Wilted Lettuce and Onions

When I was a young girl, my parents had a garden, and I used to love to pluck ripe tomatoes from the vine, use my t-shirt to rub off any dirt, and then eat that warm, juicy mater whole…just like you would an apple. I’d get tomato juice and seeds all over me, but who … [read more]

Two Ways to Enjoy Beets…Baked Beet Chips and Wilted Beet Greens

A few weeks ago, I made a resolution to try eating beets. It wasn’t a New Year’s resolution, but I just decided one day a few weeks ago that it was something I wanted to do. I don’t think I’ve eaten a beet since I was a kid, and since I’m pushin’ 50…well…it’s been a … [read more]

Tzatziki Salad with Quinoa

I love tzatziki sauce on just about everything. It’s wonderful as a dipping sauce for kabobs, matches perfectly with falafel, and goes great with gyros. It’s also goes great with fish…much better than tarter sauce I think. In addition, it also enhances the flavor of mixed baby greens when you use it as a dressing … [read more]