New Veggie Lasagna

In interest of dinner, speed, and hunger, I put together a veggie lasagna with spinach and lots of fresh herbs from the garden. I also wanted to make it as close to vegan as possible. They reason why is that the more I read and learn about links from the links between animal based proteins and cancer and heart disease the more I want to try eating as close to vegan as possible. I also realize I’m weak and my willpower lasts about as long as the gas tank in my GMC Yukon. ...continue reading about New Veggie Lasagna...

Restaurant Review

It may look like I’ve been slacking on the recipe publishing (and I have), however I have a good excuse. I’ve been reading a book called the China Study by T. Colin Campbell. It’s title “The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-term Health” suggests only a portion of the content and research of the book. It is a fascinating study along with significant research that suggests the causality of cancer and heart disease and the ability through food to literally turn them on and off. ...continue reading about Restaurant Review...

Jicama “Fries”

Leslie and I disagree on this one and that’s OK. Peoples’ tastes differ and she has a right to her own opinion. (She’s wrong, but she has a right to her opinion . This is a dilemma I face every time I cook for a party or a group of people. What can I make that appeal to everyone? In reality, nothing. Not even ice water because some people will want bottled, others will want a lemon wedge, and someone else only drinks water from a 10,000 year old glacier. (By the way, the water that comes out of my refrigerator door once came from a glacier). ...continue reading about Jicama "Fries"...

Tomato and Corn Summer Soup

Summer vegetables are finally coming into the farmer’s markets and ripening in my garden. The spinach and lettuce are official gone because of the heat while tomatoes, corn, greens, and melons are all coming along nicely. One of my most favorite vegetables is the tomato. I have many memories of picking tomatoes with my Mom in the tomato farms of South Florida (sadly all gone now) and eating one or two really ripe and juicy tomatoes from the vine. While I probably consumed more pesticides and dirt that kids today are willing to do, there were apparently very good tasting pesticides. I don’t think my twitching is any indication of a problem, but the jury is still out on that one. Growing up with my grandmother on a chicken farm also availed Georgia sweet corn. ...continue reading about Tomato and Corn Summer Soup...