Today begins two months of crazy business travel for me. As my friend pointed out, I’m going to be away more than I’m home. But, I’m not complaining. What I do worry about is eating well, and what I mean by well is healthy. Yes, there will be client dinners, cocktail hours and beer, so… Continue reading Eating Healthy on the Road
Anyone who reads this website, follows me on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram or knows anything about me, knows that I absolutely love farmers markets. They are a great place to learn about the local area, support small businesses, find new products and of course buy some of the freshest produce that doesn’t come from your… Continue reading First Visit to Spa City Farmers Market
I’m a bit obsessed with Swiss chard and lentils lately. So, why not combine the two? The Swiss chard and scallions are from the Glens Falls Farmers Market and the zucchnini is from my garden. I’ve also been loving French tarragon lately. I got a small bottle of it from a spice shop and have… Continue reading Swiss Chard with Sprouted Green Lentils & Wild Rice
On Sunday I checked it the new Spa City Farmers Market. It was fabulous! Filled with everything I expect a farmers market to have … Fresh breads, local wines, beers, tons of fresh vegetables and more. One of my favorite finds was the Mariaville Mushroom Men, who had locally cultivated shiitake mushrooms. I immediately knew… Continue reading Shiitake Mushroom Lemon Wine Pasta
Set back, and literally up from the road, this Lake George restaurant can be easily missed, as you’re driving along Lake Shore Drive, but it’s absolutely worth a stop. They offer salads, pizzas, full dinners and burgers, which, at least from my experience, are delicious! When we got there no one was seated at the… Continue reading The Rain Tree Restaurant, Lake George, N.Y.
Not sure why, but I never really thought about eating lentils cold, in a salad, or really, any other way than in soup. But, I recently had them raw at the Fancy Food Show, and decided they were super delicious that way, and I was going to try using them more in my cooking. Ironically,… Continue reading Lemon Basil Lentil Salad
I’m such a sucker for anything local, unique art, plants and the Adirondacks. Well, these Adirondack Barn Boxes hit all of those points. They immediately caught my eye as soon as I saw them at the Bolton Landing Farmers Market last week. The boxes are made from old Adirondack barns, and while some of the… Continue reading Adirondack Barn Boxes
Last weekend I headed into Manhattan to attend the Fancy Food Show. It wasn’t my first time, but it was certainly the first time I had enough actual time to see almost everything, and even then, I missed some things. The show is huge! Bu it is a great place to see new products, look… Continue reading Summer Fancy Food Show: Food Trends, Products & Displays
I have been addicted to smoothies lately! They are so healthy, and I’ve been creating all kinds of flavors. This one is vegan, gluten free and raw. Since it’s just for me, I use a small single-serve blender that is perfect for me to pour into my to-go cup or if I’m drinking it at… Continue reading Vegan Peach Berry Smoothie
