One of the best things about spending time with family is sharing a meal together. Like most of us, you probably have at least one or two loved ones with special dietary needs. If you’ve got a vegan or vegetarian coming to dinner, don’t panic! It may seem a little strange or intimidating, but creating […]
European cuisine lovers can enjoy many fabulous German recipes in a whole new way. Fans of bratwurst, potato salad, and German chocolate cake can make each of these dishes and more in, to your surprise, in a slow cooker. Already excited about the flavors that emanate from this country’s cuisine? Just wait until you taste these […]
One of the best things about spending time with family is sharing a meal together. Like most of us, you probably have at least one or two loved ones with special dietary needs. If you’ve got a vegan or vegetarian coming to dinner, don’t panic! It may seem a little strange or intimidating, but creating […]
European cuisine lovers can enjoy many fabulous German recipes in a whole new way. Fans of bratwurst, potato salad, and German chocolate cake can make each of these dishes and more in, to your surprise, in a slow cooker. Already excited about the flavors that emanate from this country’s cuisine? Just wait until you taste these […]
One of the best things about spending time with family is sharing a meal together. Like most of us, you probably have at least one or two loved ones with special dietary needs. If you’ve got a vegan or vegetarian coming to dinner, don’t panic! It may seem a little strange or intimidating, but creating […]
“So, what do you eat?” Oh yes. I’ve been guilty of asking this question to a vegan. It’s hard sometimes when you’re eating the Standard American Diet (SAD) to understand how someone could enjoy a meal without a big juicy slab of meat or a cold glass of milk. But it’s entirely and completely possible. […]
It’s time for Meatless Monday! I hope you all are excited because this has become a weekly tradition for my family, and I’m about to share some of my favorite recipes with you. I would like to start by clarifying that by no means am I a vegetarian. I enjoy my bacon, burgers, and brats […]
On November 13, I attended a cooking class at cookware giant Sur La Table. The topic: Vegetarian dishes. Our fearless leader, teacher, and chef/owner at Sweet Cassava, Susan Taves, led our group of eight down an unforgettable path of new discoveries, interesting factoids about food and the world of professional cooking, and best of all […]
Mac and cheese was always a favorite dinner recipe at my house. Mom would make it with Velveeta and milk, perfectly gooey and cheesy every time. It was far and away one of my favorite meals. As an adult, I still make it from time to time; although, my tastes have gotten a bit more […]
Believe it or not, summer is coming to a close. Back-to-school sales are beginning, and school itself will be starting soon. Can you believe how fast the season went? For me, it feels like only a few days ago it was just starting to warm up. Now, we are looking ahead to fall and Thanksgiving. […]
