We love highlighting exotic ingredients and sharing suggestions for how to use them. And although featuring recipes from commercial companies rather than chef-driven foods isn’t necessarily first choice, we jumped at the chance to share this boldly spiced star fruit recipe from Brooks Tropicals with our readers.
The start of a new year brings the inevitable New Year’s resolution and for many people that means an enforced ultimatum: this is the year I will lose weight and get healthy. Unfortunately this kind of mandatory sentence rarely lasts beyond the month of January. But eating organic food? Well, we’ll dive in to why […]
Tis the season to cuddle in front of a roaring fire. And to pair with those flames, we have some cocktail ideas that should ignite the flames of passion. We have two favorite winter alcoholic drinks to feature. Here, you’ll find a winter cocktail recipe that combines ht cocoa with Amaretto. But be sure not […]
The best vanilla extract We love Nielsen-Massey organic vanilla extracts. We have for years. And we’ve always loved flavoring Champagne with a drop of their rose water. But the vanilla specialists also have an entire line of flavored natural flavorings. If you’re serious about baking, you’ve probably already discovered their baking extracts. We’ve tried several and we’re […]
Let’s be clear about one thing form the start, my Bourguignon recipe is nothing like a classic, French Boeuf Bourguignon. Although this weeknight stew recipe is anything but traditional–bison and celery in Bourguignon (gasp! )–I love it. This Bison Bourguignon recipe is my winter, healthy version of comfort food. And any wine lover will appreciate […]
If you’re starting to venture out and live close enough to enjoy California’s wine country, we’ve found a Napa Valley wine tasting with a twist we think you’ll want to try.
Woman on Wine with Amy Reiley This month I’m taking a new approach to my column. Instead of focusing on a wine style, region or grape, I’d like to take the time to talk to you about one of the most important and confusing wine topics, wine storage.
A seasonal cider with fall flavors While pumpkin spice might be the flavor emblem of fall these days, apple cider is a classic autumn drink that for many of us offers the true taste of the season. (Of course, I love it because apple is a legendary aphrodisiac.) And while it is a sweet and […]
A fast & healthy protein shake to jumpstart your day Natural healer Stacey Licht has a great suggestion to start an autumn day off right. Her Pumpkin Pie Smoothie is a vegetarian protein shake with several nutritionally packed ingredients. Best of all, you can make it in minutes for a healthy breakfast on the go. […]
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