My family loves pasta. I’ve cut back a bit on it, so when I prepare it, I try to make it count by including ingredients that I don’t use on a regular basis. For example, anchovies. This recipe is adapted from one I found in the back of the seat pocket in front of me…
This month, all across America, Indie Business Network members are heading into the spring season at the local farmer’s market. I just returned from opening day at the Matthews Community Farmer’s Market near Charlotte, North Carolina. It was pouring down rain, but on the bright side, nothing sold out, even though I didn’t arrive until…
Do you like to bake? I do, but that doesn’t mean I’m a good baker. But I do know a good peach cobbler when I see (and eat) one, and it’s very exciting to me that states are creating ways for small scale producers of home baked goods to legally sell their delicious creations. Here’s…
Donna Maria shares a delicious recipe for decadent Spinach, Bacon and Swiss Cheese Quiche.
Donna Maria shares the recipe for a Johnson family holiday favorite: Honey Pots.
Fall is the perfect season for root vegetables, and butternut squash is one of my favorites. I love cooking it over a low flame with salt, pepper and chicken broth. Once the chunks of squash are soft, I mash them into a thick pudding-like side dish. It’s good paired with baked chicken and green beans.…
Donna Maria shares a video recipe for Cheese Balls, from IBN member Henna Sooq.
Donna Maria shares Jamie Oliver’s wish for all American, especially children, to learn proper eating habits.
Donna Maria summarizes a proposed amendment to a new food bill, and opines that a similar amendment is necessary for the proposed Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010.
Donna Maria’s healthful take on a Food Network recipe for Cous Cous Salad.
Earlier this month, I posted this question here and over at the Indie social networking site. As you may know, the USDA’s National Organic Program enforces organic labeling and processing standards for food, but not cosmetics. The FDA, which does regulate cosmetics, does not oversee how and whether the term “organic” appears on cosmetic product…
Donna Maria shares here recipe for Collard Greens Marinated in Olive Oil, Apple Cider Vinegar and Sun-Dried Tomatoes.
Donna Maria uses this Running Journal to share how physical exertion enhances her life and her business, one day at a time.
Donna Maria shares a clean, healthful recipe for Roasted Vegetables With Thyme, Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar.
On March 1, the first day I wore a pedometer, I took under 1,000 steps. Since health experts say that at least 10,000 steps a day are required to maintain an active lifestyle (5,000 steps a day is “moderately active,” and more than 10,000 a day are required in order to lose weight), I knew…
There was once a restaurant on the Atlanta, Ga, campus of Morehouse College called “Delights of The Garden.” Originally owned and operated by Imar Hutchins and some of his college friends, the restaurant was a huge success. The founders eventually opened two locations in my hometown of Washington, DC, one on the Howard University campus…
My long search for the perfect cranberry condiment is over.
It’s quick and delicious!
Today will not be the last time I make a dish with tofu!