By Judith Yamada, Kitchen Maven Increasing fiber, vitamins, calcium, anti-oxidants, and protein, in our diets, is a goal most of us share. At the same time, we know it’s a good idea…
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Kitchen Maven: ADDED VALUE MEALS – Part 2
By Judith Yamada, Kitchen Maven Breakfast is my favorite meal, and my nostalgia meal. I remember Sunday morning breakfasts of fried eggs, bialy rolls or bagels with cream cheese, ham or lox…
KITCHEN MAVEN: Added Value Meals (#1 in a 3 part series)
By Judith Yamada, the Kitchen Maven A while ago, I was warned to watch my sugar intake. It’s interesting because, a short time before that moment, I found myself feeling a bit…
Kitchen Maven: YOU’VE GOT SOME CRUST!
By Judith Yamada, Kitchen Maven If you’ve followed Kitchen Maven, you may have seen articles about “pie” in the past. I have a thing for pie. It may be one of my…
KITCHEN MAVEN: Comfort in the Kitchen
By Judith Yamada, Kitchen Maven With so much sickness and sorrow in this world, it’s pretty hard to focus on exquisite dinner entrees or scrumptious desserts. In the big picture, writing about…
KITCHEN MAVEN: MARDI GRAS TRIVIA and RECIPES – Crab Cakes & Jambalaya
Compiled and Recipes by Judith Yamada “Laissez les bon temps rouler” is heard at family gatherings and plentiful festivals–”Let the good times roll”. “Joie de vivre” is literally translated as “Joy…
Thank You For Infecting Me (Or Please Mind Your Flu Manners)
By Judith Yamada, Kitchen Maven While their daughter was visiting from out of town, a close friend and her husband, decided to invite a neighbor to their home for dinner. The neighbor,…
Kitchen Aromatherapy
By Judith Yamada, Kitchen Maven As a Certified Aroma-therapist, I’ve been using essential oils for years, and have watched them become increasingly popular for use in diffusers, for creating natural personal scents…
Be easy on yourself!
By Judith Yamada, Kitchen Maven When planning a party this holiday season, or any season, organize your time and choose foods that require simple preparation. Keep the following tips in mind, and…
ME WANT COOKIES: GLUTEN FREE AND VEGAN, PLEASE!
By Judith Yamada, Kitchen Maven It’s that cookie time of year. Every baker has their unique holiday grouping of cookies that define their baking style and tastes. But many a vegan and…
