Food + Drink
Weeknight Madness: Pasta Fagioli (Italian Bean and Pasta Soup)
Pasta Fagioli or as it sometimes called Pasta “Fazool” is an Italian style peasant soup which includes two inexpensive ingredients pasta and beans. You just need to add a few readily available ingredients and you have a delicious, healthy and satisfying soup. What I love about this soup is it is forgiving. A little less
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Food + Drink
Savoring the Season: Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Sautéed Apples
The pleasure of simple, warm comfort foods this time of year is irresistible. With cooler weather comes new cravings. Cravings for heartier and more substantial dishes (think homemade mac n’ cheese, mashed potatoes, creamy soups, chicken pot pie and meat loaf). We might crave comforting classic dishes but we don’t like piling on the pounds
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Food + Drink
Winding Down with Arugula-Proscuitto Flatbread Pizzas
It has been a crazy, busy, wonderful summer. Time to wind down and relax. Fire up the grill for easy to prepare flat bread pizzas Sit, relax and enjoy. Argula-Proscuitto Flatbread Pizzas Serves 4 Recipe from Food Network Ingredients: 2 pieces lavash or other flatbread, halved 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
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Food + Drink
Savoring the Seasons: Ribbon Summer Salad
This month’s Clean Eating magazine had a section for summer side dishes with only three main ingredients, and a few pantry staples. The simplicity caught my attention. The sweet melon, savory zucchini, thin sliced ham blended with a light viniagrette really make this salad come together in a special way. It is a unique, easy
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Dirt to Table Experiences
Dirt to Table Experience: Moroccan Raw Carrot Salad
Did you know that the Moroccans brought carrot salad to Israel in the 1940’s? This dish became so popular that it is now a common dish served in Israel to celebrate the Jewish holiday Rosh Hashanah. This salad is served to symbolize a sweet and fruitful year to come. A blend of oil, lemon
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Dirt to Table Experiences
Discovering the Virtues of Squash: Spaghetti Squash Fritters with Sriracha Mayonnaise
“Simplify Velva!” It is the story of my life. It is my main challenge, it is what I strive for, and I remind myself everyday to slow down, I am moving too fast, take a breath. I find that I am most successful at keeping things simple is in the kitchen. This is the