Dining al fresco, at a picnic site or sprawled on a beach blanket, is one of the joys of island life. When you take it outside, even the simplest meal is an event. Read more…
recipes
Recipe: Quinoa Salad
A new take on tabouli — with protein-rich quinoa and added chickpeas — this portable salad makes a cool summer meal. Read more…
Bean Cuisine: Why we should all embrace the humble legume
We explore why we should all embrace the humble legume. Including three exciting recipes you can make with, you guess it: Beans! Read more…
Spicy Garbanzos with Garlic Shrimp
Embrace the humble legume and try Cinda Chavich’s recipe for Spicy Garbanzos with Garlic Shrimp. Easy to make, fragrant and an outstanding side dish. Read more…
Flourless Orange Cake recipe
Enjoy a taste of Down Under with this bright, citrusy Flourless Orange Cake recipe from former Aussie Tom Moore of Crust Bakery. Read more…
Net Zero: the new trend in drinks
Zero is the word of the day – zero waste, zero sugar, zero missions and zero ABV (alcohol by volume) drinks. Cinda Chavich shares her list of up and coming non-alcoholic beverages, and a recipe for the Zero-Proof LumRum Mojito. Read more…
DIY Charcuterie
Simple yet stylish, a terrine makes an impressive starter — and it’s a dish you can create in your own kitchen. Read more…
Finding the Sweet Spot with Natural Sweeteners
Not all sugar substitutes are created equal. What’s the best choice for you? Includes a delicious brownie recipe. Read more…
7 Ways to Embrace West Coast Living
Athena McKenzie shares the activities and experiences that support our unbiased belief that the West Coast is the best coast. Read more…
The Best Salsa Recipes for Tacos
Alright, we don’t know if these are really the very best salsa recipes but they sure are close! Try Chef Israel Alvarez’s spicy, smoky salsa as a taco topping and use the corn, avocado, and black bean salsa as a vegetarian taco filler. Roasted Spicy Salsa Recipe Chef Israel Alvarez’s tomato salsa gets its charred, […] Read more…