It is that time of year again. I am training for my next half marathon – the Delaware half on Mothers Day. I have been fighting tendon pain in my left leg, so I have been training on the Nordic Trak, which does not irritate it the way running does. I even did 8 miles…
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My Two Adopted March Holidays – St. Patrick’s Day and Persian New Year
As I am busy preparing mentally and physically for Passover, I am taking a break out for “my” two March holidays – St. Patrick’s Day and Persian New Year (Nowrooz). Why are they mine? St. Patrick’s Day – Well that is simple…I grew up in New York City, and all New Yorkers are Irish on…
Spinach Stuffed Shells
When I was a child, I was a horrible eater, so picky. One of my daughters was also a picky eater, and it was a real hassle, but she was easy compared to me. My poor mother, there were so few dinners I would eat; I struggle to think of more than 5. Often, she…
Black Beans and Rice
There is something very satisfying about this cross between Cuban, Costa Rican and Mexican beans and rice. I fell in love with rice and beans in Costa Rica; what a great side dish for breakfast. But it is more versatile than that, it can be eaten as a side dish with fish or chicken. But…
Really Yummy Brussels Sprouts for Two
I am really looking forward to spring vegetables. I love winter squashes, sweet potatoes, and cabbage, but I am really ready for the freshness of the bright green spring veggies. One winter vegetable I never seem to tire of, however, is Brussels Sprouts. I love roasted Brussels sprouts, pan seared, steamed; I have even been…
Kulich – a Russian Purim Challah
They tried to kill us…we survived…let’s eat! Ah, the story of many a Jewish holiday. And Purim is no exception. The most familiar food is hamantaschen, or Haman’s hats. Russian Jews also make a sweet Challah braided to symbolize the rope Haman was going to use to hang Mordechai, but was instead used to hang…
Chocolate & Peanut Butter Hamantaschen
With Purim coming on Thursday, Sunday was Hamantaschen baking day. I decided to make 2 different types this year, date-filled and Chocolate & Peanut Butter. The CPB’s came out surprisingly well. The texture is great, it is like eating a cookie version of a reese’s cup. The dough itself was delicious, just the perfect amount…
Mediterranean-style Tuna Sandwich
I have returned from the land of Northern Lights but am having a difficult time getting back into the swing of cooking. So, I will share a simple sandwich recipe with you that I greatly enjoy; and, it continues the fish theme I have had to my eating for the past week or so. I…
Kale, Spinach & White Bean Soup with Fontina
As you read this, I am in Alta, Norway, above the Arctic Circle. I am hoping to enjoy some interesting food experiences to share, and maybe some new ideas to try. I will be back with more new posts at the end of the month. For now I will leave you with my riff on another…
Refrigerator Oatmeals
I always have grand plans for what healthy dish I will make myself for breakfast; but when morning rolls around, I end up with toast and nut butter or an egg and toast. Easy, simple, fast (I always wake up hungry). But then I found recipes for refrigerator oatmeals on The Yummy Life blog. They…
Andrea's Garden Cooking 