It’s no secret that fresh figs are one of my favorite fruits. In fact, figs are part of this wonderful appetizer… …As well as the main ingredient of this fresh fig tart. … [Read more...]
Kale-A-Palooza: Kale and Mushroom Flatbread
In my haste to post the video of Dorothy of FBLA and Shockingly Delicious... And my excitement about the temporary relief I felt from the kale elixir... … [Read more...]
Kale-A-Palooza Part Two: An Elixir for the Flu
I am here to tell you that kale has a bright future if for one reason only, it makes a great elixir for the flu. Yes I have been down with the flu. … [Read more...]
Kale-A-Palooza: Kale the green leafed urchin looking for some respect
Kale is never my "go to" green, I default to Swiss chard: multicolored, rich in sheen and lovely cooked or raw. Yet kale was named as THE food theme for FBLA's January meeting. Yawn. As much as I adore these meetings I was utterly uninspired as to what dish to bring, let alone what I would want to eat. Actually, I almost made up an excuse to skip the meeting but I knew that … [Read more...]
Kohlrabi Roasted with Other Root Vegetables
It's cold in Los Angeles. When the temperatures dip I automatically revert to Vermont winter warm up the house tactics--turn the oven on and roast something. Since I've been feeling like a fat cow, I'm thinking veggies roasted are a good way to feel full yet not chow down on my new addiction Quadratini Lemon wafers. … [Read more...]
