Hooked On Farro

We get excited about simple stuff in the Meez kitchen.  Like discovering you can toast gnocchi  for a crispy change of pace.  Or adding chocolate sauce to roasted fruit for a not-too-indulgent dessert.  And this week, spreading the word about our favorite grain. You see, we’re hooked on farro.  It has more … [Read more...]

6 Fresh Ideas for Pizza Night

Is there anything better than pizza night?  It’s a dinner kids love to help cook and it’s a meal everyone loves to eat.  Pizzas can be fancy or simple, and they’re a great way to use ingredients already sitting in your fridge. The challenge can be thinking of ways to break up the usual red sauce and … [Read more...]

Hawaiian Paella Recipe

“Absolutely delicious!” “A home run" “Even my picky kids gobbled it up!” “Awesome recipe” When we get notes like that, we can't resist sharing the recipe.  With roasted pineapple and a tropical soy-ginger sauce, this paella is a dinner you'll want to make again and again.  Best of all, it's on … [Read more...]

The Story Behind Our Founder’s New Book: Murder in the Piazza

I'm having a ball doing publicity for my debut novel, Murder in the Piazza. It's given me a chance to join authors on panels discussing what makes a great mystery, talk with readers at book group conversations, and answer questions about my journey as a writer. If you're curious about the craft of writing … [Read more...]