Sometimes a good idea appears out of thin air. Other times it comes from an inspired experience. Recently I ate my very first RAW kale salad. Why had I never eaten kale in it's natural state before? I have no idea. I guess tradition is the culprit. … [Read more...]
Is it possible for a person to be a serious food-lover and also be serious about fitness? This sorrowful question has haunted me for years. There have been times when I could answer emphatically YES! Yet plenty of other times when my cooking took a backseat to "Health" or my culinary endeavors … [Read more...]
Honoring Dad and Coffee Brushed Barbeque Ribs~ Looking back on my childhood, there are certain things about my dad that stand in the forefront of my mind. Good things. The funny little nicknames he would call us. The father-daughter camp-outs. Sitting with him in a velvet chair, reading … [Read more...]
"A Tale Of Two Tarts" or better titled...Beauty Isn't Everything! As a mom, it's a little scary to raise a daughter in a culture that puts such a huge emphasis on looks. It makes my stomach turn to think of her bright-eyed, seven-year-old confidence being stripped away, at some point, by our … [Read more...]
Cross-Generational Cooking~ My husband's great-grandmother, Grandma Rosie, passed away last year at 96. I remember sitting in her living room eating the pirouette cookies she always served us, and sipping tall glasses of Sprite! She would tell us of her ballroom dancing days, and her career as … [Read more...]
If you've been following A Spicy Perspective, you may have noticed my fondness of quotes. In honor of Saint Patty's Day this Wednesday, I've listed a few Irish sayings that I think show true cultural personality! May the enemies of Ireland never eat bread nor drink whiskey, but be afflicted … [Read more...]
It's the dish that always bring a smile to the faces of children and grownups alike. Classic and comforting, the perfect meal to end any sort of day. Stuffed Ricotta Shells with Marinara. Simple. Completely void of elegance; this humble dish delivers a big impact! Creamy, savory, a touch of … [Read more...]
Wheat is often thought of as an empty, flavorless grain. It gets so much bad press these days. Last summer my family tried to go gluten-free. I can't exactly remember why--maybe it was peer pressure from our health-driven community, who knows! After buying ALL the alternate flours; I made the … [Read more...]
I'm a big proponent of doubling or tripling recipes when you cook, and freezing the extras for later meals. We all have those days when we either run out of time to cook, or just don't have the energy at the end of the day. Storing meals allows you to have a homemade meal with essentially no … [Read more...]
