This was gorgeous local organic cauliflower on sale in WholeFoods for $2.99 for the large bunch. It was so pretty, I used it as a centerpiece in the middle of my table at my cooking class with some parsley to jazz it up. These are my two clients, Janice and Evie, enjoying the Vegetable Cooking Class. ... Continue reading »

The number seven is considered a mystical and sacred number. It seems to be represented in more concepts in our culture than any other number. Here are some examples:  A Seven year itch  The Seven deadly sins  The Seven seas  A Seventh heaven More significant to us, seven is also the amount of pounds gained by ... Continue reading »

I was watching Oprah interview Martha and something really struck me. Martha asked the audience, “Will someone please invite me to dinner?” She proceeded to said, I am not picky, you can just give me a hot dog and I’ll be happy. Wow. Think about it. The poor woman must never get invited anywhere. Many are intimidated by ... Continue reading »

Yummy Delish! A simple dinner of turkey meatballs (recipe below) with eggplant (from Andy's yard) and tomato sauce. If my mother, who came to the US on a boat from Italy, gets wind of this post, I will deny that I wrote it. She would flip out at the thought of me suggesting you buy a pre-jarred tomato ... Continue reading »