Beets, yes beets! There’s a lot to get excited about when it comes to this gorgeous hearty vegetable. It’s been used in cuisines for thousands of years and is the centerpiece for many famous dishes all over the world. In some countries it’s a staple food. My love and appreciation for beets was a long journey. Growing up I was usually served beets from a can. Soft and mushy, it wasn’t the stuff beet dreams are made of. Needless to say once I left home beets were abandoned. It took a lot of beet knowledge and some food wisdom to finally bring them back into my life for good. Poor […]
Cucumber Pasta with Creamy Kale Sauce and Parmesan “Cheese”
Pasta, pasta, pasta…..that word means so many things to so many people. I venture to say that no single food has seen as many looks and styles. Just say the word “pasta” and watch people start salivating thinking of their own perfect pasta dish. A dish that goes back thousands of years and is still one of the most recognizable foods in the world. Although Italian pasta is the most famous, China is technically home to the first noodle. Since the, every culture has adopted their own traditional pasta dish using regional toppings and sauces. Italy can take credit for molding and shaping into long thin strands made from wheat. […]