Seaweed Wrapped Tofu
The roasted seaweed wrapped around the tofu in the dish imparts a vegetarian “fish” flavor. Continue reading Seaweed Wrapped Tofu
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Social worker, community organizer and bon vivant.
Becoming a Mindful Chef
You will not only learn how to cook, but also to eat and enjoy it in a way that nourishes your body and mind fully. When we know how to nourish ourselves, we will be able to cultivate joy and happiness. Continue reading Becoming a Mindful Chef
The Outer Limits of Cauliflower
Have we asked too much of cauliflower? Has the cauliflower craze played out in American cookery? If new experimentation with cauliflower continues to lead to dead ends, will its popularity wane? Continue reading The Outer Limits of Cauliflower
Cannellini and Broccoli Pie with Polenta
A simple, inexpensive, tasty, and all-vegetable version of Shepherd’s Pie made with cannellini beans, broccoli and polenta. Continue reading Cannellini and Broccoli Pie with Polenta
Celebrate Memphis Black Restaurant Week March 6-12
Memphis Black Restaurant Week (March 6-12) celebrates the culinary contributions of black-owned restaurants and eateries while reaching out to new customers. Black Restaurant Week also champions the cause for increasing black wealth in a city known for limited economic opportunities for black-owned businesses. Continue reading Celebrate Memphis Black Restaurant Week March 6-12
Place at the Table Recruiting for Dining Out for Life
I am delighted to assist Friends For Life in recruiting Memphis area restaurants to participate in Dining Out for Life® on April 27, 2017. Continue reading Place at the Table Recruiting for Dining Out for Life
Clean Eating Sends a Dirty Message
When I hear eating clean or clean eating, I imagine that someone . . . . . somewhere . . . . . is eating something dirty. Continue reading Clean Eating Sends a Dirty Message
Remembering Pasta Fagioli in the Piedmont
A simple dish of pasta and beans takes me back to the warm hospitality of Italy. Continue reading Remembering Pasta Fagioli in the Piedmont
Eggcellent Indian-Spiced Breakfast Hash
The garlic, fresh ginger, crushed red pepper, turmeric, and mustard & coriander seed amazed us with bold flavors in this hash. Continue reading Eggcellent Indian-Spiced Breakfast Hash
Give Thanks to the Lard!
Up until a about 100 years century ago, lard was a popular source of fat for cooking and baking all over the world. In the last decade, trend-setting American chefs began using lard in their recipes (fat rendered from pigs). What changed? Continue reading Give Thanks to the Lard!
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