When it comes to pesto, my mom was an early adopter — it became popular outside of Italy in the eighties and nineties. We craved her spaghetti with pesto, She kept large pots of sweet-smelling basil on the balcony and whipped up Genovese style pesto, adding garlic, olive oil, pine nuts and plenty of Parmesan….
Sun-Dried Tomato Seed and Nut Bread
I have a bread machine. Someday I’m going to dust it off and restart my breadmaking frenzy of the 1990s. But these days I’m oh so happy to be sampling Sun-Dried Tomato Seed and Nut Bread, which is worth its weight – 2 lbs, 10 oz – in golden goodness. Don’t be put off by the density. Slice…
Jittery Snack Attack – Go Nuts!
It could hit you any time of day. You need a quick pick me up, and you want to feel full, not heavy. You want something healthy, but luscious. And you want it now — something you can throw together in minutes or even seconds. It’ll take a little advance planning. Good things usually do. After…
Breakfast Muesli – Multiple Gurus
Everyone is looking for guidance. I find that I rely on multiple gurus, depending on what needs attention. My good friend Shelley Alper, a wonderful physiotherapist, is an all-purpose guru. I’ve been urging her for years to make a website called Shelleysays.com. She’s expert at all things physical, especially the ailments that need curing. Equally expert at matters…