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This weekend, my daughter is visiting from New York. And, what that means for me is that I’m making potato salad. I’m not preparing just any potato salad, but potato salad made the same way her late grandmother made it; without a recipe and filled with love. When it came to making great tasting potato […]
MoreWhen the weather starts to heat up in Hotlanta, it’s time to lighten up Sunday dinner. It also gives me an excuse to fix a quick meal, and spend more time in the backyard enjoying the cool breeze, and listening to the birds. But, regardless to how much time I spend in the kitchen, I […]
MoreWhat better way to enjoy the hot weather than relaxing in your backyard or on your deck, and enjoying summer foods like potato salad, coleslaw, or macaroni salad? But, food poisoning can quickly turn that enjoyment into a trip to the emergency room or extended periods in the bathroom, for you, your family and friends. […]
MoreEach week I browse the web searching for interesting health topics, to use for writing my blog posts. I was excited to find out that May is International Mediterranean Diet month, since I absolutely love Mediterranean food! So much has been in the news about the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet. It is said […]
MoreMy loving husband is what you might call “A man’s man.” He’s big, strong, and carries himself like a “real man.” But, contrary to his big physique, he’s not your average meat and potatoes kind of guy — he loves salad! Of course, my husband’s salads are not the dainty portions that I eat. His […]
MoreIn last week’s post, I talked about the health benefits of eating salad, and the nutritional value of various vegetables used in salads. Whether you’re looking to lose weight or get healthy, eating salad is the way to go! But, did you know that you can ‘Pump Up’ the health benefits of your salad even […]
MoreIn observance of Fruit & Veggies month, I’d like to bring attention to the wonderful world of salads. Sure, a salad is one of those dishes that you either love or hate. If you’re trying to lose weight and eating salad everyday, you may be growing tired of salad right about now. Eating salad can […]
MoreNow that the summer grilling season has officially started, you can start planning a healthy menu for your next barbecue. This would be the perfect time to introduce family and friends to a variety of healthy food choices. Plan your menu around a food theme: Southwestern grilled chicken or steak fajitas would be a perfect […]
MoreAre you finding yourself feeling hungry most of the day? You’re eating, but not feeling satisfied. Well, one reason for your constant hunger may be the lack of lean protein in your diet. Eating foods high in lean protein, such as fish, lean meat, poultry, soybean, and eggs help curb hunger and promote weight loss. […]
MoreAlthough I’ve been vegetarian for over 30 years, I still find myself getting bored with eating the same foods day after day. I particularly get this feeling when it comes to salad. Sure, salads are great, but eating a plate of lettuce every day can get boring. What keeps me from getting salad boredom is […]
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