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My daughter Carly and I were talking about "garden guilt" recently. That's when you have more produce than you can eat and not a lot of time to can or freeze all your garden goodies. If you have a crock...
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I love cookbooks- they are mini vacations. In fact, while traveling I try to buy a regional cookbook as my trip souvenir. I love to read about how someone discovered the joy of food, different ways to cook and new...
There’s sweet, salty, bitter, sour and umami. Umami is the earthy robust taste sensation that became official in 2000. Identified in 1909 by Japanese chemist, Kikunae Ikeda, the translation means roughly “delicious taste”. It’s a meaty, savory, deep taste and...
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Seaweeds are beautiful and so much more. Seaweeds happen to be the oldest family of plants and are an integral part of a healthy marine ecosystem. Seaweeds are not just good for the planet- seaweeds happen to be very good...
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When we think of eating seaweed we think sushi or salad. But adding seaweed to baked goods like pizza crust, breads, muffins and brownies adds nutrition and a rich "umami" flavor. Plus the seaweed helps keep your baked goods moist....
