Put Some Fire In Your Watermelon

Think chilled fruit and spice go together like fire and ice?  Not so.  Adding a little heat to watermelon makes a refreshing side dish. This quick and simple “salad” is a great way to incorporate this inexpensive ingredient into your main course.  And, on a hot day, you won’t even have to turn your stove…

Sausage and Peppers

Maybe I’ve been on a sausage kick more than a stuffing obsession lately. It’s probably from all the grilled meat I smell at street fairs, on the boardwalk and at baseball games. But this recipe will not produce your standard boardwalk fare. It is, however, just as quick, delicious and satisfying. Sausage and Peppers Serves…

Relaxing In The Italian Riviera

For this month’s Thursday Travel post, you’re winding through the mountains down to the sparkling seas of the Italian Riviera.  The roads around Genova (Genoa), at the heart of the Riviera, are simply stunning – curvy and incredibly fun to drive.  Your destination is Camogli, with its postcard-perfect views.  It promises fewer people, less glamour…

Cooking Therapy

With the ever-increasing popularity of celebrity chefs and food channels these days, it’s fair to say I’m not alone in my appreciation for cooking.  All too often we eat our bad feelings– resulting in a nation of overweight individuals. You can quickly grab a bag of fries at the drive thru and feel even worse…