Because it’s so flavorful, you don’t need much besides miso to make a surprisingly delicious soup, as can be seen in this recipe. We’re sharing it now because miso soup is both light and warming–perfect for the variable days of spring when the weather can swing from warm to cold in a matter of hours. … Read more
“More mealtime fun” and “excitement” were popular responses in our Mealtime Transformation Survey that we shared in the last post. Happily, it doesn’t take much to brighten up mealtimes. Something as simple as a new ingredient can be completely adequate. Miso, for example, is sure to tantalize your taste buds with its unique salty-sweet or … Read more
Many thanks to everyone who completed the Meal Time Transformation Survey that we shared in the last post. We also got responses from several classes and events over the last month. In summary, you all have enlightened me! I learned that a food life transformation is not a foreign concept. I wondered whether you might … Read more
Not surprisingly, it happened again. The only surprising thing is that it happened in my Pilates class of all places. But the “it” was the same: another unfortunate mealtime lament. It started when someone in class mentioned the nice article we got in the Daily Camera (p. 11), which got everyone talking about healthy eating. … Read more
What makes a dish special–something we’d love to serve for special days and holidays? Our live class next week explores how to turn simple foods into special foods, but if you can’t make that class, here’s a recipe that is a perfect case in point. I decided to make it for friends since kebabs fit … Read more
Ever wonder why a recipe might not taste as good as you’d hoped, even though you followed it exactly? Here’s a big reason: Recipes are usually missing half the information you need to make them turn out the way you want. Discover how you can “find” what’s missing from your recipes.
Simple Potatoes, Kale and Onions Make a Beautiful, Super Nutritious and Tasty Dish. Talk about comfort food! Check out this modified version that reduces calories and boosts nutrients–while still being filling and yummy.
Want your recipes to taste better? Learn to “read between the lines” of the recipe to discover the tricks and information that will make it sing and sparkle for you. Here is a good example to get you started.
Bone-Broth Pork Green Chili A dish with many uses: Use as a sauce over, e.g., burritos, as a side soup, or as a one-dish meal with the addition of shredded or ground chicken or pork. Plus, it can be made entirely from the pantry, with the exception of the optional cilantro. See the previous post … Read more
Bone broth is BIG. I knew it for sure when I saw that Pacific Foods is now making it, and whole cases were specially displayed at Whole Foods. So what’s the deal? Essentially, a bone broth is just animal bones simmered in water. But unlike broths and stocks where the simmering is done a few … Read more