During the recession of the 1990’s, a friend of mine and some of his friends started an online magazine called, “The Hard Luck Times.” It was a place for networking and also tips to weather the economic downturn. I wrote a food column for the magazine. In my first article I suggested that the best…
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Lemon, Basil and pink peppercorn marinated tofu
I’m excited to share with you one of my favorite snacks: lemon, basil and pink peppercorn marinated tofu. I love using tofu in recipes. In addition to its health benefits, I love its firm texture and the fact that it takes on the flavor of any marinade beautifully. Here I use pink peppercorns which aren’t…
Tabbouleh
Heres your new favorite summer potluck salad! Great the day you make it, but even better the next day! This tabbouleh is fresh and chewy, bright with lemon, and full of antioxidants and fiber for detoxification. Typically made with bulgur wheat, you can also substitute quinoa or farro. Bulgur is made from cracked whole grain wheat berries and…
Larb
I want to talk about blood sugar… again! A dip in blood sugar can make you irritable and tired (‘hangry”) and can precipitate cravings for sugar, carbs and even alcohol. The best way to avoid cravings is to stop them before they start. One way to manage this is to eat plenty of protein. Protein…
