(Polenta cakes served with goat cheese, roasted veggies and hot sauce.) Polenta, which originated in Europe, is similar to grits as both are made from stoneground corn. The type of corn for each varies as does the coarser texture of the cornmeal used to make polenta. I consider polenta to be a great vessel for [...]

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! What made ours even warmer was the gorgeous weather in Charlotte. It felt like spring time! This was a very special Thanksgiving because my parents and sister and her family all relocated to Charlotte earlier this year. We had a great potluck spread and my sister hosted. [...]

Whenever I don’t know what to make for lunch or dinner, I just start chopping veggies and sautéing them in olive or coconut oil. As the aroma fills the air, my creative juices start flowing. I’ve got my fiber and antioxidants covered with the veggies and my fat covered with the oil. Next I try [...]