I am continually surprised at how many people have not succumbed to the pleasure of a fresh fig. I’m sure it’s because the word “fig” is associated with the shriveled up dried fruit plate that your Grandparents received at the holidays, or with a ...
Snacks
Egg Salad with Pepper Relish from “The Great Pepper Cookbook”
Fresh and dried peppers are essential ingredients the world over. Yet while growing up in the Midwest, I could remember only eating sweet bell peppers. This meant that I had a lot to learn about one of the most popular, unique and diverse foods on ...
Flaxseed Cracker a.k.a. PMS Crackers
Flaxseed Cracker a.k.a. PMS Crackers are scrumptious and healthy crackers that you won't miss the gluten, dairy, sugar or preservatives. I discovered this Flaxseed Cracker recipe while on a quest to entertain for friends who are gluten-free, ...
Cashew Nut Cheese
Sometimes the simplest of ingredients can produce the most rewarding results. This recipe for Cashew Nut Cheese is a perfect example. Now that the holidays are over and we look towards the New Year I want to get back on track with healthy ...
Baby Hedgehog Cookies
I don’t think I have seen anything cuter than a baby hedgehog. Their awesome adorableness has inspired many great writers, including Shakespeare. He mentions them in The Tempest and Midsummer Night’s Dream, and refers to them as “hedgepigs” and ...