Tagged as: SPRING

POSTED ON May 16, 2010

Posted in appetizer

I served this bruschetta with champagne at the beginning of a special five course dinner and was pleasantly surprised by how much praise it received. The delicate pea flavor is a great way to begin a spring meal or as part of a selection of snacks to enjoy with drinks.

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POSTED ON April 4, 2010

Posted in Grains, Salads

Spring is in full swing in this part of the world and its arrival always seems so sudden to me. I have been watching the buds grow on the trees outside my window for weeks now, yesterday they were green and then suddenly today their white blossom is illuminating the whole apartment.  This lasts for [...] continue reading ->

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POSTED ON June 12, 2009

Posted in Gluten free, Grains

Remember I mentioned soaking quinoa last week? Well since it is in the title of this blog I feel the need to give you the recipe for the way I cook it. As you know I soak it, any where from 6 hours to over night. Soaking allows grains to begin the sprouting process, therefore [...] continue reading ->

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POSTED ON June 4, 2009

Posted in Gluten free, Soup

Today is an exciting day because I went up to Union Square farmers market to gather ingredients and inspiration for my first post!

My enthusiasm and hunger increased as soon as I hit the first stand heavy with an abundance of asparagus, peas and strawberries…already my mind was spinning trying to figure out what to [...] continue reading ->

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