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• Hearty, Healthy, Winter Minestrone Soup

  

  I’m totally in a soup mood these days.It must be the impending fall weather, the fact that Halloween is two weeks away, and that the evenings are cooler now. Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Tuscan Chickpea Soup

  

  This recipe carries a bit of nostalgia for me. Not only is it one of the first dishes I made when I started cooking, but it brings me back to my vacations in... Read more

  Posted on 11 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Fire Roasted Poblano Chilies Filled with Corn, Quinoa, & Goat Cheese

  

  A couple of weeks ago, the husband and I had dinner at one of our favorite restaurants in SF: Greens Restaurant.We love Greens because of their focus on local,... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Skinny Broccoli Cheese Soup

  

  One of the husband’s favorite soups is Broccoli Cheese (or Broccoli Cheddar) Soup.Warm, gooey, cheesy, rich – there are a lot of things to love about Broccoli... Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Kale, Garlic and Caramelized Onion Paninis

  

  Kale is one of my favorite green leafy veggies, and I’m always looking for new ways to incorporate it into our meals.I love sneaking veggies into traditionally... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• The Picky Eater Survey!

  Thank you all SO very much for your support and comments on my Itty Bitty News post! I always read every comment and truly appreciate your kind words. The... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Itty Bitty News

  

  There have been some strange things happening in The Picky Eater’s kitchen lately…Like when I went to the grocery store, and came back with thisAnd for weeks,... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Peachy Keen Smoothie

  

  Summer is coming to an end! That means no more yummy stone fruits as the temperature starts to drop. And after all the labor day eating, BBQ-ing, and more... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• The Picky Eater’s Healthy Grocery List

  

  One of the most common questions I get asked is what to buy at the grocery store. I’ve found that having a list is SUPER important when grocery shopping, becaus... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Healthy Macaroni and Cheese: Recipe Makeover

  

  I LOVE Macaroni and Cheese.The husband reallllly loves Macaroni and Cheese.And don’t get me wrong, it’s a great once-in-a-while-guilty-pleasure sort of dish. Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Hidden Paradise: Salina, The Aeolian Islands, Italy

  

  This was basically the view we got to wake up to for 7 days straight during our time in Salina.Can anything be more peaceful and relaxing? This was the last... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Week in Montepulciano: Under the Tuscan Sun

  

  Rolling hills, very few tourists, warming Tuscan food, breathtaking views and unique wines — these were some of the highlights of our stay in Montepulciano – a... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Dark Chocolate and Ricotta Tart

  

  This might be one of the best tarts I’ve ever had in my life.The pastry crust is flaky, buttery, and still light somehow – without a hint of egg-flavor (which... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Baked Zucchini Flowers with a Creamy Ricotta Filling

  

  Doesn’t that look so gourmet?Can you believe it takes less than 30 minutes to make, and that most of the time is in the prep?It’s true! Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Homemade Fettuccine with a Fresh Tomato Olive Sauce

  

  As many of you know, the husband and I recently returned from an amazing trip to Italy. One of the highlights of our trip was a day-long cooking class we took... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Two Weeks in Rome

  

  Hi Everyone!The husband and I are back from the most amazing, month long trip to Italy. We spent 2 weeks in Rome, 1 week in Montepluciano, and 1 week at the... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Mini Cornmeal Cakes with Heirloom Tomato Relish

  

  Photo credit: CookingLight.comAhhh summer produce.Fresh herbs, heirloom tomatoes, corn on the cob – it really doesn’t get much better than that!This recipe is... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Introducing Printable Recipes, Nutritional Info, Grocery Lists, & a Recipe Box!

  

  Over the years, many of you have written to me asking for nutritional information, printable recipes, and the ability to save your favorite recipes (with... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Lasagna Rolls with a Pomodoro Sauce

  

  One of the husband’s favorite meals is lasagna. Especially my healthified vegetarian lasagna.And don’t get me wrong, I love lasagna too – but for just the two o... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Mediterranean Style Paninis

  

  Today is one of those “too-hot-to-cook-need-something-easy-for-dinner” types of days.This afternoon I got home after my weekly grocery shopping trip, looked at... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES