Here it is! My absolute favorite dessert (other than Godiva Chocolate Cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory). The extra bonus is that it is gluten-free (I’m sorry to say that it is not guilt-free, but for me it’s an occasional MUST HAVE). On one of my return trips to California to visit girlfriends a few years ago, they prepared a special… (more…)
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Tasty Thursday–From the Bellisima Cucina: Cranberry Nut Bread
It’s a new year, and I intend to once again post weekly recipes on Thursdays. To kick off 2012, I’m sharing this wonderful treat I discovered during the holiday season. For New Years, I wanted to find something special to deliver to our neighbors. Thanks to Whole Foods Market’s website, I found this recipe that combines a bit of tartness… (more…)
Tasty Thursday–From the Bellisima Cucina: Alix’s Everyday Stuffing
My daughter Alix is getting back into the kitchen little by little. Her favorite form of expression, besides writing, is to take a recipe and make it her own. I am in awe of her ability to explore ingredients and quantities as she creates her own amazing variations on a theme. In recent weeks, we’ve enjoyed a new waffle recipe… (more…)
Tasty Thursday–From the Bellisima Cucina: Split Pea Soup
It’s been so long since I posted a recipe. With the season of fall underway, it seems like the right time to start thinking about those indoor recipes. Since in our home, we won’t be grilling quite so often, we are beginning to crave soups and stews. Not only do they provide warmth to our bodies, but they provide rich… (more…)
Wellness Wednesday–Sending Love and Light Today for Dr. David Simon
I and my daughters are back from Hawaii. I admit it’s been hard to get back into the swing of things. At times, I’m still floating on my air mattress on the ocean in Waikiki, basking in the glow of the sun, feeling the ocean breezes and the light and darkness pass over me as the clouds move across overhead.… (more…)
Tasty Thursday–From the Bellisima Cucina: Salmon Tortilla Soup
My husband found the original recipe online through the San Francisco Chronicle. I took the recipe and modified it for our family’s eating preferences. Here is the “Bellisima” version of Salmon Tortilla Soup. SALMON TORTILLA SOUP Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, sliced 1 teaspoon oregano 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (I didn’t… (more…)
Footprint Friday–Bellisima Green Challenge: Eat Healthy On A Budget (Part 1)
In our four-family household, second only to our house payment expense is the cost of our food, including meals out. Outside dining represents about 15%-20% of our monthly food expenditures. In doing some research, I found that our household falls into the minority for how the average American home spends its food dollars. Most people assume that it will require… (more…)
Wellness Wednesday–The Power of the Mind
I had the honor of assisting with a special taekwondo class that started last night. This special class has been created to help an awesome woman who is dealing with Stage 4 cancer and a small group of her friends and family to achieve their black belts. Reconnecting with this group of students–who I knew from a former school we… (more…)
Tasty Thursday–From the Bellisima Cucina: Variation on a Theme and Two Budget Meals
On February 17, I posted a recipe from Whole Foods Market, Wild Coho Salmon with Sunshine Rice. Since that date, we’ve enjoyed this recipe as written and with some modifications. Today, I’m sharing with you a modification of the recipe that we especially loved. This is a very affordable dish that easily serves four. It is also high in protein,… (more…)
Wellness Wednesday–Tapping Into Your Inner Pharmacy: Part Two
As promised, here is Part Two of Tapping Into Your Inner Pharmacy. Our inner pharmacy is made up of our five senses, the pathways through which we experience the physical world, allowing us to connect with the creation of perfect health. As we learn to engage in practices that nourish our five senses, we can feed our body physically, mentally… (more…)
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