Your path to a delicious lifestyle
The very first person who looked at an eggplant must have scratched his head and said, “What is this?” It is rather odd-looking but offers amazing health benefits. There are many peculiar facts about it, and I find its peculiarities fascinating. Are you wondering how the eggplant got its name? […]
The purpose of cooking is not only to produce food to eat for ourselves and those we love. Many lessons can be learned from cooking up a meal. Let’s face it, food is a necessity, and we have to get it from somewhere, and there are only so many choices. […]
Did you know that peppers are technically a fruit? Most varieties are and the varieties are endless. Pepper Sandwiches What did you bring for lunch when you went to school as a child? Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, fluffernutters, bologna sandwiches; ham sandwiches with cheese? Not this kid! Picture a […]
Meatballs are a basic food in an Italian-American household. Accompanied by pasta and tomato sauce, you have a meal fit for a king. Travel to Italy and order spaghetti and meatballs. Oh no, it is not on the menu! Can you imagine? Why? The scrumptious dish did not stem from […]
About cabbage Mark Twain once said, “Cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education.” Things have changed since Mr. Twain walked this earth. Cabbage is finally trending. I have been cheering it on. For a while, I felt sorry for our vegetable friend. Except for St. Patty’s Day, it […]
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 Age man lived approximately […]
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 never heard of […]
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 childhood dinners and thought it tasted sweet. We’ll […]