Plant Based 411

March 2023
Minestrone is Italian for “big soup,” so it’s no surprise that this thick mélange of seasonal vegetables not only originated there but is the most popular soup in Italy.

January 2023
It’s the start of a brand-new year and maybe the start of the plant-based adventure (or mini-vacay) you’ve been thinking about.

December 2022
No matter which holiday(s) you celebrate, the month of December offers many opportunities to share your culinary skills and hospitality.

September 2018
The Food Lover’s Companion describes Bolognese as “named after the rich cookery style of Bologna, Italy” and refers “to dishes served with a thick, full-bodied meat and vegetable sauce enhanced with wine and milk or cream”.

August 2018
The cultural connection between the Chinese and Jewish people is represented by the game of Mahjong, a tile-based game invented in China in the Qing dynasty, and played poolside and inside the homes of Jewish women since the 1930’s.

June 2018
While I love the flavors and fragrance of Indian food, the heat/spiciness is often too hot for my tongue to handle.

May 2018
This is a perfect recipe for Cinco de Mayo or any celebration where you want your guests to shout “Ole!”.

April 2018
While looking for inspiration for this month’s recipe I immediately thought about that 1930’s jazzy, romantic classic song “April in Paris”.

March 2018
Granola was originally created in the late 19th century at a health spa/sanitarium to function as a nutritious breakfast option.