Have you read any articles about food trends for 2008? Are you influenced by these trends? I'd like your opinions..

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When it's steamy hot outside, even the most ambitious cook needs some easy, quick meals to put on the table. Mark Bittman who writes in the New York Times recently listed 101 simple meals that take 10 minutes or less. Worth checking out...

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Not every meal is an inspired one. I actually like the simplicity and bland taste of frozen foods every now and then - especially when I'm tired and need quick energy. What meals do you resort to when you're tired and need a quick, totally uncomplicated meal? No takeout/carryins, please.

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Here's an easy recipe I concocted. You need: bunch of Swiss chard, 14 oz. can Italian diced tomato, 1 19 oz. can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), 1 finely sliced onion, 3 finely chopped garlic cloves, salt, pepper, dried oregano flakes, freshly squeezed lemon juice to taste.

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Tell me what you're eating and cooking.

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