After 85 upbeat Jittery Cook posts, it’s time for a wee bit of sobriety. Having a platform for self-expression just begs for bearing personal concerns. Here’s hoping you don’t mind a little pathos on your plate. My dear, sweet father, who turned 89 on Valentine’s Day, has spent his whole life helping others. He grew…
Uncle Jaime’s Mango Cheese Cacao Pie
I don’t have an Uncle Jaime. That’s just a nickname for Jim Vitale from El Encanto in Mexico. And it needs to be pronounced with a guttural “J” for the proper Spanish effect — like “Chaime” or “Hymie”. I did have an Uncle Hymie, and I think he would have loved this pie. Jim is celebrating…
Red Curry Beef with Coconut and Lime Quinoa Salad
I used to think that having a career, a family and a wonderful network of friends was pretty much it. Suddenly, through blogging, a whole new world has opened up. One of the most rewarding aspects is the generosity of family, friends and readers who share their love of food and their recipes. Today’s delicious…
Jumbo Shrimp with Shrimp Spice – Dinner for Two
On a yoga retreat at El Encanto, on the Riviera Nayarit in sunny Mexico, the discussion meandered towards body types. Not yoga body types, Ayurvedic body types. Apparently the key to health is in understanding our own personal body type. There are three basic ones: Vata, “air”, Pitta, “fire” and Kapha, the “water” type. Each…
Coleslaw with Character – For the Discerning Palate
Did you hear about the small farming town with just 70 homes, Sodeto, in Spain, celebrating their collective lottery win? They were on the brink of financial collapse from the economic crisis and a drought, only to be rewarded for their ongoing contribution to ‘El Gordo’ – the fat one. They purchased tickets to support…
Super Tasty Lentil Salad – Spread the Word!
You don’t see Jittery Cook entering a contest for poutine or 7-layer chocolate cake, but it would be great to win the Lentil Recipe Revelations Challenge (contest closes March 19, 2012) in the salad category. Salads are my specialty, and it helps that lentils are inherently tasty, easy to prepare and nutritious. Super Tasty Lentil Salad 1 1/2 c green…
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