by Nancy Waldeck | Aug 31, 2011 | Soups, Salads and Sides, Taste and Savor, uncategorized
I first heard of quinoa in culinary school. This word appeared as an answer on a multiple choice quiz. The question was, “What is considered to be the mother of all grains?” Unfortunately, I had never heard of quinoa, and evidently had not done my required...
by Nancy Waldeck | Feb 20, 2011 | Entrees, Brunch and Lunch, Soups, Salads and Sides, Taste and Savor, uncategorized
My vote for the best “friend-I-haven’t-seen-in-a-long-time” lunch in Buckhead? Au Pied du Cochon. The décor is spectacular – but the food and service make the meal. The restaurant, located in the Intercontinental on Peachtree is open 24 hours a day, every day of the...
by Nancy Waldeck | Jan 26, 2010 | Soups, Salads and Sides, Taste and Savor, uncategorized
A “terrific” trio of Angela, Shayna and me, (she said modestly:), presented a fun class at Cancer Wellness at Piedmont last week. Soup and Yoga was a wonderful morning of yoga – followed by three yummy soups. We enjoyed Lighten Up Seafood Gumbo,...
by Nancy Waldeck | Jan 17, 2010 | Soups, Salads and Sides, Taste and Savor, uncategorized
A group of fun folks gathered last week to take my “Pressure With Flair” class at Cooks Warehouse. They made a fantastic dinner, including Italian Red Pepper and Cauliflower Soup, Chili Verde Pork with Corn Tortillas and ended the evening with luscious...
by Nancy Waldeck | Nov 18, 2009 | Soups, Salads and Sides, Taste and Savor, uncategorized
It’s that time of the year. Time to start pulling out the recipes, deciding which oldies are still goodies, and what new ones you are willing to try. I was born on Thanksgiving, as was my sister, interrupting our mother’s turkey day celebrations 11 years...
by Nancy Waldeck | Oct 23, 2009 | Soups, Salads and Sides, Taste and Savor, uncategorized
This August, almost 50 years after the book was published in America, Julia Child’s ode to the food of France, “Mastering the Art of French Cooking” was number one on the New York Times Bestseller list in the “How To” category. How amazing is that? Because...
