by Rita Anthony | Sep 28, 2025 | Seasonal Sunday
Happy Seasonal Sunday, Fennel bulbs might look a little unusual with their pale green layers and feathery fronds, but they’re one of the hidden treasures of fall produce. Raw, fennel is crisp with a light licorice flavor, but when you roast it, something magical...
by Rita Anthony | Sep 27, 2025 | Savory Saturday
Happy Savory Saturday, When we think of oregano, most of us picture Italian sauces or Mediterranean meals. But oregano has more than one story to tell. Classic Mediterranean oregano brings warmth and depth to pasta dishes, pizzas and slow-simmered sauces, while...
by Rita Anthony | Sep 26, 2025 | Friday Faves
Happy Friday, What if I told you popcorn had a veggie twin? Meet roasted or air-fried cauliflower popcorn, tiny bites of cauliflower that crisp up in the oven until golden, crunchy and totally snack-worthy. Season them simply with herbs and spices and you’ve got a...
by Rita Anthony | Sep 25, 2025 | Thankful Thursday
Happy Thankful Thursday! On this Thankful Thursday, let’s give some love to a green that doesn’t always get the spotlight, Broccoli Rabe (Rapini). Unlike its milder cousin broccoli, rapini is bold, bitter and robust, a flavor that wakes up your taste buds and brings...
by Rita Anthony | Sep 24, 2025 | Wellness Wednesday
Happy Wellness Wednesday, Sometimes, the quietest ingredients do the most work. Bay leaves may not get the spotlight, but they play an essential role in building depth and warmth in dishes. When simmered in soups, stews, sauces or even rice, bay leaves slowly release...
