This afternoon I realized we not only had NO FOOD in the fridge and pantry but, I was not emotionally capable of cooking. Yesterday was my son's last day of school and today is my daughter's. Another year gone by--- all too quickly. I'm totally reflective and melancholic. To my surprise, there were two lone grapefruits in the fruit crisper in my fridge and immediately knew I wanted to make … [Read more...]
Summer BBQ: Grilled Peaches, Grilled Bananas, Grilled Kale
May 27, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Don't get fooled into thinking that the grill is only a destination for meats in the summertime. Au contraire. Last summer I had an AHA moment when I started grilling fruits and vegetables on the grill and my family actually LOVED the dishes. That's right. Move over hot dogs and burgers and chicken breasts and say hello to grilled peach halves and grilled curly kale! Once you've warmed up to grilled peaches, try some grilled bananas as they're quite tasty too. I hope you enjoy my kale video and grilled fruits recipe and remember, … [Read more...]
Corn Cake
May 23, 2014 By Leave a Comment
With the holiday weekend upon us who isn’t looking for a relaxing weekend of sun, swimming and some BBQ? Since I live in a city apartment and don’t have access to cooking outdoors year round, I can’t wait to get behind a grill this weekend to simply grill some burgers and chicken—nothing fancy. Beginning Memorial Day, we try to eat al fresco on the weekends as much as possible. With that in mind, I’ve been collecting recipes in a folder labeled “fit for summer.” Fit doesn’t necessarily mean the recipes are for the health-conscious. It means … [Read more...]
Chocolate Avocado Banana Pudding
May 12, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Finally, the temperature soared into the low 80’s this weekend. New York City was bursting with people who seemed to come out of an extended wintry hibernation. Every last remaining patch of grass was reserved for picnic blankets and strollers, bubble blowers and panting canines. Every year, it's like clock work. With he warm weather comes my quest to create cool treats that are as refreshing as they are healthy. We’re trying to avoid the weekend multi-visits to the ice cream cart that always overcharges and under delivers. An argument … [Read more...]
