Maybe it’s because our parents or grandparents lived through the Great Depression, but some of us find any kind of waste a bit hard to bear. Take dryer lint, for example. It always seems like there should be something to do with it. Insulation?? Art? Something. So it is with watermelon rind, something you know …
Month: July 2022
Moroccan Carrot Salad with Cumin and Garlic
Carrots and carrot salad can be so boring. Not anymore with this lemony Moroccan carrot salad, seasoned with cumin and garlic. Make a little or make a lot. Its bright colors and flavors is sure to awaken palates at a Kiddush or at the Shabbat table. This Middle Eastern carrot salad makes a great savory …
Wild Rice and Roasted Pepper Salad
As the hot summer weather reaches its peak, we crave cooler, lighter fare with attractive colors, to pique our flagging appetites. This mixed rice salad looks beautiful on the table and its lemony fresh vinaigrette awakens the palate. I like to serve this with grilled chicken, but it’s nice as part of an array of …
Easy Energy Bars that Double as Granola
Energy bars are a wonderful solution to many of the problems of everyday life. When you wake up late and don’t have time for a sit down breakfast, energy bars are a perfect solution. You can eat them one-handed while driving or jotting down notes. The easy-to-make bars are also a great pick-me-up for that …