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Let’s face it, trying to stick to a diet, lose or maintain weight is hard work. It requires dedication and commitment. Day after day, we do our best to stick to our goal, but it can get downright depressing at times. Especially, if we’re not seeing a change, when we step on the scale. But, […]
MoreIf you’re anything like me, you probably don’t want to hear anything about turkey, and glad that Thanksgiving is over, and that the dang turkey is gone. Though we’ve salvaged all the white and dark meat possible, and thrown away the carcass, we still have to appreciate the after-Thanksgiving meals we created from that wonderful […]
MoreDon’t you just love pasta — I know I do! It is such a versatile food that can be prepared as a hot or cold dish. Whenever I’m searching for a quick and easy dish to prepare, I turn to pasta. Penne pasta is one type of pasta that I cook frequently. As in most […]
MoreAfter 30-something years of preparing Sunday dinners, there are times when I get tired of cooking the same meals. But, I never grow tired of making spaghetti. Heck, who doesn’t love spaghetti. And, for any woman, who is short on time and wants to cook a tasty meal — spaghetti is the go-to dish. The […]
MoreWhile I enjoy cooking Sunday dinner, I don’t enjoy spending much time in the kitchen when it’s 90 degrees outside. And, I’m definitely not in the mood for eating a heavy meal that will make me feel sluggish. So, on those hot and muggy days, I lighten up my Sunday meal with grilled salmon, a […]
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 […]
MoreAfter a long, weekend away celebrating my wedding anniversary, the last thing I wanted to do was spend a lot of time in the kitchen, after returning home. Whenever I’m short on time, or just don’t feel like preparing a time-consuming dinner, I always resort to my favorite: breakfast, or brinner (breakfast for dinner). My […]
MoreEach week, I’m on the hunt for interesting recipes I can prepare, for my Sunday dinners. I get excited when I come across a recipe that is healthy and doesn’t take a long time to prepare. Not too long ago, I wanted to prepare a pasta dish with lemon basil chicken. Why lemon basil; I […]
MoreOldways, an organization committed to “Inspiring good health through cultural food traditions and lifestyles,” declares May as International Mediterranean Diet Month! During this month, the goal is to bring attention to the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet. Research studies have proven that the Mediterranean diet is a much healthier alternative to the American diet. […]
MoreWhen 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 […]
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