Apricots are simmered in an aromatic syrup made from white wine, vanilla and honey and served with yogurt and topped with pistachios. What do you do if you buy not-quite-ripe fruit but you just can’t wait to eat it? I was impatient and bought some apricots a few days ago that were just not quite...
A fluffy baked frittata with filled with salty feta and fresh herbs. I opened my fridge, stomach rumbling. The temptation to just grab the first thing I saw was strong but I didn’t want just anything; I wanted something filling that would hit the spot. That’s when I spotted the small garden of fresh herbs...
A refreshing slushy made with pomegranate, blueberries and matcha tea that boasts a plethora of antioxidants. These past few months have gone by in such a blur. It’s almost summertime and the promise of picnics on beaches, warm evenings, and crisp glasses of wine enjoyed outdoors fills my mind. You can’t help but be happy...
How do you put the essence of spring on a plate? One of my favorite sights of the season is the abundant wave of fresh green vegetables that flood the market. I get my fill of artichokes, asparagus, fava beans and peas while I can. Tucked away in their bright green pods, English peas arrive...
Le Creuset enameled cast-iron cookware has been a favorite in kitchens around the world for decades. Best known for their signature colorful French Ovens, did you know that the French company also produces an impressive line of stoneware that lives up to their well-respected name? The stoneware collection consists of a variety of versatile pieces...
Radishes are sautéed with fresh fava beans and finished with chopped parsley and chives in this easy spring side. Isn’t it peculiar how there are some vegetables we never think to eat raw and others we never think to eat cooked? Asparagus and eggplant, for example, I always think to cook while lettuce and radishes...
Over forty years ago the first food processor was invented and it was made by Robot-Coupe; today Robot-Coupe by Magimix is still the finest food processor on the market. Made in Burgundy, France, the Robot-Coupe by Magimix is renowned worldwide for its ultra-quiet and super powerful motor as well its versatility in the kitchen. They...
Delicate fresh asparagus and finely shaved mushrooms are tossed with miso dressing and topped with lightly toasted walnuts. They’re the talk of the town; slim, green and delicate, and come springtime everyone’s talking about them - asparagus. Nothing screams springtime like asparagus (well perhaps artichokes do), the first appearance of those tender stalks at the...
Is there any better way to spend a beautiful spring day than to set out a blanket, open up a basket-full of food, and pour a crisp glass of lemonade while soaking in the sun? These days we rarely make the time to sit on a blanket in the grass, to talk and laugh with...
Have you seen them yet? Plump and silvery green with prickly scales and furry centers; they’re in season right now. Big, beautiful springtime artichokes are here. I’ve certainly eaten my fair share of artichokes over the years and I savor every delicious moment they are in season during the spring months and again for a...
>Pin It While the photo world is filled with incredibly functional accessories and cutting edge technology, it often falls flat when it comes to aesthetics, and that’s especially true for camera bags. When it comes to carrying your camera gear around, traditional choices have been pretty slim in the looks department. Carrying around a big,...
This gluten-free and paleo granola made from nuts instead of oats is rich with cocoa and studded with bits of bittersweet chocolate. This is not your typical granola. There are no oats to be found which means it’s not only gluten-free its grain-free as well. But what it does have is chocolate, and let me...