Recipes

  • Wickford Eats…Charcuterie

    This month, Tanja suggested I write a Stroll Wickford article around a favorite Girasole family recipe, and my head spun with possibilities for a few days. Spring is that time of year that we ramp up social gatherings, so I thought, “What’s a good potluck recipe to share with my neighbors?”  Just having hosted Easter, […]

  • How to Win the Fight for Whole Food Nutrition

    (Repurposed from Purium Blog) ~~~~~~~~~~~~
    Feeding a family fresh, healthy meals seems easier somehow in the summer.  Early drop-off times, piano lessons, homework, soccer practice and hours of carpool are back in full swing and healthy eating becomes a little trickier.

    But let’s face it, a busy schedule isn’t the only reason why it is difficult to […]

  • Football Food! Healthy Game-Day Appetizers

    Are you ready for some football food?  That is my favorite part of the game (besides watching Tom Brady and the boys march down the field, of course).  Whether you’re tailgating it or watching from home with friends, snack food has always been a part of the football experience.  Here are some ways to freshen […]

  • Creative Cooking: Do-It-Yourself Kabobs

    Dealing with fussy eaters?  Nothing is more frustrating than spending an hour prepping dinner and hearing groans at the dinner table.  One thing that helps avoid this is to give your picky eaters some choices.  Set up a “kabob bar”, with meat and veggie options, and let everybody skewer up what they like!

    Our friends at […]

  • Recipes: Big Summer Salad

    Growing up, our family ate traditional 1980s garden salads, consisting of iceberg lettuce, cucumber, tomato and red onion.  Every.  Single.  Night.  There are so many fresh ingredients to love and salads can be an adventure!  Here are a few to get you on your way, starting with baby spinach…  GET RECIPES