Dinner Planner – Week of November 11th, 2019

I just finished my first week of Thanksgiving classes and I am really excited for the holiday!  I need to finalize my own menu which is such a challenge because I like introducing new recipes to the menu, but I never know what to take off.  The online version of this class has been uploaded […]

Farro Salad with Fennel and Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe

When I was growing up, we had many Thanksgivings that started off with a first course of manicotti or ravioli. This happened if we celebrated with my father’s family who grew up in Italy and didn’t really understand the American Thanksgiving traditions.  I mean, it was a holiday, so manicotti were appropriate, right?

Dinner Planner – Week of November 4th, 2019

The Thanksgiving countdown has begun!  And mean countdown in a good way.  My family and I are so excited for Thanksgiving.  Funny, my husband suggested that we all go out to eat this year to give me a break, and my younger daughter actually started crying!  It’s everyone’s favorite holiday and it has really become […]

Dinner Planner – Week of October 21st, 2019

I finished another round of Prolon’s Fasting Mimicking Diet this week!  It was my sixth time (3 times last year and 3 times this year.)  I think it’s an amazing modified fast.  It’s not for everyone and I am not a spokesperson, but here’s a link if you’re interested to learn more and I did […]

Mixed Greens With Green Beans, Almonds and Dried Cherry Vinaigrette Recipe

I almost saved this recipe to post in November for Thanksgiving.  You can certainly print it and file it away in your Thanksgiving binder, but I find that recipes bookmarked for Thanksgiving never see the light of day outside of the holiday.  I never make stuffing, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, corn pudding, and many other […]