• Archive for the Cooking/Food Category


    Vegetarian Cooking Series-Part 1-Intro

    Published March 4th, 2008

    This post will be the first in a series dedicated to the joys of vegetarian cooking…and eating.  Many of us know someone, whether it be a friend, family member, or co-worker that doesn’t eat meat.  It can sometimes make people uncomfortable because they don’t know a lot about it.  My goal today is to take […]

    Phyllo the Magic Dough

    Published February 21st, 2008

    This post is an homage to phyllo pastry.  Why? Phyllo is one of those hidden gems that we often think is limited to pre-prepared food, or restaurants and bakeries.  Today, I’m going to tell you how you can bring it into your home, and add a whole new dimension to your cooking–with ease.
    What is phyllo […]

    Frugality and Calorie Control

    Published February 18th, 2008

    So, this article is a throwback to my university days–but healthier.  Like many women, who live with a partner, I feel that finding a balance between healthy eating, portion control, and saving money can be difficult to reconcile between both people.  I can’t count the amount of times earlier on in my relationship that my now […]

    Herbs, Spices, and Oils in International Cooking

    Published February 4th, 2008

    Today I’m exploring some of the different herbs, spices, and oils we can try to really add new depth and breadth to our cooking.  As I pointed out in Food Around The World, we basically have a lot of similarities in the things that we eat, just differences in what is locally available and how the food […]

    Ethnic Food to Try - Part 2

    Published January 25th, 2008

    As mentioned in previous articles such as Food Around the World and Ethnic Foods to Try -Part 1, here is another installment of popular foods for first-timers to try from around the world.  Today I offer up 5 more suggestions you can try in your city or on your next trip.  I realize that the information in this […]

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