How many times have we opened the refrigerator door, looked inside and said, ‘there is nothing to eat’. It’s like looking in our closets and saying, ‘there is nothing to wear’. We are so very fortunate to live in a country that is full of abundance (even if we think there is nothing to eat […]
Summer’s Creamy Green Shake
It’s here! The summer season has arrived, and a time to lighten up. Summer food is meant to be lighter, as produce is at its peak in freshness and flavor. Can you smell the outdoor grills? Outdoor activity kicks up and we want to feel lighter and healthier. A great way to begin is to […]
Cooking Tip: One Sauce – One Family – Three Ways
Cooking Tips on My Favorite Foods “One Sauce…One Family…Three Ways…” Compliments of Cynthia Goch Memories of growing up with my grandfather’s garden, next door, I have to say… hands down… that one of my all-time favorite foods is the tomato! I’m talking about the summertime, organic, ruby-red, fresh-from-the-garden, sun-kissed tomato! Along with the tomato comes […]
Potato and Green Bean Salad
Potato and Green Bean Salad Insalata di Fagiolini e Patate Ingredients: 6 to 8 medium-size red potatoes, cooked, cooled, skinned and cubed 2 cups fresh-cooked string beans chopped into 1-inch pieces Dressing: 1/2 teaspoon fresh, peeled and minced garlic 1/2 cup fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup […]
GochYa Cooking with Christina Cooks
When I am in the presence of a great teacher, she has my full, undivided attention! I had the great pleasure of spending a weekend with my friend and mentor, Christina Pirello of the Emmy-Award Winning PBS Series, Christina Cooks, at the Restaurant School of Philadelphia during her ‘Intensive Study Program’. While Christina offers a […]