I can’t stop thinking about two sleeps. It’s something our ancient ancestors did. So did Thomas Jefferson, Frank Lloyd Wright and B.F. Skinner. They’d go to sleep, then wake up in the middle of the night, get creative and/or pensive, then go back to bed. The next time you find yourself tossing and turning at 3…
Falafel Salad – Tahini Dressing – “eat like you give a f*ck”
I used to have a foul mouth. I don’t know where it went, but it went, and I hope that it stays there. “The Thug Kitchen – eat like you give a f*ck” cookbook makes me chuckle with fond memories of my good old days of profanity. Every recipe is peppered with swear words that surprise…
Paper-Thin Carrot Salad – Drop Dead Delicious
Some of my friends make fun of me for talking about death — not in a morbid way; I’m just curious to know how an entire industry can take over our important decisions. When it comes to final preparations, I want to make sure that I’m in control. Forget those expensive wooden boxes. I’ll take…
Kripalu’s House Dressing – Makes the Meal
The very lovely and uber talented artist Nina Cherney invited me for lunch. First we toured her home filled with her stunning paintings, then I got a good look at her studio where magic takes place. Finally we enjoyed a simple salad with really, really yummy dressing. Every house needs a dressing, and Kripalu’s House Dressing is a mighty fine choice. Thick, creamy,…
Kale Faux Caesar Salad – Roasted Chickpeas
Lies as truth and truth as lies… I remember being obsessed with the movie “Wag the Dog.” It looked so easy to concoct and distort reality, to manipulate the masses into believing fabrications. Then there are people who are so suspicious and skeptical that they can’t believe what is undeniably true. Just remember that not everything “faux”…
Red Salad L’Orignal
When you hear “green,” you think of leaves, trees, grass and maybe even salad. When you hear “red,” you picture a heart or a flower. The idea of a red salad catches us off guard, grabs our attention, forces us to reconsider our preconceived notions. So, the next time you are in the mood for…