As I sit here and write this afternoon, I am reflecting on the past year, for this is my one year anniversary of working at Taste and Savor. I vividly remember walking into the kitchen at Cancer Wellness on Feb. 08, 2011, not having any idea what to expect. I was...
Check out this picture of the versatile Jerk Chicken served Picnic Style with blue and yellow corn chips!Lea and I have had several opportunities to share this yummy and EASY! slow-cooker chicken with friends recently. I love it - its one of the easiest ways to put...
Last Friday, Chef Nancy and I had the opportunity to travel to Birmingham, AL for a training session sponsored by Food Blog South, called "Honing Your Edge", conducted by Media Trainer Lisa Ekus and Chef Virginia Willis.In our excitement and haste to get to the...
I have always been fascinated by grocery stores and markets of all types. When I travel to a new city, state or country, inevitably one of the stops on my travel itinerary is a trip to a food store or open air market. I will buy a bottle of mineral water or a...
Shayna and I are going to present our ideas about healthy cooking for Cancer Survivors at the Georgia Integrative Oncology Conference this week - and we are thrilled to be part of the program! Here is our demo recipe for the session. It's such a quick and easy way to...
Each week I realize how blessed I am to have a job that allows me the opportunity to work in the culinary arts, alongside a chef who's knowledge far exceeds my own and who is willing to share that knowledge with me. No matter how much I think I know, the amount still...
As much of a salad fanatic that I am, I must admit that my intake of healthy greens dropped way down during the holiday's. Luckily, all it took to get me back on track was a couple of days back at work in the Cancer Wellness kitchen.We almost always have a salad for...
The new year is upon us, and I, like many of you, am trying to bounce back from the holiday season into a more normal and healthier routine. Unfortunately, the unusually cold weather we have had the past couple of days has made me crave something comforting and warm,...
We hope everyone is off to a great start this year. Do you have a healthy eating resolution? Many people do and Chef Nancy and I are challenging you to make food fun this year! Do not think of a resolution as a trial to deprive yourself but instead to add healthy...
I don't know about you, but as much as I love warm and comforting holiday food, I find that several times during the Christmas season, I need a break from traditional fare. Something healthy and light with non-holiday flavors is just what I crave. Lat week, Chef Nancy...
It seems like time just picks up speed as the holidays near. This calls for action! In this case, the slow cooker. (Sounds like an oxymoron doesn't it?) Here are a couple of my all time favorite recipes!Slow Cooker Tagine-Style ChickenMarinade ½ Cup Olive Oil 8 Cloves...
Shayna and I gathered a group of fun folks to visit the Buford Highway Farmers Market last week. Director Bill Schroder hosted us for a tour of the Produce Department. Here are the treats we shared with the participants! *Honey Hummus 2 Cans (15 1/2 oz.) Garbanzo...
December is always a wild ride for anyone who loves food and wine and wants to share it with others. Just this week, I've done 4 events, all fun and all attended by wonderful and inspiring folks. I've promised to post my recipes - so here they are. I hope you all...
I discovered the "Venetian Spritz" cocktail last summer in Italy and have been an avid fan ever since. This spritz is very popular in Venice and is usually enjoyed as an aperitif. The drink consists of a light white wine, a splash of Campari and topped of with...
We celebrated Thanksgiving Dinner at Cancer Wellness last Sunday. For me, and many of the survivors, it was an especially poignant gathering. One of the participants summed it up in an email by writing, "We survivors have so much to give thanks for." I gathered...
