While visiting my great uncle and aunt in Albuquerque, about to eat an enchilada, I was asked a question I will never forget: "Red or Green?!" It turns out that this is an iconic question in New Mexico in reference to their fabulous chile options, and if you want some of both, the correct response is “Christmas”. The theme of today’s blog, though rooted in that question, takes us to a different part of the world, namely Italy. I love cooking Italian food and pasta is a stap

Hello and welcome to the Food section of articles on Prodigy Strats. This one is all about my favorite recipes. All these recipes are vegetarian, and as a lifelong vegetarian myself, I encourage you to explore vegetarian or vegan cuisine, not only because it's amazing but because of environmental issues, animal welfare and more. Even as a vegetarian, you can still make dishes that taste like your favorite meat dishes or even better! Today I’ll be showing off my highly versati

Hi Friends! "Cariwch eich calon yn eich llaw." This is a Welsh quote literally translated to “Carry your heart in your hand” meaning travel free and embrace new experiences. Over the last week and a half, July 4-12, 2026, I had the opportunity to travel with Seattle Children’s Chorus to the United Kingdom of Great Britain. Buckle up folks, it’s going to be an epic journey! The journey began at Sea-Tac airport on July 4th. Happy 250th USA! After clearing security, our au