Fall has been late arriving here in the Carolina's with unusually warm weather, and I just couldn't wait to make dishes that capture the best of the season! This beautiful risotto dish featuring wonderful fresh shiitake mushrooms from J & J Family Farm in Clover, SC is the perfect dish to … [Read more...]
‘Dirt Poor’; The Soiling of America
There are certain minerals and nutrients which are absolutely vital to good health. The ideal way to get these nutrients into your diet is with organically grown produce; one would assume this should suffice? Unfortunately, it appears this is no longer the case, it seems tired, over farmed soil … [Read more...]
Rise and Shine! Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oatmeal with Quinoa
The morning rush, getting yourself and the kids up, fed and out the door before the sparrows have stirred in the morning is quite a feat for anyone! The breakfast selection in this morning scurry often falls to convenient sugary cereals and pastries, all of which begin the day with a ‘sugar … [Read more...]
White Grape & Cucumber Gazpacho with Hickory Smoked Trout
White grapes, cucumbers and apples marry together in this fabulous late summer gazpacho. Oh how I do love a cold soup, especially when it requires not firing up the stove in the seemingly endless summer! For this creation, presented live on the WCNC Charlotte Today Show, I used raw cashews as a … [Read more...]
Lemon Flan with Blueberry Balsamic Sauce
Flan! The classic silky smooth custard dessert with a caramel custard is found on the menu in a multiple of versions world wide. On my recent visit to Thames Farm, to film cooking segments for the The CN2 News Today Show I was inspired to create a version complimented with a blueberry balsamic … [Read more...]
Prosciutto Wrapped Fish Kebabs with Peaches & Pomegranate Glaze
The last inning of the seemingly endless summer and our fabulous South Carolina peaches inspired this gorgeous ready for the grill fish kebab. One of my most favorite proteins to work with is fish, but living inland finding good, truly fresh fish was a challenge, until the Saltwater … [Read more...]
Cooking at Thames Farm; Healing Never Tasted so Good!
Where my real food journey began, on a farm! This past week I was thrilled to make a trip out to one of my favorite farms, Thames Farm in Lancaster, SC, to film cooking segments for the CN2 Today Show. Born and raised on a farm in South Africa, farmers who are striving to raise food, the way food … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Mexican Chocolate Avocado Mousse
Chocolate and avocado; who knew these two nutrient rich foods would marry so well, to create a sublime dessert?! A blender or foods processor, a couple of ripe avocados and a few key ingredients is all you need to whip up the most amazingly rich and divine dessert; and guess what, the avocados … [Read more...]
Blueberry Kale & Walnut Salad with Blueberry Balsamic Dressing
Ah Kale... a quick search will firmly cement this leafy green in it's place of 'super-foods', meaning foods that are extremely nutritious and healing to the body. Loaded with the caratenoid lutein, folate and Vitamin K, these anti inflammatory compounds are known to dramatically improve cognitive … [Read more...]
Chili Lime Watermelon & Cucumber Salad with Shrimp & Whipped Feta
Late summer and the delicious sweet South Carolina watermelons inspired this cool summer composed salad. Marinating the watermelon and cucumber in a tangy dressing for a short time, creates a 'quick pickle' effect which draws out and intensifies the flavors. I paired with sweet, succulent Royal … [Read more...]
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