Fresh Strawberries with Raisin Walnut Banana Bread
It’s strawberry season in Florida! We have the wonderful Strawberry Festival 2020 in Plant City, Florida …11 days of celebrating the harvest of the strawberries!
Author: Melissa Bernstein
Tomato Basil Soup
It’s February 2020 and, yes, we celebrate those we love on Valentine’s Day, but more importantly it is American Heart Month! Our hearts are vital
I’ve Been Cooking Up a Storm . . .
As I mentioned in an earlier post, one of my goals that has been on my list for quite a while is to take advanced
Fall Harvest Full of Bounty
We recently joined the CSA Life Farms … an organic vegetable farm located in Clearwater, in the heart of Pinellas County, Florida. What is a
Halloween Dinner in a Pumpkin
It’s Fall … Halloween is right around the corner. A festive and fun meal to prepare this time of year, and is relatively easy to
Sweet Noodle Kugel – Just like my Mother’s …
Fall is in the air. For some parts of the country, winter will be here before we’re ready. Time to think about comfort foods and
Quinoa with Diced Tomatoes & Beans
Quinoa is the grain of choice in our household. I cook a pot of quinoa every other week and use it with a variety of
Strategies for Making Healthy Changes to Your Diet
Are you thinking about making some healthy changes to your diet? Here are some transitional strategies. By using the word “transitional,” I mean reducing or
Spinach & Feta Cheese Quiche
I have always been a big quiche lover … great for breakfast, brunch or really any meal! Add a fresh green salad and fruit and
Light Eggplant Parmesan
Here is a lighter (and Vegan) version of Melissa’s Famous Eggplant Parmesan! Still delicious, but lighter, fresh-tasting and even healthier. This lighter version of Eggplant