Diet: Should You Eat Like a Caveman?
The Paleo diet fascinates me because of its origins. “Eat like a caveman” is the mantra of the proponents. What does this entail? I don’t know; I wasn’t there, but if I were, I would be healthier according to Paleo diet enthusiasts. The Paleolithic Era Stone...
How To Dine Italian and Still Be Gluten-Free
Throughout my life, I am sure I ate more gluten than is healthy. The words "gluten-free" were not in my vocabulary. I remember those peanut butter and Fluff sandwiches every day of my college years. Some Marshmallow Fluff is probably still sticking to my ribs. I had...
3 Simple Escarole Dishes that Make You Want More
Escarole meals were frequent in Dot’s kitchen. Mom took advantage of its versatility to create a variety of recipes. Personally, I love escarole. I cannot understand the often-utilized description of this green vegetable as “bitter”. I remember eating it many times in...
7 Best Appetizers That Will Make You a Superstar
Appetizers, antipasti in Italian, are appetizingly fun!! According to Webster's Dictionary, an appetizer is a small portion of food or drink to stimulate the appetite before a meal. This chef oftentimes serves for her guests only drinks and lots of tidbits to satisfy...
Refrigerate? 18 Foods You Should Not
Do you know there are certain foods that you should not refrigerate? I did not, so I stuck my nose in a book or two and found out some interesting information I want to share with you. Melon Do not refrigerate whole cantaloupes, watermelon and honey dew. I would not...
Wine: A Gift from the Gods to Sicily
When I introduce a bottle of wine to a party, my guests immediately begin to smile. It has an instant effect on the mood of the gathering. It also pairs well with food to enhance the enjoyment of the meal. As George Carlin once said, “What wine goes with Captain...
Garlic: Why Do We Love You?
Sicilians love garlic; I love garlic; the world loves it but WHY? You make our breath questionable. Sometimes you give us indigestion, but we simply adore you. And we should. The magic cloves add a distinct flavor to Sicilian cooking, but it also has medical uses. It...
Condiments: What Are They Doing To Us?
Condiments, what are they, how do we use them, and are they good for us? There are so many condiments and we use them carelessly, without thinking about the health consequences. I have been wondering about these topping for a long time, so I decided to do some...
Avocado Benefits: Love the Avocado
Avocado benefits have come to the dietary forefront lately. For all the days I have lived on this earth, I have not met an avocado until lately. Now that we have been introduced, I have not met an avocado I did not like. It is an amazing fruit low in carbohydrate,...
Lactose Free versus Dairy free
Dairy-free versus lactose-free, I never knew there was a difference, but there is. People allergic to lactose are lactose intolerant. Those allergic to the proteins in milk (casein and whey) are allergic to dairy. It is essential to understand how lactose and dairy...
Intermittent Fasting: Goodbye Fat – Hello Healthy
Intermittent fasting is a recent unique diet strategy. Dieters have had much success with this method. According to professionals, this lifestyle can cause weight loss, improved metabolic health, and even expanded life. I bet you heard the word “fast” and your eyes...
Zucchini: 4 Creative Ways to Make It
Sicilians have never met a zucchini they did not like. It is a magical vegetable. As a matter of fact, growing it is the best way to get children excited about gardening because this veggie grows so quickly. Before you know it, the flowers pop out and, here comes a...