When the weather is cool and a chill is in the air, nothing warms the body and the stomach like a hearty, bowl of soup. Although, soup isn’t generally considered a menu choice, for Sunday dinner, the many varieties can make it a star-attraction on many family tables. I’ve found that a nice bowl of soup is very convenient, when you don’t want to spend … Continue reading Sunday Dinner Series: Hearty Vegetable Soup
Sunday is the day that I like to show my culinary savviness. And, what better way to show those mad skills than in an Italian dish. Who doesn’t love a dish with spaghetti sauce! The prep and cooking time for the Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells takes much longer than the meals I prepare during the week. But, the time is well worth the wait! … Continue reading Sunday Dinner Series: Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells
The Mediterranean diet is becoming more and more popular, due to its health benefits, for increasing life expectancy and lowering risk of heart disease and cancer. Whether you’re considering a life change of adopting a Mediterranean diet, or adding Mediterranean foods to your diet a few days a week, you’re sure to reap the health benefits by having stocking up on these essentials: salmon, olive … Continue reading Stock-Up On These Mediterranean Diet Essentials
Each 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 to be the best diet for good health and longevity. … Continue reading Add Mediterranean Foods to Your Everyday Meals
The end of year is usually a time of reflection, and with the ending of 2012 just around the corner, I thought I’d take a moment to reflect on some of the healthy food trends of 2012. This list is by no means exhaustive, but it lists some of the trends that made it to our tables and fridge: Healthy in a hurry – easily … Continue reading Healthy, Food Trends of 2012
This year, you’ve decided to host Thanksgiving dinner at your house. You’ve got the meal all planned out, and have collected all your favorite recipes. But, you’ve just found out that you have a vegetarian guest coming for dinner. What now? Well, no need to fret. Your guest is a non-meat eater, not an alien from another planet. Although, vegetarianism is pretty well accepted in … Continue reading Stress-free Tips for Hosting Vegetarians at Thanksgiving
I’ll admit that I’m a foodie. I love cook books, watching cooking shows, playing Diner Dash, and writing about cooking. Despite the fact that I love cooking, there are moments when I don’t want to cook, which is usually after I’ve worked my 9-to-5 and driven 45 minutes in traffic. The one nice thing about my drive home is having the time to think of … Continue reading Easy Ways to Eat Healthy; Even When You Hate Cooking
Summer squash is plentiful during the month of July. The farmers markets and grocers are stocked with yellow squash, zucchini, and pattypan (the big, green and yellow squash). Yet, with so much variety and abundance of squash, it can be difficult to think of new ways to prepare it. There are many ways that summer squash can be prepared: grilled, sauteed, fried, and roasted are … Continue reading New Ways to Enjoy Summer Squash
In my previous post, I talked about the idea of juicing leftover salad mix. Well, this week I finally got around to trying out this idea. Before I juiced, I bought 3 cans of fruit nectar: Jumex peach, pear, and mango. There were many varieties, but since these are a few of my favorite fruits, I decided to buy these. I also thought that these … Continue reading My Love-Hate Affair with Veggie Juice
In 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 more, by adding other foods rich in protein. So, in … Continue reading Pump Up Your Salad!
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