Giuseppepaolo

Funny how food can take you back in time. So much so, that it seems my taste buds have a better memory than my mind does. Some good and some not so good. Raspberry Crunch is definitely a good one. This recipe was handed down to me from Sir Sportsalot's grandmother many many years ago. She used to make it with cherry pie filling, I just happen to have a thing for raspberries. But when it comes right down to it, here's something about the crumbly cake topping that I just can't seem to get enough of. I dunno if you've ever payed attention to what cake mix smells like before you bake it. Sweet, rich, enticing...demanding you to lick the bowl. But something happens in the oven and it changes. Maybe that's why cakes aren't my favorite dessert. They just don't taste the way the batter does. Raspberry crunch fixes that. This is one of the most simple recipes you'll find. It's versatile simply by changing the pie filling and has minimal ingredients. When I fi...

It is a Bean-tastic Sunday and I've got a wonderfully easy, tasty and healthy spread for you that even a non-bean lover, like myself, would enjoy. I'm not saying I hate beans, but there are some that I really don't prefer. And there are some that are pretty darn good. I'm not sure if it's a texture thing or what but I have to say, I prefer bean spreads such as hummus and other dips over whole beans. But...because beans are so good for you, being low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium and high in fiber, protein, folate, magnesium and iron, I do try to include them in my menu on occasion. If I'm going to be honest, I must admit that beans are really versatile. They can go in soups and stews, salads, or just as a stand alone side. Why, they can even be an ingredient in a dessert (especially if you include the vanilla bean). Proof of this is in the line-up we have for you today, which you will find at the bottom. I really love the combination of tomatoes and b...