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A few weeks ago, I was enjoying the warm weather of the Philippines and many of the sweet flavors of the tropics. There I was introduced to a new fruit – Chico. When I first tasted Chico, I was surprised by its slightly granular texture and wasn’t sure that I wanted to continue eating it. […]
There is no doubt that I enjoy sweets, but one must remember to enjoy sugary treats in moderation. Foods that have added sugar usually provide extra calories with little or no nutrients. In 2009, the American Heart Association recommended that: women should consume less than about 25 grams (100 calories) of added sugars per day […]
I’ve been snacking on Larabars for a couple of years now. I like them because they are made with simple, tasty ingredients. For example, the Apple Pie Larabar is made of dates, almonds, unsweetened apples, walnuts, raisins and cinnamon. I buy the Apple Pie and the Cherry Pie flavors because they have less than 5 […]
A warm, bright bowl of Sweet Potato, Kale, & Leek Soup is perfect for a cool November day. Sweet Potato, Kale, & Leek Soup Serves 6 to 8 2 Tbsp. olive oil 2 cups chopped leeks, white section rinsed well 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 4 cups chicken or turkey broth 1 bunch […]
Winter squash, such as pumpkin, sweet dumpling, and buttercup, are bountiful during this time of year. They’re a beautiful way to decorate a home in the fall. They’re also a great way to get beta carotene into your diet to decrease the risk of certain eye diseases, cancers, and cardiovascular disease. Beta carotene is what makes most […]
In August, I posted a recipe for Peach Cobbler. It was based on a recipe card that my mother had on file for many years. I shared it with you because the recipe always yielded a good cobbler. However, soon after publishing the recipe, I realized that the recipe was not completely a Delicious Discovery. I thought the method […]
Last week, I picked up a recipe for Fresh Gazpacho Salsa Dressing at my CSA distribution site. It’s a great way to put the many tomatoes I am getting from the farm to use. I made a few changes to the recipe to suit my family’s needs and taste. However, you may want to use the 1 […]
Life without figs would be heartbreaking. I’ve been eating fresh figs at the end of each summer for as long as I can remember. After all these years, I’ve become well acquainted with the two types of figs in my garden. The fig on the left has a mellow, honey flavor, while the one on the right has […]
Two summers ago was the first time I baked and tasted grape pie. I followed a recipe in the Sept. 2008 issue of Bonappetit to make use of the Concord grapes that grow in my backyard. Click here for the recipe: http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2008/09/grape_pie_with_lemon_verbena_ice_cream I’m lucky to have my own supply of Concord grapes, since they aren’t so popular in supermarkets. The pie recipe […]
On a hot summer day, it’s nice to keep the oven off and to eat food that’s light, fresh, and maybe vegetarian. The flavor of these tomatoes stuffed with brown rice and walnuts remind me of stuffed bell peppers, because the main ingredients used are similar minus the ground meat. If you prefer, substitute cooked ground beef for the […]