Food and Drink

Of course, we all like to see a lovely meal presented to us, whether we're at home, a restaurant or a friend's house.  It's not just a meal that should be in keeping with a beautiful aesthetic, though… Even a bowl of fruit, in my opinion, can be a gorgeous accent in any kitchen and […]

Look what I found at Whole Foods: A Purple Pepper!  I hadn't seen one before, so I HAD to try it!   Purple peppers are a great source of vitamins C & A.  They are also high in lycopene, lutein and beta-carotene. Cut 'em up and eat 'em raw, dice them and scatter on top […]

I don't own a microwave and I don't feel I'm missing anything in the least.  I've had them before and it seems that no matter how top of the line you get, and how clean you keep it, it always ends up smelling like that awful, junky one in office common kitchens! Certainly there are […]

I'm a big fan of storing food in glass or ceramic in the refrigerator, NOT plastics.  There are enough things we are exposed to (just by breathing?) that I prefer to limit consumption of toxins where I can. I'm certainly not a plastic expert, so whether the new generation nalgene containers are safe or not, […]