In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, I’m bringing you this easy recipe for shishito peppers. Decidedly not Irish, the recipe was created by a native of Ireland (my boyfriend) and they are green. Plus, you’ll be doing a jig when you see that these only take 2 minutes to make. Shishito peppers have been popping up on lots of restaurant… Read More
Healthy Hot Spot: Left Bank
After being turned away from two restaurants on last Saturday’s balmy date night (yes, we were sans reservations yet again – it’s more fun that way, isn’t it?), David and I literally stumbled on Left Bank. A fledgling on New York City’s dining scene,the cozy, dim-lit restaurant was buzzing by 8 p.m. but not as bustling as its West Village… Read More
Teas for a Flat Tummy and Good Digestion
Coffee has never been my cup of tea, but I do enjoy a hot beverage and when it delivers health benefits, I’m even happier. Today I want to share my favorite teas for a flat tummy and good digestion. But first, can we talk about last night ? After I returned home from my Junior League meeting, David and I… Read More
Holiday Health Check Day 14: Eat Whole Grains
A moderate amount of whole grain should have a place in most diets. Try amaranth, buckwheat, quinoa and barley for a grounding, warming effect on the body in the Winter months. Learn why whole wheat bread is not a whole grain and gran a recipe for a healthy quinoa pilaf. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmQLFBzZPZs?version=3] Broccoli Quinoa Pilaf Whole grains are an essential… Read More
So Much Kale, So Little Time
Yesterday was the last day of my CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) season. I also happen to be leaving for a long weekend today. I was torn. Do I skip my last pick up of the season? I couldn’t. So I went and a short-time later was hauling home two heads of kale. Yes, two. I briefly considered living on green… Read More
Kitchen Sink Sweet and Spicy Stir-fry + a tangy sauce
Last night I was walking home with my friend Robyn when I proclaimed that I had nothing to eat in my house – not even a can of beans. It was true, mostly. I had been out of town for four days and was to leave today again for another long-weekend trip. Hence, no food. But yesterday afternoon when I… Read More
Super Spicy Cabbage Slaw
I’ve been eating my way through this week’s CSA share and whipped up this tasty cabbage salad yesterday for lunch. It’s a good thing there’s more where this came from because I could eat this everyday and feel satisfied. The veggies in this salad are all seasonal and balance grounding root vegetables with energizing green and cruciferous vegetables. I especially… Read More
Easy Pesto Cubes
For weeks it seems I’ve had herbs coming out my ears! Every time I pick up my CSA share, there are more herbs than I can realistically use in a week — basil, mint, parsley and cilantro. One of my biggest pet peeves is when food goes to waste in my fridge and one of my favorite triumphs is creating… Read More
Move Over Hummus: Tuscan White Bean Dip
Everyone loves hummus. It is creamy and flavorful, satisfying and healthy. As delicious on pita as it is on fresh veggies. But as tasty and healthy as it is, this savory treat is made from chickpeas which are difficult to digest and therefore, as I recently read, hummus does not support weight loss. Hmmmph. What’s a hummus-lover to do, you… Read More