April 10, 2012
This pesto recipe is vegan and can be easily made raw as well. The pesto itself is gluten-free; I served mine over traditional pasta but gluten-free pasta can be used as well. I love making different variations of pesto. I always add fresh basil but sometimes I’ll add other ingredients such as fresh mint, fresh [...]
January 25, 2011
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 [...]
Over the weekend, I was in the mood for the oldie-but-goodie grilled cheese sandwich. I made mine with a Mediterranean flare. And I baked it. I usually shave or grate Asiago cheese and add it to salads, pasta or other dishes. I rarely ever melt this cheese. Anyway, it melted nicely like a good little [...]
Yes ~ avocado season is re-emerging. At the grocery store, I am always so tempted to buy the avocados from the other part of the globe when they’re not in season – only to come home and taste one and be so sorry I did. Nothing beats a local ripe avocado. Anyway, this appetizer is [...]