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Fresh Tomato, Basil and Garlic Buckwheat Pasta

December 30, 2013

By Anna Varriano

It took me about 10 minutes to make this yummy pasta dish for dinner tonight. I was on my own, so wanted something quick and easy. My inspiration was some freshly picked tomatoes and basil from my garden. What You’ll Need The amounts listed are for one …

Frozen Freshness: Enjoying Local Tomatoes Year-Round

September 1, 2013

By Anna Varriano

For those of you who follow Perfect Resonance on Facebook, you know that I’ve posted a lot of photos of my veggie garden this season. I love being able to grow my own vegetables, not only for the obvious nutritional benefits, but also for the enjoyment …

Zucchini (grainless) Spaghetti

August 28, 2013

By Anna Varriano

My family does its best to avoid wheat, starchy grains, and anything made from them. That includes spaghetti, and for many families, spaghetti is a quick and inexpensive meal. Many of my clients who are avoiding grains, in particular wheat, say the one …

Pizza With a Cauliflower Crust

February 15, 2013

By Anna Varriano

This grain-free pizza crust uses cauliflower as a base. It is delicious and easy to make. To ensure a crisp crust, it has to be spread out thin enough and baked until golden. The first few times I made this recipe, the crust wasn’t as crisp as I would …

It’s Never Too Late to Plant a Seed

June 1, 2012

By Anna Varriano

Gardening is in my blood – well at least it should be – and I try to focus on that positive notion every spring as opposed to focusing on my past gardening failures! My parents grew up on a farm in Italy where they lived off their land. My brother live …

GMOs: Protect Your Food Supply

October 1, 2010

By johnmac

I recently learned that in the U.S.A., this October is the first official ‘Non-GMO Month’ (GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organism). As I learned more about the initiatives that are taking place in the U.S., I thought it would be timely to share s …

Fight Germs With Oregnao

September 1, 2009

By johnmac

Oregano is a delicious herb that is native to Europe. It was highly valued by the ancient Greeks and considered to be a cure-all. Today, the fresh or dried leaves are commonly used in many Italian, Greek and other Mediterranean dishes. It is a very ver …