One of my favorite cookbooks is Moosewood Restaurant; Cooks at Home. Authored by the Moosewood Collective, these Collective cooks reflect the origins of "good food" and its benefits to our everyday table. I turn to it when I'm looking for what we now call "clean
Ah, summer time and the delicious fragrance of fresh vegetables. This month we offer some tasty suggestions for preparing those farm fresh veggies. Check out the sauces that make them even better. And the Zesty Butter is a nice complement to your grilled corn. Summer
Emoji Sushi & Teriyaki is a newish restaurant on Old York Road in Abington. My travels take me past it frequently, and a recommendation from a good friend finally got me to check it out. My dinner companion and I have visited a number of
It’s summer. You’re thinking iced tea, right? Warm evenings on the deck? Maybe the ice cream truck circling the neighborhood, the brittle tinkle of its song repeating until your eardrums bleed? Sorry. I’m – I’m not feeling the summer. You see, in two incredibly short months, my daughter
With Father's Day coming and Independence Day (a/k/a The Fourth of July) just around the corner, I thought a few tips to organize your grill area might be just the ticket! This time of year, like you, your food doesn't even want to be inside either!
Yum! It’s that time…. Smoothie Time! Whether you’re tethered to a small drinking container or one of those 40oz. monsters, these are the drinks that will keep you refreshed and satisfied. And they’re good for you. P.S. I have a friend who ads nutritional powder
Incredible teachers who put me on the road to lifelong learning A CHANCE meeting with a friend led to a conversation about the importance of a good education. I was reminded of how blessed I was to have had excellent teachers who had a positive influence
Just a few weeks ago, I was strolling down Nicollett Mall, a bustling street in Minneapolis. Bruce Springsteen’s Born to Run pulsed from an outdoor speaker, further up the Mall. The Wendy of that song sweats in the streets. This Wendi was sweating, too. And shivering. Why I was
This month took me to three special spots across our reading area. Very local AND Independent, these businesses reflect what is the best of small businesses out there. Our first stop was El Limon Taqueria. My friend Terri and I stopped in for an impromptu dinner
This month I checked out something newish in Morrisville, Yardley Distillery Tex-Mex Grill. And for good reason!! Home to handcrafted spirits and great food, Nicole and Frederick Rabena have added another notch to their successful Yardley Restaurant Group. Joined with friends, Roland and Diane, we had an
