After the crowds that fill the cities of Italy each year have left Italy prepares for the most special time of the
After the crowds that fill the cities of Italy each year have left Italy prepares for the most special time of the
As I’m preparing for this Friday’s full cooking class I’m reminded of how much I love developing classes and meeting new students
The picture tells it all but the article is even better. As we improved our dietary intake we can also learn a
The test kitchen is buzzing with the development of new recipes for summer cooking at “The Academy of Plant Based Nutrition and
I’ve seen several great articles lately about the link between diet soda and type 2 Diabetes. This one from Dr. Joel Fuhrman
While the group assimilated the beauty of the coastline, the people and the culture, we were also astonished by the beauty of
I could hardly stop eating the fabulous soup made with organically grown vegetables grown right in the garden of this beautiful restaurant
Words can’t describe the experience of visiting this magnificent coastline of Italy, or it’s warm people, and definitely not the exquisite food
Our first cooking class in Italy was wonderful. It’s a gift to be with the Neapolitan chefs in the kitchen. We are
Many of you have heard me talk about the Blue Zones and the Italian Lifestyle and Diet. Well, here it is –
Ingredients: 4 large zucchini – washed ¼ c. finely chopped vegan mozzarella cheese (if preferred, you could omit the “cheese” option if
Ingredients: 2 delicata squash, cut in half length-wise, seeds removed 1 teaspoon maple syrup 3 cups water 1 ½ cups quinoa 5
Ingredients: 4 pound spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeds scraped 3 oz. baby spinach 1/3 cup pitted black olives, chopped 1 tablespoon
The flavors of roasted vegetables and chickpeas come together nicely and the “pop” of flavor at the end from the Sicilian Lemon
An easy-to-make soup that is loaded with nutrients and great taste! Ingredients: 4 C. butternut squash cut in cubes 3 C. vegetable
Makes about 2 dozen small muffins Ingredients: ½ c. apricot paste (make in food processor by blending dried apricots to a paste)
Figs are low in calories. However, they contain health benefiting soluble dietary fiber, minerals, vitamins, and pigment anti-oxidants that contribute immensely towards
Serves 2 Ingredients: 1 1/3 c. frozen mixed berries 2/3 c. oatmeal ¾ c. water 2 T. raisins (large golden raisins work
This garnish can be used over quinoa or as a side dish on its own. Its mixture of sweet, sour, bitter and
A quick and easy salad made with fresh figs. Ingredients: 2 small red onions – sliced in wide strips ¼ cup roasted
Photo Credits: Giovanni D’Anca
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