I keep seeing food blogs that positively gush about “Congo Bars”. I didn’t realize Africa was really famous for a cookie, so the name caught my attention. I did a little research and quickly discovered that what they were referring to is what I would call a Blondie. I have to be honest--Blondies really aren’t my thing. If I’m going to eat dessert, it might as well be ...
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Kung Hei Fat Choi
Chinese New Year is a wonderful excuse for people of any culture to gather with those they care about and enjoy good food. It is also a great reason to expand your repertoire of Asian recipes and add a little Chinese flair to your table. Earlier this week, I hosted a Chinese cooking demonstration at Cost Plus World Market on San Jose Blvd. We had a wonderful group of ...
Smoothies!!!
I don't really remember having smoothies when I was a child. milkshakes, orangeades, lemonades, and other yummy concoctions come to mind, but I don't think "smoothie" was a recognized food term at that time; or if it was,my family did not use it. Now, however, it has become one of my kindergartner's favorite breakfast options. I must also confess that it was one of my ...
Citrus Season
Living in Florida is wonderful, especially this time of the year. I am very blessed to have many friends and neighbors with an over-abundance of wonderful citrus that they are willing to share. I love the intense citrusy flavor of orange zest. That being said, one of my favorite types of citrus is the kumquat because you eat the whole thing: zest, peel, pulp, seeds, etc. I've ...
Healthy, Quick Breakfast Ideas
I'm often asked for recipe ideas that can provide a convenient, quick, and healthy breakfast option. One easy option is to make muffins and freeze them for an easy on the go munch, To make them healthier, try substituting unsweetened applesauce for some of the oil or butter, or use any fruit puree. I also love Museli and Smoothies (see links below). The following recipe for ...
