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Fuyu Persimmons

In Uncategorized On December 29, 2010 0 Comments

If you’ve never really liked persimmons, don’t give up yet. Try the Japanese “fuyu” persimmon–it’s sweet, delicate, and without that astringent pucker factor. The fruit is ripe when… Read More »

Carbs vs. Fats in the News (AGAIN!)

In Uncategorized On December 29, 2010 0 Comments

I found this article dangerously misleading. While it is true that there are no essential carbohydrates, there are essential vitamins and minerals as well as phytonutrients that are… Read More »

Buddha Hand Citron

In Uncategorized On December 28, 2010 0 Comments

Maybe you’ve come across this weird-looking fruit in a gourmet grocery and wondered what planet it came from. I first saw it among other exotic fruits in an… Read More »

Edamame Salad: the Perfect "Bring-a-Dish" Item

In Recipes On December 22, 2010 0 Comments

Okay, the picture is new (just made it for a party on Sunday), but the recipe is from my first cookbook, Omega 3 Cuisine (word for word). It’s… Read More »

Hot & Cold Vodka for the Holidays

In Uncategorized On December 21, 2010 2 Comments

This is perfect in freezing cold weather (or anytime, actually). Served fresh from the freezer, it’s a knockout. You get this thick, icy flow down your throat, immediately… Read More »

Cannellini and Pumpkin Soup

In Uncategorized On December 18, 2010 2 Comments

A really simple, but succulent dish.  Onion, leek, celery, garlic and pumpkin, sauteed in just a couple tablespoons of EVOO with a few rosemary sprigs and sea salt…. Read More »