Kale; that hardy salad green that is oh so trendy, we know it's loaded with antioxidants and really healthy, but if not done right the bouncy, hardy greens can be rather unappetizing! The trick I have found, is to dress up the kale with a tangy dressing, and really give it a good massage to … [Read more...]
Introducing the ‘Clean 15’ Detox!
Two new start dates, January 3rd & 10th Why do we need to detox? Year round the body is subject to a barrage of toxins, a few obvious ones being the chemicals, pesticides and toxins in our soil, food, water, and air supply. In addition to these exogenous chemical toxins, our … [Read more...]
Lemongrass & Shiitake Miso Zoodle Bowl
Sweet, sour, salty, bitter hot, and the fifth element 'umami'; a wonderful play of flavors come together in this warming, detoxifying Fall soup. This creation was made on site at J & J Family Farm filming with the CN2 Today Show ]. I had great fun creating this recipe with the array of … [Read more...]
Curried Roast Chicken & Apple Salad with Cranberry
How to make the best chicken salad ever! I have long been a fan of chicken salad, however I have an aversion to the goopy, mayo drenched deli versions so often found. This recipe is my version of years of tweaking to achieve chicken salad nirvana in a light, tangy, mildly curried … [Read more...]
Shiitake Mushroom, Roasted Butternut & Kale Risotto
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...]
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