Mixed berries, sweet banana, and a little bit of gingery heat. This is a great smoothie to wake you up in the morning or to help you feel better if you’re under the weather.
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Mediterranean No-Bean “Hummus”
Hummus is one of the all-time great hangry helpers. Whip up, keep it in the fridge, grab some cut up veggies, and you have the ultimate “gotta eat something right now” healthy snack. Traditional hummus, made with chickpeas, doesn’t fit my no-carb plans, so I came up with a new take on hummus using artichokes and hearts […]
Gruesome Forbidden Rice Mousse from The Ghoulish Gourmet by Kathy Hester
It’s never too early to start thinking about Halloween! Kathy Hester has written The Ghoulish Gourmet e-book to help us prepare. With The Ghoulish Gourmet so you can invite all your friends over and have a spooky soiree. The book contains 25 unique Halloween recipes that all ages will love. There are a couple of cocktail […]
Brian Patton’s Pomodori Perfetti
Not All San Marzanos are Created Equal Sometimes it feels silly how simple a traditional Neapollitan pizza sauce is. But its simplicity, which creates a concentrated, bright tomato flavor, is one of the cornerstones of Neapolitan pizza. Nothing fancy, just a few ingredients and some quality, canned San Marzano tomatoes. OK! Easy peasy, right? Just […]
At Vancouver’s Meet Restaurant, Linda Antony Creates Plant-Based Comfort Food
When I looked at the menu at Meet, I couldn’t tell it was vegan. That’s intentional, says Linda Antony, one of the Vancouver restaurant’s three owners. Meet’s focus is on bringing people together from all different dietary backgrounds. “Everyone leaves happy and satisfied, including the meat eaters,” she told me on a recent visit to […]