Eggplant and Tomato Caponata

Eggplant is not something I cook with very often, but during a trip to visit my Dad and his lovely girlfriend Lois, it was up to me to com...

How to Write a Recipe: Simple Living in Practice

recipes I have come across a lot of recipes that have a beautiful picture of the finished dish... yet when I make the dish it doesn't...

It's Maple Sugarin' Time!: Simple Living in Practice

Maple Sugarin' The nights are still getting down to freezing here in Northern Westchester NY, but the days can get up into the 40...

The Cuisine of Greece: Mediterranean Diet Month: Healthy Eating

/search?q=greekdailylivewebsite We can't explore Mediterranean Cuisine with out a look at Greece. My first experience with the food o...

Homemade Thai Red Curry Paste

The same principles that apply to making your own spice blends at home similarly apply to homemade pastes, chutneys and sauces. Jarred and...

Sausage & Eggplant Quick Cassoulet

Sausage & Eggplant Quick Cassoulet This is a great dish for a chilly Spring day. The sausage gives the beans and eggplant lots of ric...

Dandelion Salad: Adirondack Cookbook

I lived next door to my grandmother who was from Italy and every Spring she would send all of grandkids around the neighborhood to knock on...