Chef Poppy’s Quinoa and Hunter’s Stew
We started out the year learning about Ayurvedic cooking, starting with a chicken stew served with … Read more»
Recipes
Key Foods and Cooking Tips for Seniors
A healthy diet is important at any stage of life, but can be particularly vital for … Read more»
Chef Poppy’s Thanksgiving Stuffing
Chef Poppy shares her famous Bread and Butter Stuffing (adapted from The Dean and Deluca Cookbook). … Read more»
‘Tis the season to recharge & refocus
Tis’ the season when our inner gluttons may come out. We all have one inside, and … Read more»
Polenta with Roasted Vegetables and Parmesan
A warm bowl of creamy polenta is about as comforting as it gets, which makes it … Read more»
Eating for the fall season
Why do we crave light, fresh salads in spring, refreshing fruits and high-energy carbs in summer, … Read more»
Chef Poppy’s Potato Salad
Potato Salad
2 pounds of yukon gold potatoes
3 stalks of celery, sliced thinly, on the … Read more»
Health tip: warm lemon water
Chef Poppy’s health tip: Before drinking or eating anything else in the morning, have a glass … Read more»
8 Health Benefits of Watermelon
Watermelon is by far one of the most beneficial body-healing fruits. The health benefits of watermelon … Read more»
Mushrooms!…and Polenta
With the plethora of mushrooms after our well deserved rainy season here in California, we were … Read more»