Grapefruit and buttermilk are both high in nutrition, but create a tender texture in baked goods. When I bake these for friends’ birthdays, no one guesses that they are made with grapefruit. Regardless, they disappear fast!
Eat Like An Actor
Ever wonder how actors get fit and how they maintain their weight in between roles? Take a trip with me to the Royal Theater in New York City. I have a birthday surprise for my friend Chad Carpenter who is preparing for his next role. Will he be able to resist my extra ‘rich’ Devil’s Food Cake that I just baked for him?
Herbed Leg of Lamb
My Granny used to cook a large leg of lamb every year for our large Easter gathering, along with small roasted red potatoes. She would set the table with a basket centerpiece that displayed her antique collection of hand carved, wooden Ukrainian eggs brought back from her travels around the world.
Delicious Superfoods
Listen to the radio interviews below to learn how easy it is to incorporate superfoods like grapefruit into your diet. I share many of my favorite tips and kitchen tricks over the air waves to anyone who wants to look a feel better, including busy parents, sports buffs, working singles, and growing teens.
Chilies, Can They Help You to Control Your Weight?
I am a huge fan of spicy hot chili peppers. When it comes to adding a little heat and whole lot of flavor to food with zero fat, no processed sugars, and hardly any calories at all – chilies are a one of my best friends!
What is Agave Syrup?
Agave syrup is a sweetener made from the heart of the agave plant native to Mexico, the same plant that is used in tequila production. It has thinner texture than honey and a sweet, mild taste that makes it great for baking, a perfect topping for hot cereal, and ideal for sweetening drinks.