Tag: food
Broccoli
“Eat healthy, live healthy.” I’m not a big fan of veggies. However, I want to live a healthier lifestyle. My mom used to make broccoli for us seasoned with lemon, garlic, olive oil, and salt. I decided to incorporate more broccoli into my diet. I forgot how good it tastes, when seasoned well. Ingredients: Broccoli […]
Galaktaburiko
“I’m just someone who likes cooking and for whom sharing food is a form of expression.” – Maya Angelou Courtesy of my cousin, Betty. I come from an extremely talented group of cooks. As a kid, my mom wanted to teach me how to make all of the yummy Greek recipes. Unfortunately, I was too […]
Octopus
“There is absolutely no substitute for the best. Good food cannot be made of inferior ingredients.” – James Beard On a recent trip to New York, I ate octopus at a Greek restaurant. The lemon, oregano, and olive oil added a burst of flavor to my mouth. I was inspired to try making octopus on […]
Lamb, Tzatziki, and Tomatoes
“Cooking is at once child’s play and adult’s joy. And, cooking done with care is an act of love.” What’s for dinner? Lamb, tzatziki, and tomatoes… Try dipping your lamb in your tzatziki. Click here for instructions on how to make tzatziki. Lamb Directions: Season with Himalayan pink salt, pepper, basil, and Italian seasoning. Broil on […]
Asparagus
“If it came from a plant, eat it. If it was made in a plant, don’t.” – Michael Pollan When I was younger, I did not particularly like veggies. Luckily, my tastes have changed. I have also met some fabulous folks, who taught me how to make delicious greens. This is one of Myhanh’s recipes, […]
You Won’t Be Single for Long Vodka Cream Pasta
“Food is the ingredient that binds us together.” When I lived in Florida, my friend, Jennifer, introduced me to this fabulous dish by Rachael Ray. I have since made this tasty treat for several of my friends, and they have all loved it. My most recent dinner included spinach pie and garlic bread as sides. Note: […]
Good Eats in Koreatown, New York City
“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” When I traveled to Vietnam, one of my flights was on a Korean airline, which served Korean food. I had never really eaten Korean food before, and airplane food is usually lacking. However, the spices they served us burst with flavor, […]
Turkey Meatballs
“The first wealth is health.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson I recently started reading The Autoimmune Solution by Amy Myers, M.D., a gift from my mom. Dr. Myers explores the impact of food on our bodies. In an effort to follow her teachings, I needed to find something I could easily make for breakfast. My mom suggested […]
MA: James Hook + Co. Lobster Rolls
“Food is the ingredient that binds us together.” A few years ago, my friends, Liz and Ceci, visited me from California. After a fun morning exploring the city via the Boston Duck Tours, we needed to find a place to eat. We decided on lobster rolls, but we had no idea where to go. We asked around, and I […]
On Third Cafe, The Jersey Shore
“Coffee… because adulting is hard.” After my work meetings, I needed to find a place to eat before jumping on the road and heading home. I realized I was very close to the Jersey Shore (Sea Girt area), a place I had never been to before. I was curious what the the beach was all […]