Both the phallic-shaped asparagus and the luscious tomato that translates to “love apple” in many languages, have been favored as aphrodisiacs since ancient times. So it’s not surprising that my hot-blooded Transylvanian-Hungarian ancestors have come … Read More
Nouveau Baseball Seafood Chili
2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil 1 red onion, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1/4 cup of minced cilantro 1 sweet red pepper, diced 1 Anaheim chili pepper, roasted and sliced 1 1/2 … Read More
Urban Gardening Expertise Improves White House Soil & Veggies
By Dina Eliash Robinson Since urban gardens are exposed to air pollution from traffic and other city activities, growing produce in an organic environment requires expertise in soil preparation to reduce harmful contaminants. Fortunately, Sam … Read More
Stuffed Jumbo Shells Stuffed with Spinach & Cheese
Lynda Lauerman created the original recipe of this happy-making dish. We tested the healthier version below, using organic ingredients. Adjust proportions to the number of servings you need. 1 box or pack of jumbo pasta … Read More
Seasonal Sips To Wet Your Lips
By Catharine L. Kaufman – a.k.a. The Kitchen Shrink For some reason, drinks more than foods anchor our senses to each season. You may be stuck in a mountain cabin surrounded by a blizzard, but … Read More
Organics At Boys & Girls Club Of San Dieguito
In San Diego County’s Solana Beach—at the Boys & Girls Club branch named after its visionary mentor, Barbara Harper—–children are learning to grow, cook and eat foods made with organic veggies, herbs and fruits. Reaching … Read More
Mystery Chocolate Pudding
Have fun at your next party by offering a prize to the guest who figures out the main ingredient in this dessert. Use organic ingredients if at all possible to avoid pesticides and the growth … Read More
Mystery Chocolate Pudding
Have fun at your next party by offering a prize to the guest who figures out the main ingredient in this dessert. Use organic ingredients if at all possible to avoid pesticides and the growth … Read More
Beets Banned From Michelle Obama’s Organic Garden
By Catharine L. Kaufman—a.k.a. The Kitchen Shrink and Dina Eliash Robinson, Editor-in-Chief Dear President Obama: As two of the growing number of people interested in good nutrition and a healthy environment, we are delighted by … Read More