This time of the year I tend to become a little bit “homesick.” And when I say home, I mean New York City. I have lived there for almost four years and had the chance to experience all four seasons several times. And while I…

I love bread. There it is. i said it.  These days this confession feels like saying you eat meat from factory farming or that you like trans-fatty acids. With gluten being banished from our plates because it’s blamed to be unhealthy bread has earned a…

Have you ever heard of or eaten Zucchini bread? You are probably a big fan of carrot cake (who isn’t?), so you know that putting veggies into your baked goods makes a lot of sense. But Zucchini? When I saw a recipe some months ago,…

Last weekend I went hiking with my girlfriends, and it was probably our last hiking trip for this year. It is already getting pretty chilly up in the mountains, and most cabins are closing down in October. Even better that I made the most of…

Summertime is about being outside, enjoying the sun and spending time with your family and friends. And what better way to do that than with a picnic in the park or a lovely BBQ at a friend’s house. I love eating outside, and I especially…

It’s that time of the year when everyone is getting ready for the holidays, planning family gatherings, and baking their favorite holiday cookies. And somehow it’s the old traditional recipes that satisfy the most. It’s something about that warm and cozy feeling when you have…