It looks like psychedelic coral, but this edible flower in the brassicas (cruciferous) vegetable family.It’s best served blanched, or cooked gently to preserve the texture and flavor, which is close to that of cauliflower, and the color, which is a mix of olive green with bits of gold running through.I also learned it is absolutely […]

This moist, fudgy delicious treat is naturally sweetened with Mejool dates, which are high in fiber, potassium and iron. The unsweetened cocoa powder contains antioxidants that lower blood pressure. Once the ingredients are assembled, they take just a quick whirl in the food processor before rolling into balls, and voila! From Dr. Dean Ornish’s UnDo […]

  This dish is so ingrained in Italian culture, HBO’s The Sopranos entitled the series music soundtrack Peppers and Eggs.   Frying peppers are sweet, tender, and thin skinned.   I grew up with garden frying peppers as a common side dish in my home. Besides Peppers and Eggs, we used them to make sandwiches […]

Consequence to this cool, wet summer in New Jersey, fabulously plump and sweet blueberries showed up in my latest organic produce share from Purple Dragon. Thick, creamy, and naturally sweet, this is the perfect reboot to start your day. You can use frozen mango, if you do not have fresh, and add a small handful of […]

My biweekly share of organic produce from Purple Dragon had copious amounts of beautiful escarole, so naturally this minestra was its’ delectable fate. Minestra means “soup” in Italian, and has a long history in Italian heritage. It comes from the Latin ministrare, or “to administer,” reflecting that it is served from a primary bowl, from a […]