Arrival of Autumn…

While the northern hemisphere is enjoying the burst of Spring, here in Australia we’re heralding the arrival of Autumn. There’s just something about the fall season…a crispness to the air, crunchy colourful leaves and a certain excitement about the comfort slow-cooked...

Simply Sensational…

It seems everyone is looking for ways to keep things simple in the kitchen leading up to the holidays. That doesn’t mean that you have to give up good choices for nutritionally deplete convenience foods! “And arrival of the “silly season”...

A Little Power Goes A Long Way…

It’s 3 p.m. and the afternoon slump hits. You’re at work and the well-stocked break room is just down the hall. You begin to fight with yourself about it…but you know the craving is going to win. You start thinking about which treat would make you feel less guilty...

Remembering The Salad Days…

 Most might think that growing up in Alabama afforded little in the way of cultured cuisine (keeping in mind that southern food has a unique culture all its own). However, I was fortunate to have an English mother who always cooked dishes that stood well apart from...

The Kale Craze…is it really all that?

Ok, I admit it…I am crazy for kale. I’ve been eating kale for years, but my fondness for this “queen of greens” seems stronger every year. I’m not exactly sure how or when it began, but let’s face it: kale is en vogue. Whether you’re a foodie or not, this not so...