Kale has become very trendy in the past few years and with good reason. Besides being packed full of nutrients, it’s a strong hearty green. I love kale salad because it doesn’t get wilted by dressing. I love it in soups and stews too. I was looking for a new way to use it and…
Skillet Gnocchi with Spinach and White Beans
I was honored to be asked recently to do some in-school cooking demonstrations as part of Atlanticare’s Healthy Schools, Healthy Children and Growing Green programs. These programs are intended to increase food literacy and address the rising rate of childhood and adult obesity. They partner with 89 schools in South Jersey to offer services related…
How to Use Overripe Bananas
I used to get really stressed out by overripe bananas. They would be sitting on my counter getting darker every day, silently telling me to eat them. Once I started using overripe bananas in cooking, I now actually buy more than I need just for this purpose. The kids can eat them all week and and…
Juicing
I have limited space in my kitchen so appliances have to really earn their keep to stay on the counter rather than getting tucked away in a cabinet. This honor goes to appliances that get used often enough that I want to have them at my fingertips. This special space is reserved for my food processor, blender, stand…
