Summer Swiss Chard Soup
This light and delicious soup is perfect for a breezy, early summer day. You will find the most tender, flavorful Swiss chard at your farmer’s
The Delphic Oracle Diet
Athina Pronaia Sanctuary at Delphi (Wikipedia) 
Many years ago, I discovered the world’s most ancient and best inspiration for a diet, where one would never gain or lose too much weight, and where you would always be able to eat great food that was delicious and totally healthy. This inspiration came from the two mottos that Socrates told us have been carved into the stone walls of the famous Oracle at Delphi in Greece. (Hence, I dubbed my plan: “The Delphic Oracle Diet!”)
Roman Mosaic “Know Thyself”
The two ancient mottos are:
“γνῶθι σεαυτόν” [“Know Thyself”]
“μηδὲν ἄγαν” [“Nothing in Excess”]
Delphic Oracle en Route: Venice
For this month, instead of a recipe Katherine shares some recent dining highlights from her recent travels that fit the principles of the Delphic Oracle
Vichyssoise a la Ritz
This lesson in the correct French pronunciation of Vichyssoise (with a great recipe) is from Craig Claiborne’s 1961 NY Times cookbook. Bon Appétit! Vichyssoise
Homemade Peach Galette
I find galettes are the easiest, lightest dessert or breakfast fare. No sugar except sprinkled to make the crust crispy. Peach Galette Recipe One 12
Şaştım Aşı from Nevin Halici
During one of my trips to Konya, Nevin Halici took me back into the kitchens of some of the best restaurants. We then dined with
Tarragon Beets
Before the weather turns to chilly temperatures, enjoy this beautiful and simple recipe. My favorite summer vegetable fresh from the garden: Tarragon Beets.
Basil & Black Pepper Summer Fruit Salad
Another delicious fruit salad recipe from Katherine’s kitchen. (see Fascinating Fruit Salad) Basil & Black Pepper Summer Fruit Salad Serves 4 to 6 3 medium
Splendid Sardine Sandwich
“Sardines or kippers are rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids, known to help reduce risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and cancer.” –Dr.
Simple Chickpea Salad
A simple and savory salad addition to your spring and summer lunch menu. This recipe delivers pantry staples in a fresh new way.
Fennel & Zucchini Spring Salad
Fennel & Zucchini Spring Salad Toss together some of spring’s best fresh ingredients with a quick dressing for a refreshing spring lunch or side
Fabulous Artichoke Dip with Fennel Crudites
This recipe is an easy and delicious way to enjoy artichokes any time of year. (And happens to be vegan and gluten free as well!)
Fascinating Fruit Salad
For March’s installment of The Delphic Oracle Diet, I’ve chosen a simple and delicious fruit salad that welcomes this early spring weather we’ve been enjoying. My
Venetian Soup
Living in Vienna one winter, I got really sick of the ice and slush, so one morning I jumped on an 8:00 a.m. train to
“Know Thyself” and “Nothing in Excess”: The Delphic Oracle Diet
The difference between my books and those of many of my fellow suspense/adventure novelists, is that in my stories, my characters always take the time