Author Archives: Food Cookture
Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe
Spaghetti cacio e pepe’s simplicity will surprise you. Its sauce, as the name suggests, is made only with cacio (cheese), pepe (black pepper), and the addition of pasta water to make it creamy. I first saw this pasta recipe when … Continue reading
Simple Dessert: Pineapple with Lemon-Lime Zest & Mint
Pineapple makes a great dessert. It is sweet without being too sweet and has a nice presentation on its own without the need to dress it up. This tropical fruit has digestive properties which makes it a healthy and simple … Continue reading
Banana Bread (Low Fat)
Every family has a favorite recipe for banana bread that goes back generations. A slice of moist banana bread always reminds me of home. As a young child, I remember my mother mashing bananas and sprinkling oatmeal and drizzling honey … Continue reading
Nutrition & Healthy Weight Loss Book Giveaway & Review
I have to admit I almost always approach diet or weight loss books with great caution because most of them tell you to deprive yourself of substantial nutrition (by avoiding carbs) or limiting food intake. What upsets me the most … Continue reading
Easy Chocolate Soufflé (Low Fat)
Soufflé’s reputation of “French restaurant sophistication” often intimidates most people not to make it at home. When I serve it (whether savory or sweet) I’m always greeted with a very impressed crowd at the table. It is indeed a special … Continue reading
