If you have been to a Thai restaurant lately, chances are you've seen a Green Papaya dish on the menu. At our restaurant, The Pearl Dragon, it's fairly new, but a big hit. Fresh, raw Thai green papaya, carrots, lime, cilantro, it just screams of flavor. It's my new favorite … [Read more...]
Action Hero Chocolate Chip Waffles
When my daughter has a friend sleep over, it's almost inevitable that the morning breakfast will be waffles with turkey sausage & strawberries. Little do these tikes know that the waffles are full of extra fiber, nutrient rich almond meal & flax seed oil. A friend of mine … [Read more...]
Naturally Colored Easter Eggs
I did this with my daughter last Easter…the colors are soft and pretty. To make the stripes, wipe off the dye just after removing from the color bath. You can also soak over night in the refrigerator, just make sure the entire egg is covered with the dye water. I adapted the … [Read more...]
Orzo Salad with Feta & Pine Nuts
1 pound orzo juice & zest from 2 large lemons 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted 1 1/4 cups feta (6 ounces), crumbled 1 cup thinly sliced scallion greens salt & pepper to taste Cook orzo in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Coconut Oil
Yes, it’s true – I love coconut oil! When I bring it out to cook with in my classes, everyone cringes and draws their bodies back and away! ”NO”, I say, “it’s gotten a bad wrap! Let me tell you about the benefits of coconut oil!” By the end of class, I have new converts and … [Read more...]