There has never been a better time to enjoy the wonderful benefits of smoothies and juices. Our local stores and supermarkets are bursting with tantalizing fresh fruits and vegetables, and many of... Read more >>

2 cups canned artichoke hearts (the kind in water, not marinated) One lemon, with its peel grated, its juice saved 1/2 small garlic clove 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons loosely chopped... Read more >>

Part of traveling is sampling the local fare. Today many of these delicacies can be ordered online. So my question is: without a few tequilas and the feeling of exploration, will we order these things… Read more >>

This is a quick and easy loaf cake for all occasions. It bakes in a ribbed loaf pan which you can find on line for $9.99 compared to $25.99 in specialty cooking shops (search for ribbed loaf pan.)... Read more >>

Bacon is the great equalizer in American cuisine. It brings lofty dishes down to earth and elevates the mundane to new heights. It’s not surprising that most vegetarians I know covet the loin… Read more >>

Maybe a long forgotten swizzle stick caught your eye. Maybe you heard laughter and the clinking of glasses on your way home from work. Whatever the reason, you cannot get “cocktail party”... Read more >>

Looking for something simple and hearty for a winter meal that your whole family will enjoy? Ginger Tracy, CFT, CNC, a nutritionist and exercise consultant in Beverly Hills, says cooking with a crock... Read more >>

I have an on again, off again love affair with the Waffle House. Through the years, this yellow and black institution has played various roles in my life, but none more important than... Read more >>