Oysters Part 2- How to Buy, Clean, and Open Raw Oysters
How to open oysters at home, with tips on buying, cleaning, and storing raw oysters.
Oysters Part 1- Introduction; The Seduction From the Sea
“As I ate the oysters with their strong taste of the sea and their faint metallic taste that the cold white wine washed away, leaving only the sea taste and the succulent texture, and as I drank their cold liquid…
Restaurants in Istanbul Turkey
I was in Istanbul last year, and while I shared the gorgeous markets, I didn’t really share the fantastic food in the various restaurants we tried. I’ve put a post on my travel blog with much more detail. If your…
Ginger Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream
Ginger Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream
French Green Lentil, Brown Rice, Tomato and Feta Salad
Recipe for a healthy salad of French Green Lentils, Brown Rice, Tomatoes and Feta
Permission to be Imperfect (Beef Soup with Wild Rice)
Recipe for Beef soup with vegetables and wild rice.
Farro Risotto with Leeks and Butternut Squash
I’m well aware that I’m more than a little whole grain obsessed. Whole grains are certainly good for you, and while I’m always trying to eat healthy, this dish is a little bit naughty, and a little bit nice, if…
Food Tour Through Fez Morocco with Plan-it Fez
Last month I spent nine days in Morocco and one of the highlights was a food focused tour through the old town medina with Plan-it Fez. We were met at our riad (a courtyard centered hotel) by Gail Leonard, a…
Cook. Eat. Travel. Grow.
