After taking sister Erin’s sage advice and doing a three-parter on the cuisine of Japan, I’ve been bugged to do some others. First on the list is Morocco, whose food traditions are unlike any other on the face of the earth, much less in North Africa. Come away with me and sample the bounty!Read More →
Many, many TV and movie personalities have made ‘specials’ of one kind or another about Italy; more precisely, about breaking the code that would reveal for the rest of us who aren’t from that romantic land why it’s so unique, and such an icon of romance, history and food. Stanley Tucci is having a go, now…Read More →
Picture it… A beautiful Italian morning in 79 AD (now referred to as ‘CE’, or Current Era) in the city of Pompeii just across the Bay of Naples from the city of that same name. Folks hurrying to work, fisher folk coming in from their early morning routine on the water. Commerce perking along as it always had…Read More →
Here’s something we could all use these days: A way to lower the effects of stress on our bodies and minds without elaborate or time consuming rituals, or making major changes in out daily lives. And there’s a major bonus attached that would help improve our overall quality of life…Read More →
I’ve been getting questions about what sort of Salad to make for the hottest summer days; something that goes with everything. Nah, that’s not so tough for someone like me, a supposed expert on food, to tackle, right? But the more you think about it, the harder it gets to choose one…Read More →
I’ve touched on casseroles a number of times in this space when focusing on other, associated issues. But sister Erin says it’s time to focus on them in their own right. They’re one-dish meals and sides that brighten up everyone’s dinner time experience!Read More →
2018 may be remembered as the Year Of The Mediterranean Diet. We’ve been bombarded with anecdotal accounts of its healthfulness and almost weekly revelations in respected learned journals of new benefits associated with that eating regime. Now, we’re told that those benefits extend to the unborn…Read More →
The Mediterranean Diet continues to garner accolades from doctors and nutritionists as the list of common health issues it can ameliorate continues to grow. Now, researchers say adopting the Med Diet can significantly reduce bone loss from osteoporosis – a serious concern for older people…Read More →