Tag: food

Food as a Prescription by Anthony & Staci Lo Cascio (Book Review #1113)

Food as a prescription is a health book for those wondering what their diet is doing to their health.

THE PURSUIT OF HEALTH by Valeria Teles

THE PURSUIT OF HEALTH by Valeria Teles  I went for a run because I had eaten a small, organic dark chocolate cookie the day before and I felt that I had to punish myself. It was habitual for me to punish myself with strenuous, caloric… Continue Reading “THE PURSUIT OF HEALTH by Valeria Teles”

Manna City: A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Thriller by Geoffrey Pierce (Book Review #458)

Manna City is a science fiction story written in a post-apocalyptic world. People live in harsh environments but still remain having hope and Nista is nine months pregnant, starving.   Her situation is not good and her husband, Dane thinks she is losing her… Continue Reading “Manna City: A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Thriller by Geoffrey Pierce (Book Review #458)”

The New Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day by Jeff Hertzberg, M.D., and Zoë François: Reviewed by da-AL

Happy bread day to me! Happy bread day to meeee! Tango gatherings are social in the best way, often involving potlucks. When a dance mate brought a yeast-raised loaf still warm from her home oven and proceeded to describe how easily she’d baked it,… Continue Reading “The New Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day by Jeff Hertzberg, M.D., and Zoë François: Reviewed by da-AL”

Fresh artisan bread made easier than ever! Reviewed by da-AL

  Author Jim Lahey with his Sullivan Street Bakery Surely there’s a place in heaven for bakers who have worked out the kinks of no-knead bread baking, the ones who share their secrets with the rest of us. No-knead recipes are yeasty home baked goodness… Continue Reading “Fresh artisan bread made easier than ever! Reviewed by da-AL”

“New Food of Life: Ancient Persian and Modern Iranian Cooking and Ceremonies,” by Najmieh Batmanglij: A Review by da-AL

*** Novelist da-AL will soon release her book, “Flamenco & the Sitting Cat.” For more of her writing, visit her blog: HappinessBetweenTails.WordPress.com *** It’s the start of Spring and with it Persian New Year, the time of year that is among the happiest everywhere… Continue Reading ““New Food of Life: Ancient Persian and Modern Iranian Cooking and Ceremonies,” by Najmieh Batmanglij: A Review by da-AL”

San Diego: Art, Dancing, Food, Gardens, Music, and Quilts! Written by da-AL

  da-AL, is an Emmy award-winning journalist. Read more of her writing and stay tuned for when her adult literary fiction novel, “Flamenco & the Sitting Cat,” will be published at her blog, HappinessBetweenTails I’m fiercer than San Diego’s Museum shark! San Diego is only… Continue Reading “San Diego: Art, Dancing, Food, Gardens, Music, and Quilts! Written by da-AL”