Living in NYC, I am certainly spoiled when it comes to accessibility to farmer’s markets. Every weekend there are two farmer’s markets that set up their stands with gorgeous organic fruits and vegetables within 10 block of my apartment. I had never really given too much thought to the fact that I have endless access to fresh, organic foods. That was, not until I went to a media luncheon the other day sponsored by Pure Leaf™ Iced Tea and Gail Simmons (TV personality) and special projects director of FOOD&WINE magazine. The luncheon … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2014
Turkey Meatballs
May 29, 2014 By Leave a Comment
I’m sharing another recipe from my recipe exchange last week. While some of my friends weren’t thrilled with the recipes they received –apparently dishes comprised of mainly processed canned foods--- I lucked out and have already experimented with three of them. The requirement for the exchange was to submit a recipe that’s simple, contains only a few steps, that can be easily memorized. The first recipe I received, the Hawaiian Chicken recipe, was such a hit that I made it again on the grill over the weekend. Yesterday morning I received … [Read more...]
Summer BBQ: Grilled Peaches, Grilled Bananas, Grilled Kale
May 27, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Don't get fooled into thinking that the grill is only a destination for meats in the summertime. Au contraire. Last summer I had an AHA moment when I started grilling fruits and vegetables on the grill and my family actually LOVED the dishes. That's right. Move over hot dogs and burgers and chicken breasts and say hello to grilled peach halves and grilled curly kale! Once you've warmed up to grilled peaches, try some grilled bananas as they're quite tasty too. I hope you enjoy my kale video and grilled fruits recipe and remember, … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Grilling Tips and Burger Recipe
May 24, 2014 By Leave a Comment
If you're going to be around a grill this weekend, and hopefully even poolside, it's important that you're fully armed so you can tackle the grill with confidence and ease. I'm thrilled to share some tips from the culinary experts at Hard Rock Cafe. Having spent many business trips out west at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, I've eaten my fair share of larger-than-life, juicy burgers. What's the secret to some of their great burgers and can an average cook replicate their flavor? Follow these tips: … [Read more...]
