Trump’s Garlic Problem
This post was written for the #ImmigrationIsTasty campaign launched by food writer extraordinaire Cathy Erway. Share your own story or find others on social media…
Category: Recipes
One Simple Change, and Winnie Abramson’s Recipe for Homemade Yogurt
I’ve got a holiday present for you! One of my favorite bloggers, Winnie Abramson, ND, has written the excellent book One Simple Change: Surprisingly Easy Ways…
Watermelon, Mint, and Cider Vinegar Tonic
Need a refreshing, fruity drink for your July 4th celebration? Look no further than this tonic, which features sweet, juicy watermelon and apple cider vinegar.…
Cold Pistachio Soup, Anyone?
Last week was the latest in my series of New Persian Kitchen dinners. It was at Porsena, Chef Sara Jenkins’ classy Italian joint in the…
The New Persian Kitchen Arrives, + A Simple Artichoke Recipe
Well, the day that has seemed so far ahead of me for the last couple of years is finally here. The New Persian Kitchen comes…
Whole Living Action Plan 2013
Have you seen the gorgeous healthy lifestyle magazine Whole Living? I call it Martha Stewart’s “new age” magazine, because it’s full of advice on healing…
Sweet Potato and Cranberry Cornmeal Biscuits
Happy holidays!
I hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving. I went to a potluck at a dear friend’s home in Brooklyn. There were fourteen of us this…
Storm Food
Yesterday I went out to the Rockaways in Queens, an area that was devastated by hurricane Sandy. The power is still out, the roads are…
Blog, Soups, Vegan, Vegetarian
A Refreshing Veggie and Fruit Cleanse
On the occasion of my dear friends Bart and Lisa’s (yup!) wedding, I just spent an indulgent weekend in Des Moines, IA. Sound like a…
Cranks for the Memories
When I’m in the country, I’m a sucker for homemade ice cream. I don’t eat it much in the city, but get me around fresh…
Grilled Fish with Herb Salsa at La Cocina Que Canta Cooking School
A few days ago I got back from a dream week in Baja California at the health spa Rancho La Puerta. It sounds like a…
Blog, Gluten Free, Recipes, Soups, Vegan
Rancho La Puerta + Watermelon Gazpacho
Happy summer everyone! It finally feels like it here in New York. I enjoy the mellowness of the city in summer, but I’m quite happy…