TasteOverTime Blog & Recipes

My journeys continued throughout Spain, Portugal and Switzerland this summer. Their proximity allowed ease of travel, access to tastes and shares of architecture, art, history people and of course, foods and beverages! Most apparent? Fish, fish, fish!

Walking requires little preparation except a ready mindset, a comfortable set of shoes and clothes, some sunscreen and shades, and a will to succeed. Okay, maybe earbuds if you’re lucky. Here are my quips and tips for walkable experiences that will take you far!

In my recipe for Smoked Salmon Rolls you’ll get the typical flavor and texture you have grown to love with loaded bagels, but with whole grain tortillas instead. And with more fiber and fewer carbs!

Know the difference between goat and cow cheese? Or raw and organic? Or what exactly are cheese curds? Let me simply set their differences and similarities with a big focus on tastes and textures. Allow me to show you how to make A Proper Cheese Tasting your guide for quality and deliciousness!

Are you fixed on eating the same vegetables, over and over again? Or your old standbys, like corn, peas and potatoes? Have I got some taste tempters for you! Read how nutritious vintage veggies can be transformed into superstars with a little help from their friends (like acid, fat, salt and sugar)!

Creamy looking and tasting soups may not be high in fat and calories after all. This Cucumber-Pepper Buttermilk Soup is a good example. It relies on reduced-fat buttermilk for its salty-sour creaminess, amplified by blended cucumbers and chopped sweet red bell pepper for volume and color.