I was first introduced to clafoutis at a dinner party hosted by a British friend. I instantly fell in love with this warm, eggy dessert, with a generous scattering of pitted cherries, and its custardy cake texture. After coaxing the recipe from my friend the next...
Shiso, a.k.a., “perilla”, is a Japanese herb related to the mint family. In the summer, I’m happy to be able to find this at my favorite “beyond organic” vendor at a nearby farmers’ market in the City. Shiso actually originated in China, where it was used as a...
We all know that kale is one of those foods that we should like. This cruciferous leafy green is a nutritional powerhouse: an excellent source of vitamins K, A and C; B vitamins; and minerals (manganese, calcium, potassium, iron). Kale also contains a high amount of...
I love pie. Some years ago, I even won a red ribbon at a local, upstate apple pie baking contest for both my filling and my pie crust. That was then. Since being diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis in 2013, I have strictly adhered to wheat-free, gluten-free and...
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