When most people think of making a summer dish, soup probably doesn't immediately come to mind. Summer warrants cool and refreshing, not hot and comforting. Have you ever tried chilled soup? They're the most refreshing appetizer to any summer meal and they're simple to make. My mom was heralded for her Chilled Cucumber Soup. It always perked eye brows and taste buds whenever it was served. She usually whipped up a fresh batch before we went over someone's house for dinner. The Cuisinart would be humming as the cucumbers and yogurt … [Read more...]
Black Bean Power Salad
June 10, 2017 By Leave a Comment
In two short weeks both of my kids will fly the coop and nestle themselves in the backwoods of Main for 7 weeks of sleepaway camp. Lucky for me, I still do love my husband and I still cherish our time together. I'm looking to these next few weeks as an opportunity to share quality time and experiences and conversation that are otherwise robbed from us when we're in the throws of parenthood. Additionally, I'm looking forward to some no bake recipes, and others that I know for certain, one or both of my kids might not eat. For a simple … [Read more...]
Introducing the Modern Mediterranean Diet
May 17, 2017 By Leave a Comment
With Memorial Day next weekend, for many, the idea of baring all and wearing a bathing suit can seem daunting at best. In fact, the weather in the northeast has been so mercurial these past few weeks, I have still been layering in sweaters and jackets. So, how can you expedite your countdown to summer and right yourself onto a healthy food journey that will yield results sooner rather than later? Pangea Nutrition has designed a science-based meal planning delivery service designed to help busy Americans incorporate the eating habits … [Read more...]
Chef Master 19-Piece BBQ Tool Giveaway
May 30, 2016 By 17 Comments
Memorial Day is the kick-off to summer which means, if you have a grill, hopefully it's been prepped for months of extended use. Living in the city we obviously don't have the luxury of walking out in our backyard to fire up the grill. However, when we venture outside the concrete jungle, we almost always opt for any meat and veggies that have been prepped on a grill. For the novice grillers out there, I'm thrilled to have received some best grilling tips from the myriad food-related events along my journey with My Judy the Foodie : … [Read more...]
