My grandma is not doing well. She has Alzheimer’s. Her memory is progressively getting worse. I just saw her in November and she was fine. Now she’s like a different person. She struggles to find words, words she knows but can’t articulate. Her thoughts get jumbled. She has something meaningful to say but halfway through [...]
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Sorry I’ve been missing in action lately. I gave my blog a pretty new face after upgrading WordPress and Thesis finally. I fixed a few old bugs on my blog and then I had to fix a bunch of news ones with the upgrades. Hope everyone is enjoying their spring so far. I would love [...]
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In the spirit of spring cleaning and in honor of Earth Day, I bring you three homemade juices made of fresh fruit and vegetables. These juices are light and refreshing and not too sweet. I’ve been toying with the idea of making juices for a while now. This morning I was feeling inspired to celebrate [...]
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I was sent home from the Napa conference at the Culinary Institute of America with a plethora of recipes. As I was paging through some materials from the Bean Institute and a couple of other bean associations, I came across this recipe – a chocolate cake based on chickpeas. I thought I’d give it a [...]
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I spent last weekend in Napa cooking in the beautiful kitchen of The Culinary Institute of America (CIA). A conference was being held by a subgroup of the American Dietetic Association so the group was mainly comprised of culinary dietitians. The theme was “Passport to Flavor: A World Cuisines Culinary Workshop.”
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Throughout the month of March, I’ve been reading the few Irish cookbooks I own and paying special attention to traditional Irish ingredients in honor of my Irish heritage. I’ve been really inspired by the stories and traditions I’ve learned through these recipes and I plan to incorporate pieces of Irish cuisine into my cooking repertoire. And [...]
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St. Patrick’s Day is definitely in the air. I can feel it in my Irish blood. In the spirit of celebrating my Irish heritage this month, I bring you another Irish recipe. I know there are a million Irish Soda Bread recipes out there but the recipe below is simply a keeper. In the shuffle of [...]
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* A warm congrats to Michelle, lucky #13, for winning the $50 CSN Gift Card!! Thank you to all who participated. ~~~ Question: What does a 7-course Irish meal usually consist of? Answer: A boiled potato and a 6-pack of Guinness Actually, truth be told, Irish cuisine has come a long way. In celebrating my Irish heritage this [...]
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Boy, has time escaped me. The last couple of weeks have been a little crazy around here. We moved! Even though the new place is just a couple of towns over, it’s still a m-o-v-e. And as much as I like to think we don’t have that much stuff, the move made realize otherwise. Regardless, we’re [...]
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A special congrats to Tina of Washington, lucky #37, for winning my latest giveaway. Hope you buy something special with your Macy’s Gift Card! Also, a warm thank you to Jen of A Girl & Her Carrot and Elyse of The Cultural Dish for awarding me the Stylish Blogger Award. These ladies are so sweet. You [...]
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February marks American Heart Month. Although heart disease is sometimes thought of as a “man’s disease,” it’s the leading cause of death for both women and men in the U.S., and women account for nearly 50% of heart disease deaths. The good news is we can take steps to reduce our risk. Life’s Simple 7 [...]
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Good news! First off, it’s my 100th post blogiversary. Woohoo! I’d like to take this opportunity to give you a virtual hug and thank you for your support. I’ve had so much fun with this blog where I’ve had the chance to ‘meet’ most of you. You give me inspiration. Thanks for helping make this [...]
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Super Bowl Sunday is right around the corner. February 6th to be exact. Green Bay Packers versus Pittsburgh Steelers. My last blog post was dedicated to my godmother. It’s only natural I dedicate this post to my godfather. The Pittsburgh Steelers are my godfathers’ favorite sports team of all time. He’s a fanatic. His still [...]
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As I’ve said before, my most memorable childhood memories are usually the ones centered around food. Surprise, surprise … Ever year, my family would gather at my godparents’ house on Christmas Eve. Aunts, uncles, grandparents, and cousins. I distinctly remember cracking walnuts and opening roasted chestnuts in the dim living room next to their warm, decorated [...]
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It may be the dead of winter but I’ve been craving Thai flavors lately. Yes, that’s right. I’m fantasizing about sunbathing on a tiny island somewhere in the South Pacific sipping a Mai Thai. Sadly, a Thai-inspired dish will have to do for now. As I mentioned in a previous post, quinoa is classified with [...]
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One of my new year resolutions is to work on my memory. Somehow I have forgotten big pieces of my past. And this really saddens me. My genius best friend, though, has an incredible memory. She’s a great storyteller, too, so she reinvents memories of our shared past and I closely listen (ooing and ahhing) [...]
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Can you believe 2010 has come and gone already? I feel like it was summer just yesterday. Really, blogging about a tomato-tasting bash and watermelon salsa. And not having a true winter here in California will forever throw me off. 2010 brought a lot of change into my life. I talk about some of those [...]
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For those of you who celebrate the holiday, I wish you & your loved ones a very Merry Christmas ! ! !
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I promised myself I wouldn’t fall into the Christmas frenzy trap this year. So much for that. If only I was a better planner. Is there an award for most skilled holiday procrastinator? If there is, I think I definitely deserve that award. But I have finally put together my Christmas menu! And I’m sharing [...]
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I love almonds. I love sweets. But what I especially love are almond-flavored sweets. I don’t know if you’re like me, but I could eat almond paste by the spoonful. Whenever I visit France, I make a beeline for an almond croissant. Not only do I love authentic croissants, but croissants aux amandes are just [...]
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It may not be Saint Patrick’s Day but for an Irish girl there’s always a reason to celebrate … with Irish Soda Bread. I bought buttermilk the other day without a plan. No recipe in mind. And it’s unlike me to buy buttermilk. It’s just not one of my staples. But something was itching me [...]
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A piece of good news on my side that I wanted to share with you. So every December, the tennis association releases new ratings of its players. I found out a couple of days ago that I moved up from a 2.5 rating to a 3.0 rating! Woohoo! I’m very excited because even though I’m [...]
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I know what you’re thinking…parsnips, how exciting… But really, this soup is fabulous. We’ll get to that. First, a couple of things I wanted to mention. 1. All month long, I’ll be the featured nutrition expert on Sweat & the City. You’ll be able to find my recipes, tips, and articles during the month [...]
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Hi guys. I am now on flickr so you can add me as a contact if you’re on there. If you’re not on flickr, feel free to take a look at my photos.
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There are two camps of people: those who like Brussels sprouts and those who do not. I’ve always liked them. Well maybe I shouldn’t say always. I never really had them growing up. We were more cabbage eaters, being Irish and all. But I find that many who don’t like them as adults were traumatized [...]
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Hi, I'm Trish. This is where I share my vegetarian recipes + culinary adventures. I focus on whole food recipes including vegan + gluten-free. More on Trish
