String Beans Recipe with Fresh Oil-Free Basil Pesto

August 7, 2017

BBQ’s and cookouts aren’t just for animal protein. Summer vegetables deserve a space at the table as well. Like this string beans recipe that is garnished in a fresh oil-free basil pesto with a touch of lemon zest and garnished with pine nuts. I like to take advantage of all the summer has to offer,…

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Tuscan Chickpea Soup with Bread, Basil Pesto and Pine Nuts

October 26, 2012

  Death is inevitable. Unfortunately, the people we love are going to die, as are we. This past week my cousin’s husband passed away. He lived a long, exciting life, but that didn’t make it any easier for her. As I watched my cousin navigate her loss, It got me thinking about grief, and the…

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