When A Salad Is A Meal
A confession: I never cook with recipes. In fact, I don’t like to write recipes, either. The way I use cookbooks and recipes is as a source of inspiration. A…
Braised Chuck With Peppers and Kale
A key principle for a well functioning kitchen is planning. Making sure that you have the right amount and diversity of ingredients for a given time. Planning and organizing your…
Your Grandmother Was Right (Again)
Coming from a Jewish family, chicken soup, AKA Jewish penicillin, was a staple at home. It didn't require a special occasion although it was part of any holiday meal I…
Reconsidering Your Stimulants
Let’s face it. We all need our little helper to give us an energy boost. Caffeine, no doubt, is the first choice of millions in America, and by caffeine…
Kettlebells – The Return of the Gluteus Maximus
For most of my life, I’ve been exercising or practicing some form of sport. I was a competitive swimmer in my teens. After giving up on becoming a serious professional…