by Flora Caputo | Mar 24, 2010 | Recipes, Uncategorized
In our quest for healthier eating, we have almost completely switched to whole wheat flour. This past Saturday morning I woke to an odd snow storm for the first day of Spring. So I felt the need to cook something warm and wholesome in the oven. So I whipped this up....
by Flora Caputo | Mar 23, 2010 | Recipes, Uncategorized
These dumplings have been a favorite at our house for a couple of years. They are not that hard to make and they have very little flour. So if you use low fat dairy, this would be a great phase 3 South Beach dish. My daughter also loves them, and I don’t think...
by Flora Caputo | Mar 17, 2010 | Gardening, Uncategorized
Hi all! With the bulbs peeking out of the soil everywhere, I know a lot of you out there are getting ready to GET DIRTY!!!! I decided to gather all my previous posts on Spring gardening tips in case any of you need some insights, tips or inspiration. Happy...
by Flora Caputo | Mar 13, 2010 | Gardening, Uncategorized
Spring is around the corner, and if you are a gardener like me, you have had your “garden senses tingling” for weeks now. And as many gardeners like me, have had your “gardening budgets” cut yet again from the family bean counter! So what to...
by Flora Caputo | Mar 4, 2010 | Recipes, Uncategorized
This recipe was adapted from one of our nanny’s recipe who was from the Dominican. Rich added things and tweaked it and it is delicious. It is a great side dish for a Latin night, and you let the stove do all the work. You can precook the beans for the two hours a...