I take delicious pleasure in watching non-cleansing, non-vegan, non-healthy-eating peeps enjoy really really healthy food. This recipe is easy-shmeasy, uses simple ingredients, and has been tested on a tough crowd for taste-worthiness.
Truffles for Angels
Ancient Aztec Indians believed that eating the fruit from the cacao tree brought wisdom and power. The legend, still alive today, if you ask any chocolate lover, was that cacao seeds had been brought from Paradise.
Holy Peachy Guacamole!
My favorite thing about southern California is not celebrities, or the weather, nor is it surfer boys, skateboard dogs, or even Urth’s sustainable shade-grown organic fair-trade coffee. No, my absolute favorite thing about southern California is the magnificent avocado. Creamy … dreamy … avocados!
Choc Chip Oat Cookies
Ever get a craving for something chocolatey chippy and oatmealy but not too sweet, fairly substantial and actually good for you? You can throw theses chocolate chip oat cookies together in ten minutes!
Mellow Melon Smoothie
Drink in the mellow goodness of summer with this thick and creamy smoothie that refreshingly fills the gap between meals – or even replaces one. I had this before a workout and was fully energized without feeling full.
PestoMania
Guest Author ‘The Sausagemeister’ shows us how to make Perfect Pesto Sauce for Pasta and reveals a unique Pesto-making secret.
Kingdom of the Fungi: Part Two
From Bread to Delicate Omelettes and Immunosuppressive Drugs. Julia McLean takes us on a journey through the UK, France, Italy as she explores the many uses of mold and fungi.
Seaweed Secrets
Have you ever done something on a whim, not knowing what was in store? That happened to me when I was in Prince Edward Island (PEI) on our annual summer trek. I had read about “Experience PEI,” a program started by innkeepers Bill and Mary Kendrick who believed that if visitors met interesting Islanders doing […]
Forays in the Kingdom of the Fungi – Part One
Julia McLean provides a humorous snapshot of mushroom hunting in Normandy.
Chefs—Their Passions and Recipes. Part 1
The last time I was in Moncton, I had the pleasure of being a guest at the Delta Beauséjour in Moncton, New Brunswick. Double bonus was spending time with Chef Stefan Mueller. He and his culinary team feature a seasonal 100 Mile Menu in the Windjammer—an elegant four diamond restaurant. Impressed with the food […]