I’ve mentioned my father many times in this site, but this article is really about giving praise to my mother.  While my father was the restaurateur and creative cook in the family, mom had her moments in the kitchen as well.  My brother and I still think she can make sandwiches better than any deli [...]

Ooey. Gooey. Sugary and cinnamony sweet. I love a piping hot and bubbly bread pudding when the temperature dips down low. Especially, when smothered in a spiked whiskey caramel sauce and dalloped with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.

Fortunately, this was not the case for me growing up. I was an atypical child because I loved my veggies! “Bring on the greens!” I would tell Mom. And so she did. All three of us would gobble up our salads, peas, corn, carrots and even brussel sprouts! I grew up in a household where [...]

A burger that packs protein and taste for under 200 calories? You must think I’m joking…but I’m not. When I think of burgers I often think of fatty, greasy beef burgers that are slung in diners, pubs, and fast food joints. When I think of vegetarian burgers I often think of tasteless, unfulfilling gray looking [...]

Most people think of turkey and equate it with mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberries, etc., but turkey is not just for Thanksgiving anymore. I find ground turkey to be a great substitute for beef whether it’s for tacos, chili, and burgers. I feel like turkey is an underrated bird while chicken tends to revel in all its [...]

It’s summer time, and grills all around the world are firing up for the weekly (and for some people daily) return to how our ancestors cooked food…over an open flame. Charcoal, propane, or even wood, herds of cattle will be transformed into delicious meals for the millions. Most favored around the US is the hamburger. [...]