In the fall, we began preparing Don’s garden for this year’s vegetable crop, by amending the soil and planting legumes (for that information, click here). The legumes were a bust, very few came up. I’m sure our long drought had a lot to do with it. So we have a new plan. We never give…
Author: Lanie Fioretti
My name is Lanie Fioretti and although I am not a classically trained chef or a degreed nutritionist, I have been studying food and nutrition voraciously since the early seventies. After working in public health and private practice for 22 years, I retired my dental hygiene license. I have taught cooking classes at Whole Foods and Central Market, done product development for a bakery in east Texas, catered, and been a personal chef. I usually think of myself as an improvisational cook!
Shepherd’s Pie
This Shepherd’s Pie is really made for two people. If I make any kind of mashed potatoes, Don wants gravy. So I made the filling with a little extra “gravy.” PrintShepherd’s Pie Total Time: 1 hour Yield: Serves 2 IngredientsFilling 2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2…
Sweet and Sour Green Beans
These green beans are delicious served warm, cold, or room temperature. What makes this recipe even better is, it’s really quick to fix. PrintSweet and Sour Green Beans Total Time: 15 minutes Yield: Serves 6 Ingredients1 lb green beans 2-3 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup crisp cooked diced pancetta, prosciutto, or bacon Drizzle…
What Isn’t It Good For?
I’m talking about coconut and coconut oil, of course. A recent article in the Natural Grocer Newsletter, reminded me that there’s no end to the beneficial effects. It can help you fight infection and disease and heal, improve metabolism and energy, and even promote weight loss. There’s no side effects to worry about, and really…
Zucchini Strands
There was one year that I ate so much zucchini and alfalfa sprouts, I never wanted to see either of them again. Zucchini is just making it’s way back into my diet. Using coconut oil brings a whole new taste sensation to it. PrintZucchini Strands Total Time: 20 minutes Yield: Serves 4 Ingredients2 zucchini, halved…