Another place to love—Holland, Michigan
Yes, they have Tulips—in May. But there are many more reasons to visit Holland Michigan. Lake Michigan for another. Wide downtown sidewalks, great variety of colorful flowers, many unique local and national clothing stores, terrific restaurants, awesome brewery and...
TRAVEL brings such fun food discoveries. Ever hear of Doritos Walking Taco?
It was only $5.00 on the menu. When It came, it appeared to be a personal size bag of Doritos. Hummm. However, it gave off a warm aroma, so I ripped it open and voila–a great lunch surprise. Thank you Snax Restaurant, Lebanon, NH.When I asked the waitress about its...
Good Soup Knows No Season
A bunch of broccoli can always be found reasonably priced at the grocery store, all seasons of the year these days. Need a quick but light in calories supper to eat in front to the TV? Skinny "Cream" of Broccoli Bisque is where we will start. When I announced to my...
Delicious Destination- Dayton, Ohio
Lots of reasons to visit Dayton, Ohio LIke to walk? Check out the Univerity of Dayton campus-perfectly manicured, wide-sidewalked with plenty of benches to rest. Or visit the nationally know Woodlawn Cemetery- 200 acres that make up one of the nation's oldest “garden”...
Road Trip, Book Club, Bed Time Reading/Listening?
I enthusiastically, eagerly and earnestly recommend Alton Brown's new book, whether in print but especially Audio.. You wil find Humor, Philosophy, Cooking Tips and background info that is admirable and will surprist. Food for Thoughtby Brown, AltonFormat:...
Sweet Potatoes are getting a bad rap. Pay attention to the facts.
Sweet potatoes make a perfect landscape for a weekly meal. Stuffed with spinach (recipe follows) or even broccoli. "Potatoes sometimes get a bad rap for being high in carbohydrates, but sweet potatoes are packed with potassium (good for blood pressure), fiber (good...
Sweet Potatoes—a 2025 Food Trend and No, not Sweet Potato Fries
Quick Baked Sweet Potato with Crispy ShellBaked sweet potatoes make a perfect landscape for a vegetable-based supper. Here is a quick- fix method that works also for stuffed Idaho potatoes:The skin of the baked potato is rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and...
An update on Dates from a visit to Dateland, Arizona
Date varieties: Mejool-Considered the ultimate delicacy, Medjool dates are the largest dates grown in North America. They are a soft, sweet, succulent date with a velvety texture and a taste so decadent that Medjool dates were originally grown in Morocco exclusively...
Food/Restaurant/Dinner In or Out Trend for 2025
"The hottest trend in hospitality will be … hospitality.Getting wrapped in a warm blanket of good service is an antidote to feelings of disconnection and loneliness, which Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has identified as a growing public health epidemic. He suggests...
Thanksgiving Mash
It may be “thyme” for butternut squash but it’s also a “sage” adventure to tweak the traditional herbs used in cooking butternut squash. Colorful and uniquely shaped winter squashes abound locally in autumn and hold well throughout the winter season. Bring several...