It’s almost Christmas and I’ll be spending the day with my boyfriend and stepson in our cozy Brooklyn apartment.  I’ve been thinking lately what yummy breakfast I’ll make for us Christmas morning — something scrumptious, special (as in not something we have regularly) and within our dietary norm. Pancakes, waffles, french toast always come to mind because those were breakfast…

According to the calendar winter officially starts next week even though here in Brooklyn, the temperatures of late don’t represent that change.  Trust me, I’m NOT complaining — I am not a fan of the cold at all.  But given the time of year, I find myself wanting more comfort food and what’s more comforting than meatloaf? I know, I…

With the holidays approaching, food is first and foremost this time of year!  Tons of magazines are featuring recipe’s and how-to’s for a great Thanksgiving Dinner, a lot of them overloading on sugar, dairy and gluten. This year, as in recent years I plan to “upgrade” some of my traditional Thanksgiving usuals, making them more in-line with how I eat…

I enjoy a good frittata like anyone else — endlessly versatile, serves many and pretty darn easy to make.  Before my journey to better health, I could’ve never imagined one WITHOUT cheese!   I mean, what are eggs without cheese right?! Until I met this frittata! At the first bite I was in love and any thoughts of cheese ceased…