Two sides of the coin ~ Toasted Pearl Barley Salad

July 23, 2016.Reading time 8 minutes.

When I competed on Food Network’s All Star Academy season 2, I was blessed to be mentored by Iron Chef and Food Network guru, Alex Guarnaschelli. She looked at me and my teammate Lee Abbot and said, “You will never look at cooking the same,ever again.” She was right. Competing on Food Network’s All Star […]

Red Fruit Salad with Cacao Chips for Breakfast

May 10, 2016.Reading time 3 minutes.

I believe food is Beautiful Healing Art. Okay, I am busted that’s the title of my new cookbook. Hee Hee. 🙂 Today I woke up and wanted to have a fruit salad for breakfast,but not any old fruit salad, something special. I am so happy it’s cherry season, because this girl love her some cherries. […]

What’s Trending in Food? Savory Yogurt and Turmeric/Curry Chickpeas and Greek Yogurt

March 11, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

Fashion!! We are always looking for what’s hot on the runways. So, I will indulge that side of us, for just a moment; Retro is the thing this season, designers are getting their inspiration, once again from the 60’s and 70’s, but just an essence of the era, from high waist and wide- legged pans, […]

Spring is almost here: Is it time to Detox?

March 2, 2016.Reading time 3 minutes.

A spring cleanse is an important regimen, no matter how healthy you are. Our bodies need a good cleansing from the previous diet of the winter. In the winter months we tend to get less exercise and we eat heavier, fattier and more comfort foods. Our metabolism slows down as much as 10%, so we […]

Beautiful Energy Food ~ Roasted Beets with Zucchini and Kale

February 24, 2016.Reading time 3 minutes.

I love food. I also love feeling and looking great. Eating healthy for me is essential. I am kidney transplant survivor, so how I eat makes a difference in my health. This Roasted Beet dish, is full of flavor, textures and nutrition. Here’s a few reasons you may want to try this simple recipe for […]

Caramelized Pears with homemade Granola and Mascarpone Cheese

February 18, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

Breakfast and brunch is my favorite time of the day to eat. I love everything about a good breakfast and brunch. I feel it’s the most creative time of the day to combine savory with sweet. You can have eggs, grits, muffins, toast, cakes, salmon, meat, chicken, juice, coffee and champagne, all at once. I […]

Super Bowl Smash Potato Bites

February 7, 2016.Reading time 2 minutes.

Super Bowl is tomorrow and I have to make something, yummy, easy and delicious! I don’t know about you, but for me the best thing about Super Bowl Sunday, is the food. My mind starts to race, what will I make this year? LOL :). Bingo!! Smash Potatoes!! Crazy, super simple as well. Bake some […]

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