I co-authored “Alive and Cooking” with my friend Maryann De Leo. Half of the book is recipes and the other half is health, nutrition, and lifestyle information for older adults and people taking care of elderly parents. Maryann’s dear friend Chris’s mother (Gladys) was known for her delicious Irish stew. This is an easy gluten-free […]
Thoughtful gifts, fragrant flowers, and dinner dates are all great, and they mean a lot… but true LOVE is what really matters. The best gift we can ever give someone is being truly present for them, which means listening with our hearts as well as our ears. This means connecting with peaceful, deep, love-filled presence […]
Tahini is a sesame butter/paste, that is popular in Middle Eastern cuisine. “Studies show sesamol, a natural chemical found in sesame seeds and sesame oil, has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging benefits. Other studies say it also has strong anti-cancer effects. Sesame seeds have more phytosterols than other nuts and seeds, and these plant compounds have […]
May all the joys of this beautiful season be yours! One of my favorite things to do at Christmas time is to make a warm cozy drink. Two of my favorite winter holiday drinks are Vegan Eggnog and Cinnamon Chai Tea Latte. Here are the recipes! Vegan Eggnog This is an easy recipe to […]
Pear Bread Recipe Pear Bread is a delicious fruit-filled bread recipe. It is naturally sweet and full of flavor with fresh pears, cinnamon, vanilla, and nuts. This recipe makes a savory, special breakfast dish for holiday occasions or anytime. I started making this recipe, because my sweet neighbor kept bringing me lots of pears off […]
It’s August and it is pretty hot right now in Texas. August is a good time for fresh, tree-ripened peaches! With all the fresh fruit available right now, this is the perfect time to make refreshing, home-made popsicles that are vegan, vegetarian, raw, gluten-free and very hydrating! The great thing about freezing fresh fruit is […]
Many of you may be cooking out this 4th of July. This is a great vegan/vegetarian version to serve plant-based diners. I take a Portobello Mushroom with me when I am going to cookouts and I want to be able to have something plant-based to eat with everyone. (This is one of my favorite savory […]
I grew up in Texas with a family of Southern cooks. Biscuits were a favorite bread served with many meals. Here is an easy recipe. Gluten-free flour works well in this recipe. Biscuits are delicious reheated later, or buttered and broiled. Ingredients: 1 T. yeast (meant for use with whole-grain flour) 2 T. non-chlorinated warm […]
Many people don’t like eating vegetables. One way to help encourage the enjoyment of steamed vegetables is to add a sauce to them. This adds a richness to the flavor. It also makes some simple vegetables seem very festive. My mother always served this hollandaise sauce with cooked artichokes. It was one of Papa’s favorite […]
May the Irish hills caress you. May her lakes and rivers bless you. May the luck of the Irish enfold you. May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you. ~Irish Blessing I always think of Saint Patrick’s Day as a day of spring. I have lots of “Patricks” and red-haired people in my family, so […]