When your veggie soup takes a decidedly purple turn!
Recipe for Poisson Chat (Catfish) “Sauvage”
A wild cat? A wild catfish? Another in the series of “Sauvage” recipes? Eh oui, as there was no bubble bath yesterday, there was no magical apparition of a masseuse to soothe the throbbing Writer’s-Back-and-Neck, and there was no time taken to unwind over the glossy pages of Elle. But there was wine over whining, […]
“Something American”
Sometimes all it takes is the right food to feel like you’re “home.”
Let Them Eat Cake
Why diets fail… and more on food, fitness, and body image.
Food, Scandalous Food?
In a discussion that began a few days ago with what you might consider a “You Are What You Eat” theme, as the conversation continues, it becomes more grim. La Bergère Basque offers a glimpse into her way of life in this comment, pertaining to the local food supply in her village in the Aquitaine […]
Junk Food, Diet Damage, Activating Awareness
Concerned about what you eat? Maybe you should be.
Healthy Weekend Eating: Light and Bright
Up for a bright, sunny, light meal or two? I’m always on a budget, but looking to eat organic (and local) if possible. This weekend? I wanted no muss, no fuss – and a combination of salads, fruits, and affordable fish. I offer you two easy, light on the pocketbook, and healthy recipes you can […]
Healthy Superbowl Snacks (And Sumptuous Spinach Dip)
Gearing up for the Big Game? Planning the snacks for Superbowl Sunday? Um… What about those New Year’s resolutions? You know the ones – nutritional eating plans, no junk food… Is it possible to to strike a balance between fun food and healthy habits? Other than my fave-of-all-time vegetable chips from Trader Joe’s, I only […]
Grand Central Station and Apple Sharlotka
I’ve started to write. Repeatedly. Since this morning. I’m here (but I’m not), I’m typing (with interruptions), my mind is running through its series of checklists. It’s Grand Central Station, though it’s relatively quiet. There was music making into the night. There were assorted college kids who have come and gone. The car keys are […]
None of This, Some of That, and Julia Child’s French Onion Soup
To get what you want, you need to know what you want.