When it comes to food shopping – and meal choices – we have learned to base our decision on seasonal, local produce in all the colors of the rainbow. Well guess what, right now that might just not be good enough. If you live in California, or anywhere else in the United States, for that matter, we have to consider the impact that the current drought has on agriculture that currently consumes 80% of all the water used in the State. You’d be surprised how much water it takes to grow a slice of avocado, three tangerines or a bunch of grapes. Come and cook with us! Continue reading “From Drought to Table”
Month: May 2015
Can’t Beat Meat Loaf
Memorial Day might be around the corner, but instead of reaching for those white pants, we have been wearing our puffies to stay warm. The unseasonably cold weather front coming through Northern California has us been wishing for comfort food. What better way to warm our stomach, body and soul than meat loaf. Come and cook with us! Continue reading “Can’t Beat Meat Loaf”
Make Way for Preserved Lemons in Your Life
If you are like me and have a sweet spot for Middle Eastern foods, then you have probably tried a few recipes that feature preserved lemon. Or at least you have seen them on the ingredient list and maybe wondered what they are. Don’t be discouraged and give preserved lemons a try. They are easy to make, add an amazing flavor intensity to any dish and absolutely belong into your range of condiments. Come and cook with us! Continue reading “Make Way for Preserved Lemons in Your Life”
Wellness: From the Inside Out
When it comes to the blog, we most often focus on the How to cook. Sometimes, we also want to talk about the Why. Last week, I attended a wellness workshop held at The Hivery in Sausalito and conceived by Mill Valley’s very own Juice Girl, Melora Johnson. The panel included Dr. Josefa Rangel, an Integrative doctor with a practice in Marin, Jason Way, a Naturopathic Doctor in Mill Valley, and Clean Eat Nutrition, run by Eris Cushner and Sandrine Ghosh, two nutritionists. The interactive panel discussion offered ideas, recipes and information on promoting wellness from the inside out. Here are my key take-aways. Come and cook with us! Continue reading “Wellness: From the Inside Out”
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