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My name is Elana Iaciofano and I'm a content creator for the food industry. I photograph, draw, video, write. A long time ago, I co-authored this blog with my brother, John. But now, it's just me.
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This is a fantastic hummus recipe. It has added flavor from caramelized onions and roasting the veggies for dipping, gives the dish so much more flavor.
My own take on the Croque Madame.... a Croque Signora! A Franco-Italian Pizza masterpiece. Make it this Easter!
Creating a beautiful mess with Italian Long Hot Peppers, white beans and fresh parsley. These tacos are a delicious vegetarian lunch or dinner. And there will be hummus leftovers for days!
Soup. It's what's for dinner. And lunch. And sometimes breakfast. Here's a recipe for a beautifully delicious and bright Roasted Golden Beet Soup. And some insight into my home studio complete with bananas, roaming dining room tables and much chaos!
What's green and white and pink all over? Fresh beet pasta! Try this one for amazing tastes and colors.
I like pancakes. I recognize that I'm what some would call, "a healthy eater." I like vegetables. Even kale. I'll go out of my way to eat them. I exercise. Maybe more than some. Definitely less than others. I watch my food intake, not by counting calories, but by trying to make good choices and recognizing when I'm full.
This post, recipes and corresponding flip through book (link below) stem from both my amusement at these family habits and my own cookie-making frenzy.
Along those lines, for my birthday this year I am going to make a few confessions. Food-related confessions. I have some weird food-related habits and I'm going to come clean and tell you what they are. Then you can bring on the judging.