Eat Well, Drink Well, Be Well
Spring has sprung! And the first arrival of the season’s bounty in New Jersey is asparagus. On my way to the grocery the other day I noticed that our roadside farm stand had opened. The sign at Stults Farm said Fresh Asparagus Picked Today! I Read More
You may be thinking that this is a spin off of the “big, fat Greek wedding” but it’s not. Yes, it is a real Greek salad but the reason it’s called a BIG salad is personal to me. My well meaning step father DonDon never Read More
This beautiful salad accompanies main holiday dishes so nicely. The colors are great and the flavors delicious. If you are unable to find pomegranate seeds use dried cranberries. Belgium endive comes in pretty yellowish green cone shaped heads. They are small so you may need Read More
So I guess I’m a little spoiled growing up near the coast with access to fresh tuna almost year round! I have only ordered a Niçoise salad a few times in a restaurant and always had freshly seared rare tuna on top. Which as I Read More
Since I have a garlic allergy, I cannot find marinated artichoke hearts garlic free. I make my own. These taste so much fresher than the ones in the jar and not as oily. There are so many uses for these. Use on any salads, especially Read More
I eat a salad almost every day. Most of the time I just use whatever I have. I try to keep some stuff in the fridge. When I do my weekly shopping I make sure to pick up a few things to build a salad. Read More
What says fall better than cranberries? This delightful salad could be the centerpiece of your next outdoor dinner or a beautiful side for Thanksgiving. I think pears are probably the most underused fruit. For me, I think it’s the avocado effect. What’s that? I just Read More
Perfect Parisian lunch! When my husband and I travelled to France last month we were captivated by Paris. Having lived in New York City for a brief period we love the vibe of a happening city. As our feet hit the pavement of the left Read More
This summer salad features ripe nectarines, my new favorite fruit and avocados my all time favorite salad ingredient! It is healthy and delish. Use as a side salad with fish or add shrimp as a protein for a nice entrée salad. The dressing for this Read More
I could eat this salad everyday in the summer! The beautifully sweet melon and bitter greens make the perfect combination. Add the blue cheese and it’s over the top. I grew up summering at Atlantic Beach NC and the watermelons grown close to Bogue sound Read More