Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Everyone loves peanut butter. So much so that to this day my post on peanut butter remains my most popular and commonly brings newcomers to my blog. That’s perhaps because there continues to be confusion about this creamy spread, which still suffers in some circles from the “it’s high in fat and calories so don’t eat it” camp. Good news,…
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
If you’re looking for inspiration in any area of your life, look no further than Team Hoyt, the magnificent father-son duo, unrivaled by anything you’ve ever seen. You must watch the video! As my regular readers know, I am currently training for the Boston Marathon. The long winter is finally over and only a few short days remain before the…
Thursday, April 4, 2013
I recently had a massive craving for pizza. Couldn’t figure out why until I remembered I hadn’t eaten pizza since I was last in New York at Christmas. That’s a long time to go without eating pizza, I agree. (My usual intake is about every 4-6 weeks, in case you were wondering.) I just don’t make pizza as frequently in…
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
I add onions to just about everything I make. Sautéed white or yellow garden-variety onions (Allium cepa) are the starting point to virtually every soup and scallions or red onions top each salad. The garlicky taste of shallots appear in dishes like mussels or risotto, and leeks are fun when you want to change things up. Like spices, the various varieties of…
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Salad for Supper? Yes, Please. I just don’t know what I’d do without my regular salads for dinner. Quick, easy, nutritious, delicious, and beautiful to boot. Less expensive than most other meals, too. For this reason I plan to dedicate one short post each week to the topic of salad with the sole purpose of inspiring you to bring more colorful…
Saturday, March 30, 2013
I enjoy making my own granola a few times a year. I mean, what’s not to like about toasty oats, all crunchy and sweet? Well, tastiness aside, there’s actually a bunch not to like about granola, at least from a nutrition perspective. Compared to other ready-to-eat cereals—the way it’s often consumed—it’s very high in calories due to added sugar and fat,…
Friday, March 29, 2013
Thanks for indulging me these past few days with my cauliflower soup trifecta, including the basic (yet still fabulous) roasted and wonderful combinations including broccoli and artichokes. I actually have one more cauliflower-based soup to share, but I’ll hold off on that on for a few months. Today, “c” stands not for cauliflower but for cookie. Here, we take everyone’s…
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Artichokes and Cauliflower? Who Knew? Are you familiar with the hot artichoke dip that commonly appears on restaurant menus? You know, the one that’s loaded in saturated fat, calories, and creamy cheesiness that’s oh-so-delicious? Yeah, I love it, too. Well, kind of. I actually think most restaurant versions suck aren’t very good but I make a mean, much healthier version at…
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Roasted Cauliflower Soup: It’s Just the Beginning To share my love of cauliflower in all its forms, I promised there would be several variations of cauliflower soup. Today’s recipe is the first example, and it’s dedicated to all of you out there who prefer the green crucifer to the white. This soup is just as delicious as basic cauliflower, but including…
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
I feel like I say “This is my favorite soup!” way too often. Of course, they can’t all be my favorites. That said, cauliflower soup really is a true favorite. This shouldn’t surprise you, given the unabashed affection I showed for roasted cauliflower, smashed cauliflower, Mexican cauliflower, and a few of its friends like aloo gobi and tri-color cauli salad. Today’s soup…
