Flavor First

May 2022
Traditionally, Ratatouille is a slow simmer of sweet onions, peppers, eggplant, zucchini and tomatoes with garlic and herbs, melting into a stew. This chilled interpretation adds a hint of smoky flavor from roasted peppers and a fresh zing from grated lemon peel.

February 2022
While the eggplant prep takes an hour or so, its creamy texture and rich flavor are well worth it! The recipe itself takes minutes to prepare. For added richness, swirl a knob of butter into the tomato sauce just before adding the eggplant.

May 2020
Most of us are spending a lot more time at home these days. With restrictions to leave the house to go shopping, it’s more important than ever to plan ahead.

October 2017
This summer was really different in our vegetable garden. Though we moved less than 2 hours from our last farm, the weather is completely different here.

December 2016
The holidays are upon us and the annual Weight loss Worries are about to set in. We all love to indulge over the holidays, but most of us know that many of the celebrations we’ll be attending will have very few “healthier” choices...

March 2016
I love eggplant every which way, but I often forget to cook with it. Though they're found in a myriad of colors and sizes, most of the eggplants we see in the market are deep purple in color and oblong in shape.

August 2014
It's officially summer and it's grilling season everywhere. I am a big fan of grilled food, not only because of the smoky layer of flavor it adds to anything cooked over a live fire...

May 2013
Who knew that one of the most flavorful cooking methods is healthy too? Since grilling doesn’t require much added fat, it’s an easy way to economize on calories without sacrificing flavor.