Do you include eggplant in your menu plan? Growing up, I (Litsa) always saw my mom cooking eggplants but she always cooked one specific eggplant: The Nadia. However, in recent years, I noticed that while vacationing in Greece at my […]
Read the full article →Which Eggplant? | Different Types of Eggplants
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Try Something New: Kombucha
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Several weeks ago, a friend asked me if I’ve tried ‘Kombucha’ but I had not until she shared hers with me. There were chunks in the bottom of the bottle so my first reaction was to shake. However the bottle’s […]
Read the full article →Edamame Succotash Recipe
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Succotash is a traditional Southern dish. This recipe puts a little twist on it though with edamame and basil. I recently introduced edamame to my boys and Mr. B (age 7), loves it. The little green pods are so easy […]
Read the full article →Try Something New: Donut Nectarines
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When traveling this summer, make sure to try out local produce. You never know what new varieties of fruit and vegetables that you will find. Last summer while we were traveling in Cyprus, I (Litsa) had the luxury of trying […]
Read the full article →Green Matcha Smoothie
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Summer is the perfect time to drink smoothies. Not only are they refreshing on a hot day, but they are a great way to get your greens in! For this green smoothie, Litsa added matcha green tea powder. To add […]
Read the full article →Hash Brown Quiche Recipe
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Quiches are about the most customizable food in the world—seriously the combinations of vegetables, meats, cheeses, spices etc. are endless. Then you have the all-important question of whether to bake in a crust or go crust-less!?! Can’t decide between Option […]
Read the full article →Try Something New: Balsamic Vinegar with Honey
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Balsamic vinegar is popular all around the world. It has become a staple in many American kitchens since popular gourmet chefs have introduced it many dishes online, in magazines/cookbooks, on television, and/or at select upscale restaurants. Italians and Greeks have […]
Read the full article →Better with Basil: Tips on Using & Storing
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Basil is at its peak in summer. Whether you’re growing basil at home or buying it fresh at the local farmer’s market, you’ll want to get the most out of it now and later by storing it properly, keeping it […]
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