Limoncello Granita is a delicious and granita recipe that is made using the famous Italian Lemon drink called Limoncello.  Granitas are as cool and delicious as ice cream, but they … Continued

This refreshing pink Grapefruit Star Anise Granita is an ice with a hint of spice.  This exceptional granita makes an especially delicious palate cleanser to serve at a dinner party. … Continued

Granita di Caffè con Panna   Italian Coffee Granita or Granita de Caffe is usually served as a parfait that is layered in tall glasses filled halfway with the granita and … Continued

This fantastic Grand Mammy’s Carolina Sharps dill pickle recipe was shared with me by my friend, Andra Cook of Raleigh, North Carolina.  The recipe also appears in our cookbook called … Continued

Yoga – An Old Way of Getting a New Body   The ancient practice of yoga can help you lose weight – without losing your mind.  While yoga doesn’t claim … Continued

    Fight memory loss with these 10 brain boosting tips: Brain function and the ability to recall details change as we age.  It only takes one round of the … Continued

  Yoga for Fitness and Weight Loss   As anyone who watches late-night television can attest, there are no shortage of “innovative” new weight loss programs out there.  Numerous infomercials … Continued

Stay Healthy this Winter with Natural Cold and Flu Fighters ‘Tis the Season for late night wrap sessions, festive baking, and joyous celebration.  Throw in a poor diet, and the … Continued

    Shiso – Perilla – Kemangi – Beefsteak Leaf Shiso is an herb better known in Asia than the United States.  It is a member of the mint family … Continued

  Sage is a Wonderful Addition to Your Kitchen Herb Garden Sage – Salvia Officinalis has a long and glorious past.  Throughout history, sage has had more to do with … Continued

Turkey Noodle Spinach Soup is made from the carcass of the leftover Thanksgiving turkey, plus all bones saved from the legs, thighs, and wings.  A very tasty way to use … Continued

  The word “sauce” is a French word that means a relish to make our food more appetizing.  Sauces are liquid or semi-liquid foods devised to make other foods look, … Continued

Victoria Sponge Cake is a two-layer sponge-like airy cake that is filled with a layer of jam and whipped cream.  It is cut into small “sandwiches” and served in a … Continued

 Sponge Cake History Sponge Cakes are similar to Angel Food Cakes in that they use many eggs and no shortening or leavening.  A traditional sponge cake is very easy to … Continued

  Photo from the Bayside Inn Restaurant, Smith Island, MD.   Unless you are from Smith Island (Maryland’s only inhabited off-shore island), in Chesapeake Bay, you probably have not heard … Continued