In the cold weather dawned upon us for longer than usual this season, stuffed cabbage dish such as this one is the perfect treat for the mind, body and soul. Named “golubtsy” in Ukrainian culture, it is very popular in Russian speaking families. The recipe is a three fold.   more »

I recently found an excellent all organic bread in Trader Joe's. It reminds me of the Ukrainian Gray Bread (seryj hleb). It's got a thick crust and a grayish softer middle. It tastes great and has only 3 ingredients: Organic Whole Wheat Flour, Filtered Water, Sea Salt.    more »

When the weather is cold and wet, snacking on something warm and delicious is not a vice, it is a necessity. But what we snack on makes a difference. I found a perfect healthy snack at Trader Joe’s – Just Mango Slices, unsweetened and unsulfured.   more »

In many cultures breakfast is the most important meal of the day and is not to be skipped, overlooked or taken for granted. A cup of coffee instead simply does not give your body the energy it needs.   more »

We have all heard stories about how some fruit and vegetables are being gathered when they are green, put in warehouses and gassed to make them look ripe. Worse, some of them are being genetically engineered. Since there is no clear labeling standards, when we go to the store we want to do the right thing, but we really have no idea how to find good quality product. Well, let me share with you what I know about tomatoes.   more »

In these stressful times with the flu viruses spreading around and our immune system being under attack, it would be a good idea to eat more salad.   more »