Posts by Hail Mary Food of Grace
Tomato Mania for the Novice Grower
Today, after a meeting, I was on my way home when a huge sign caught my eye. It said Tomato Mania today through Sunday. I thought to myself, tomatoes, hmmm! Last year, a…
Read MoreAsk Chef Mary Fridays… Bananas
Dear Chef Mary, Thank you for supporting LLS. I worked for them for a few years planning fundraising events and was inspired all the time by patients and survivors. You…
Read MoreHealthy Foods Helped Fight Cancer
After reading about Michael, a 30-year cancer survivor who had Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma as a child, and Eva, the Girl of the Year, at seven years old is now a three-year leukemia…
Read MoreSt. Patrick’s Day- Corned Beef Recipes
Dear Chef Mary, What type of meat is Corned Beef? Can you make a healthier version of the traditional St. Patrick’s Day favorite? Patti Dear Patti, Corned beef, the traditional…
Read MoreEating at Disney Land
As I began my experience at the happiest place on earth, I considered the eating dilemmas that awaited me. Disneyland just in time for lunch. Instead of worrying about them,…
Read MoreAsk Chef Mary…How do Actresses’ Look so Great on the Red Carpet?
Dear Chef Mary, The Oscars are coming up on SUNDAY, as you know. I’m always amazed how flat actresses’ stomachs look in their dresses. Do they eat and, if they…
Read MoreWhole Fruit or Fruit Juice?
When I was young, my dad would pack our family into his old Lincoln Town Car and we’d travel cross-country to visit my grandparents in Palm Springs where upon arrival…
Read MoreForbidden Rice with Shrimp and a Walnut Lemon Glaze
Serves 2Cooking Time 45 minutes Forbidden Rice 1-tablespoon olive oil ½ small diced yellow onion 1 cup forbidden rice 1 ¾ cup water ½ cup white wine 1 bay leaf…
Read MoreAsk Chef Mary…Root Vegetables
Root vegetables may not appeal to you on first glance. They’re funny to look at and are not the go-to vegetables for most everyday dishes. However, in these cold…
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