When it comes to avoiding the dreaded flu virus or attempting to bounce back after a bout of the flu, I typically turn to seasonal foods as a means to boost immunity during the cold winter months. Benefits of Citrus: It’s no surprise that citrus season peaks during the month of January, a time when…
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Black Eyed Pea Tacos
Happy 2016! We’re kicking off the new year with our Black Eyed Pea Tacos and Citrus Salsa. Eating black-eyed peas on New Years Day is a Southern tradition dating back to Civil War times where the peas were eaten to bring good luck and prosperity for the new year. I’ll take a little good luck for my…
Winter Citrus Quinoa Salad
It’s always fun having my older kids in town, especially when they head over to the farmers market with me in search of something new. While tripping around Little Italy Mercato Farmers’ Market last weekend, our sweet Sarah (Billy’s girlfriend) came across a basket of pomelos (also known as pummelo, Chinese grapefruit and pompelmous). I had never…