Archive: April, 2012
Kale Waldorf Salad
One of the first recipes I copied from my grandmother was for a simple Waldorf Salad. I still have that 3×5 card and still enjoy a big bowl… Read More »
Make-Ahead Strawberry Pecan Oatmeal Smoothie
My friend, Jill, over at GroO New York, recently shared a smoothie link that caught my attention. Although I have often seen smoothie recipes with oatmeal blended in, I have… Read More »
Kitchen Extras
New version of baked oatmeal with steel cut oats, coming soon! Through The Fountain Avenue Facebook page, I often share quick meal ideas, tips or recipes from other… Read More »
Thai Bok Choy Salad with Ginger Peanut Sauce
People often say that restaurant salads taste better than what they make at home. This recipe will change their minds! The beauty of this salad is that it… Read More »
Thai Ginger Peanut Sauce
In my quest to seek out and shine a light on one delicious recipe each week from other cooks, something from my friend Ann (yes, another Ann!)… Read More »
Pasta with Fava Beans, Greens & Pancetta
This wholesome pasta dish was inspired by two great finds: fresh fava beans and a green I had never before heard of–pak choy. Upon further research, the name… Read More »
The Foodie Physician
“The Foodie Physician,” an ER doctor, culinary school graduate, and recipe developer who has been featured in magazines, cookbooks, and on the Food Network, most recently as a… Read More »
Steamed Artichokes with Speedy Aioli
Before I got married, I had never eaten an artichoke–one that didn’t come out of a can anyway! Artichokes were a favorite in my husband’s house though,… Read More »
Full Belly Cauliflower Fried Rice
Experimenting and making up new recipes is something I really enjoy. Yet I also cherish the many time-tested recipes handed down from family members and passed along by… Read More »
Maple-Dijon Roasted Root Vegetables
Ever since I devised the recipe for Apple-Pecan Spring Greens with Maple-Dijon Vinaigrette, we have eaten that salad a lot! I initially made it to mimic a restaurant… Read More »

The Fountain Avenue Kitchen was my grandmother’s kitchen, the kitchen where I first pulled up a stool and watched the magic of turning basic, fresh ingredients into culinary wonders. Through today’s Fountain Avenue Kitchen, I hope to inspire people to try a new recipe, learn a new technique and eat more vegetables and wholesome grains ... but still enjoy a little dessert now and then. Pull up your chair and join me in the Fountain Avenue Kitchen!
