I love the tradition behind a live Christmas Tree as much as anyone, and my story is of a very special Christmas many years ago. Every year it seems to be the same story. My wife and I … Continue reading
Category Archives: The Mediterranean Diet
“As a child I never did understand why we had to eat fish on Christmas Eve and why there had to be seven different kinds. I was not a big fish fan and most of my cousins felt the … Continue reading
“It was pretty clear, the food you eat every day is the most important food. This is what we do at Zuni.” Judy Rogers Judy Rogers, co owner and head chef at San Francisco famed Zuni Cafe, died at the … Continue reading
When it came to food the Thanksgiving celebration in our home was a little over the top. Usually by the time we got to the turkey, everyone was ready for a nap. This was not an unusual occurrence in most … Continue reading
Chicken Parmesan as a sandwich or a stand alone dish is one of those classic Italian American foods that we all grew up with. Take a look at Gracie’s Healthy Chicken Parmesan. The secret to making a healthy version of … Continue reading
Here is how to make meatballs so good that you will become a family legend? On Sunday morning my mom started cooking early. There was sauce to simmer and meatballs to prepare and cook. The family was coming over … Continue reading
Usually I start these blog post reminiscing about an old family recipe, followed by detailed instructions on how to prepare it and finish it off with a couple of wines pairings. Today we’ll flip things around and start off … Continue reading
As promised by November 1st the Gracie’s Product Review site will be up and running. Twice each week we will pick an item, provide a complete review and decide whether you should spend your hard earned money or not. In … Continue reading
I really like the idea of eating fish or seafood at least one a week, in fact I try and sneak it in twice. So here are two recipes that I know you will enjoy. Pecan-Crusted Salmon Here is … Continue reading
Over the weekend I shared with you 51 of my 101 Healthy Eating Tips. These final 50 tips will contain some surprises, continue you journey into healthy eating and ring out directly from the Mediterranean Diet. Eat Less, and Enjoy … Continue reading