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Every family has its own unique set of traditions.  These traditions are the glue that binds one generation to another.  Those revolving around food are often the ones that seem to stand out the most.  It’s no wonder. Food nourishes not only our bodies but our souls as …

Are you getting sick of me talking about Suncoast Organics yet?  I hope not, because I’m going to talk about them again.  This week I got the prettiest rainbow-colored carrots in my goodie box.  Another “first” for me. I’d seen pictures of them in cookbooks and magazines, but …

Last week I got some interesting things in my veggie basket, one of which were yardlong beans, or Chinese long beans. I have never, ever seen them before at the market, and I’m pretty sure I’d never eaten them before either. I was psyched! I took a pinch of this and a smidge of that and came up with my own version of Chinese Long Beans with Shiitake Mushrooms and Pork in Black Bean Garlic Sauce.

A few weeks ago, I got an email from Tom and Michael, two recent college grads with a passion for design, business and salsa.  They asked me if I would be interested in trying out their new invention – the Salsabol.   Salsabol?   It sounded pretty interesting, so of course, …

Pasta con le Regaglie is a classic example of Cucina Povera, or Cooking of the Poor. At first glance, it looks like a lovely bowl of pasta dressed with a rich, chunky, meaty sauce. And, that is exactly what it is. Except, that the meats in question are chicken livers, gizzards and hearts. That’s right – livers, gizzards and hearts- better known as offal and more delicately referred to as giblets. And, do you know what? They are delicious!

Sometimes, life is just a bowl of cherries.

Sometimes, it’s just the pits!

And, when it’s the pits, one thing that always makes me feel so much better is some cool, refreshing, fruity cherry sorbetto.
When I was a little girl in New York, one of …

Wow! I was just cleaning out my Drafts folder and found this post.  I can’t believe that I forgot to share these with you!  The recipe for these sassy little Huaraches is another one that I learned from Chef Luis at my cooking class adventure in Cozumel.  They’re …

One of the highlights of any cruise is visiting the various ports of call on the itinerary.  The sea days are fun and relaxing, but I really love going ashore and soaking up some local color.  As many of you know, one of the stops on my most …

First of all, I’d like to wish all the Dads out there a very Happy Father’s Day!  Then, I’d like to remind all the daughters out there who still have their Dads with them how lucky they are.  I lost my father three and a half years ago …