As we approach the final week of our Meditate To Thanksgiving Challenge, I’m inspired to bring some Asian elements into my cooking this week. After all, meditation itself is rooted in the Far East through Buddhist teachings and Hindu culture across Asia. What is the most warm and light Asian dish that heightens all the senses?…
Tonight’s A Fork & A Flick movie is A Walk in the Clouds. You may not think that it is much of a foodie movie, however the film takes place on a fictional Northern California Vineyard, which alone opens up a sundry of possibilities for gastronomy because you may already be aware that Napa and…
The Metabolism Miracle diet is going great for me, I’m down about 6 pounds and feeling enthusiastic and motivated since I can see the pounds coming off. I like to weigh myself a couple of times a week in the morning before I eat anything. I have often weighed myself every day during my diets…
Before I start to detail my venture to make Avgolemono, I would like to state that I simply find the versatile chemistry of an egg amazing. Scrambled, boiled, poached, and today I learned how to perfectly temper an egg. What it means to temper an egg is that you raise its temperature gradually, essentially cooking…
I suppose you have noticed that I’m opting for soups lately. It’s finally starting to cool down and there is something about Autumn that beckons us to cook soup. This Tomato Basil Soup from InterCourses is light, yet has just the right amount of hearty warmth for transition to crisp fall weather. Process It’s quite simple to…
Thursday night I served a hearty soup. This was the most unique combination of ingredients and process using such ingredients I have ever tried. The Eggplant Basil Soup is a recipe from InterCourses. I find eggplant to be an extremely sensual and beautiful plant. A fruit with rich purple skin, it has a somewhat royal demeanor.…
I had a bunch of asparagus left over from the previous night, so Saturday I decided to make Chilled Asparagus and Ginger Soup. This is a fresh and soothing light meal, perfect for a Saturday lunch or supper with little effort. It makes for a great presentation without slaving over the stove your entire Saturday.…