Did you see the Daily Mail article about the British woman who tried to fool her carnivore husband with meatless meals for a week to see if he would notice a difference? Joanne Gould gave a day-by-day assessment of how well her meals satisfied her hubby carnivore’s cravings. I found it ...
Green Living
Bitter Melon Proved Me Wrong
I have a boundless curiosity about food and am always willing to try something new. In fact, I'm a big believer in trying any new food three times before deciding not to eat it again. So, I approached bitter melon with eager anticipation. I'd been seeing those green squash-like veggies, covered ...
What makes vegetarians stray?
I've called myself a vegetarian since 1994 and have been pretty consistent, year after year, about maintaining a vegetarian diet. However, since I have lived in Hilton Head Island and Baltimore, two fabulous places for eating seafood, I long ago came to terms with the fact that there would be ...
Organic Red Wines – on a Budget!
I’ve been a huge proponent of organic food for many years and believe in the health benefits of eating organically. Since I was trying to eliminate chemical fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides in my diet, I finally had to ask myself why I wasn’t seeking out more organic ...
If Life Gives You Lemons . . . Make Sure They are Organic!
I always choose organic produce . . . whenever I have a choice. But many folks complain that organic produce is too expensive. I decided to test out this theory with lemons – one of my most frequently used ingredients. I bought a bag of conventionally grown GMO Sunkist lemons for ...
The Best Meatless Meals in St. John
Finding restaurants at which to enjoy great meatless meals when I'm traveling is always a challenge. I'm thankful that this is a not a problem on St. John. St. John is the least populated of the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the most beautiful. We've been to all three (St. Thomas, St. Croix, and ...
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms for Your Super Bowl Party
Although I am not a big Super Bowl fan, I know that it is a fun opportunity to get together and share good food, fun, and laughs with family and friends. Unfortunately, too often the food that is shared is full of fat, high in calories, and not what we need to put in our bodies. I'd love to ...
Join me for Classic Meals Made Meatless on Saturday, January 24
I love teaching and sharing what I know about plant-based proteins and meatless cooking. My next class is just a week away, so I hope you'll join me on Saturday, January 24, 2015 in Rock Hill at the York County Library from 2-3:30 for a lively class on how to make tasty meatless meals, as well ...