The holidays are behind us, and that means one thing – dreams of sugarplums dancing in our heads have turned to ni…
Food
10 Green Wine and Food Pairings, Plus 5 Do’s and Don’ts
Red with meat, white with chicken and fish? It’s not that simple or limiting anymore when it comes to pairing wine…
Farro Risotto with Wild Mushrooms and Cranberry Beans
I love risotto, pasta, bread. You name it. I’m a carb fanatic. But whenever I eat a big plate of pasta or a huge b…
5 Foolproof Cold and Flu Remedies You Can Make Yourself
At the moment, I am battling the worst cold I’ve had in years. Yes, it is so bad that I have dragged myself out of…
Ribollita (or Italian Bread Soup)
An extra hearty vegetarian (or not) soup that can serve as a one-dish meal, Ribollita is Italian peasant food. It’…
How Sweet It Isn’t: High Fructose Corn Syrup Proven to Cause Human Obesity CORRECTION: STUDY DISPUTED
You’ve heard it before: a calorie is a calorie is a calorie. If people are fat, it’s their own fault for eat…
Ecosalon Recipes: Heirloom Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread with Pecan Streusel Topping
I bought a white pumpkin from one of my favorite vendors at the farmers’ market, and on her recommendation, made m…
Forget Borrowing a Cup of Sugar When Neighbors Are Giving Away Fruit!
Money doesn’t grow on trees, but the excess fruit from a neighbor’s yard can make your diet richer and it wo…