There are days when my brain is so addled that I forget if I’ve already brushed my teeth. If I’m still home, I can check the toothbrush to see if it’s wet. Have I taken my calcium pills? I can check the docette. There are usually pills lingering that I had forgotten in their convenient…
Tomato Basil Pine Nut Pasta- Happy St. Paddy’s Day!
How is it that some people are so sure of what they want that they seemingly make a straight line getting to their goal, while others zigzag about searching for their pathways? Have you decided what you want out of life? Or, are you willing to be surprised and to see what life has to offer?…
Jicama Cabbage Carrot Coleslaw with Anise Dressing
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…