by Elizabeth Palmer Califano | Oct 29, 2021 | Food, Drink & Diet, Recipes
Absolutely packed with umami flavor, this vegetarian recipe is sure to win over any skeptics around your table. Eggplant offers a satisfying meaty texture, especially when coated in sweet and spicy sauce and charred on a grill. Rich in B vitamins, fiber and potassium,...
by Elizabeth Palmer Califano | Oct 12, 2021 | Food, Drink & Diet, Recipes
Gado gado means “mix mix” in Indonesian, and is a popular dish with different variations throughout the region. Here, it gives inspiration for a grilled snack plate, with a delicious and zesty peanut sauce that transforms humble ingredients into a treat. Feel free to...
by Elizabeth Palmer Califano | Sep 20, 2021 | Food, Drink & Diet, Health & Safety, Recipes, Travel Tips & Resources
Switch up your go-to grains with fonio, a grain grown in West Africa that has nourished people there for thousands of years. Grown in countries like Senegal, Nigeria and Mali, this planet- and people-loving grain thrives in poor soil and requires very little water. It...
by Elizabeth Palmer Califano | Sep 3, 2021 | Featured, Food, Drink & Diet, Recipes
The sweltering days of late summer call for cooling, hydrating foods. All the better if they require little time in a hot kitchen. This simple recipe transforms basic summer ingredients into a flavorful, beautifully-spiced meal that’s elegant enough for entertaining...
by Elizabeth Palmer Califano | Aug 17, 2021 | Food, Drink & Diet, Recipes
Cool, creamy and refreshing, labneh is a traditional Middle Eastern food, stemming back from ancient times. Made from strained yogurt, labneh was an important source of protein for the Bedouin tribes and holds a central space in Armenian, Syrian, Lebanese, Palestinian...