How many ways can you eat quinoa for breakfast? I should be able to answer this question since I eat quinoa for breakfast almost every morning. I wake up hungry and I want to start the day off with lots of nutrients feeding my body to keep the creative juices flowing until midnight. Normally, my [...] Read more »
All of us that are involved with Fennel Friday are doing a FENNEL HAPPY DANCE … make that a FENNEL POLLEN HAPPY DANCE! The Wall Street Journal did a lovely article on Fennel Pollen and mentioned Pollen Ranch as one of three distributors for our delightful secret weapon and the inspiration for Fennel Friday! We [...] Read more »
Here are the nominees for the 2012 James Beard Awards; the awards ceremony will take place May 7. Food Coverage in a Food-Focused Publication Bon Appétit Gilt Taste Saveur Food Coverage in a General Interest Publication Los Angeles Magazine The Christian-Science Monitor New York Magazine Food-Related Column Josh Ozersky, Time.com Kevin Pang, Chicago Tribune Lettie [...] Read more »
Brie happens to be one of my obsessions. One of a long list but it ranks pretty high on the list. So high that I almost got busted by Customs trying to sneak incredible stinky French Brie back into the USA. I was foiled by a cocker spaniel. If anyone from Customs is reading this [...] Read more »
I got a call from my Mom tonight asking for some help to spread the word about a story she found. Mom was looking for a hot dog recipe and in her search ran across the story of Doug Stacey and Papa’s Almost Famous Hot Dogs in Harrisburg, Illinois. The town of Harrisburg Illinois has [...] Read more »
Getting healthy is a lifestyle change. We need to discard negative habits and work on forming positive new habits. I hate the word diet and for many people, using “diet” begins a road of self-defeat and anxiety. Let’s push all of that away for 2012 and work on setting realistic food goals for the New [...] Read more »
2012 is almost upon us and we all are wishing for abundance and prosperity for the New Year. Since so many New Year traditions revolve around food and food to eat for luck, the New Year is a great time to set the trend for the coming year and Eat Your Good Luck! Here is [...] Read more »
I can hardly believe that 2011 is just a few short days away from being over! It was at once a long and busy year that also seemed to pass in a blur. In reviewing Foodies Unite stats for the past year, I wanted to share the Best of 2011 according to what YOU were [...] Read more »
