Freezing foods such as breads, vegetables, meats, and seafood is convenient and keeps you from having to make daily trips to the supermarket. But, most frozen foods aren’t meant to last forever. When frozen food has freezer burn, it’s usually a sign that it’s been frozen too long. Whenever I buy extra bread, rolls, or poultry, I usually freeze whatever I’m not using right away. … Continue reading How Long Should You Keep Frozen Foods?
For awhile now, I’ve wanted to prepare chicken piccata. I ordered this dish a few times, while eating out, and loved the lemony flavor with the breaded chicken. This is a simple dish, which I could’ve prepared without a recipe, but I chose to use and modify the recipes from Food Network’s Ina Garten and Robert Irvine. I’ve learned that when cooking from a recipe, … Continue reading Sunday Dinner Series: Chicken Piccata w/Angel Hair Pasta & Spinach
Before you start getting too excited, let me explain what the fuss is all about! Like you, I had visions of driving thru a fast-food lane, scanning the menu, and ordering a veggie burger, on a toasted bun. But, my dreams were shattered after learning that only the lucky residents of Rohnert Park, a city north of San Francisco will get to enjoy that culinary … Continue reading Say What?! A Vegetarian Drive-Thru
What’s not to like about a sweet, juicy peach. But, combine peaches with succulent, grilled chicken and a tangy bbq sauce — now, you’ve got a winning meal for Sunday dinner! Summer fruits like peaches, mangoes, and pineapples go well with grilled chicken or seafood. For this recipe, I chose to use chicken drumsticks. The only disappointment in preparing this meal was the peaches — … Continue reading Sunday Dinner Series: Grilled Peach BBQ Chicken
I applaud anyone who voluntarily restricts their eating, for an extended period of time, to lose weight — more power to you! The thought of following a food-deprived routine just isn’t appealing to me — I have tried, and failed. Weight-loss diets aren’t easy to follow. You first have to get your mind right to go through with the plan. If not, you’re wasting your … Continue reading Why I Don’t Do Weight-Loss Diets!
This is the best advice I can give to all fathers: “Stay Healthy!” Why? Without good health you have a greater risk of dying from chronic illnesses, and leaving your children to grow up without a dad. As the backbone of the family — your presence is needed! I wish my father had taken better care of himself. He died from a massive heart attack, … Continue reading #1 Tip for Father’s Day: Stay Healthy!
What do chocolates, avocados, and turmeric have in common? Well, for starters, they’re on the list of the top 10 fat burning foods. That’s right! These foods, along with a few others, work to help you burn more fat, which is the ultimate goal in any weight loss program. Several of these fat-busting foods work to rev up your metabolism and help you burn fat … Continue reading 10 Foods that Help You Burn More Fat
Eating healthy at work is challenging, since we’re always pressed for time. With little time, you may opt for a trip to the nearest fast food place. And, though, you may choose to buy the healthier items on the menu, they’re not as healthy as you might think. Many are still loaded with high levels of sodium, fats, and sugar. The key to eating healthy … Continue reading Key to Eating Healthy at Work: Pack Your Lunch!
Hotlanta is heating up! When the weather gets warm, I can’t wait to fire up the grill. Today, I wanted to find a recipe for the huge, pack of chicken tenders I had thawing in the fridge. So, I did what any good, home chef would do: search the Internet. For sometime, I’ve wanted to prepare a meal with mango salsa. I always enjoy the … Continue reading Sunday Dinner Series: Grilled Chicken with Mango Salsa and Coconut Cilantro Rice Pilaf
Did Gwyneth Paltrow believe that her food stamp challenge would teach poor folks a lesson on survival? Really! What meals had she planned on preparing with the items she purchased for $29? Looking at her list: a dozen eggs, romaine, an onion, scallions, a bag of rice, black beans, cilantro, and limes, I would say that she had all the fixins for a few days … Continue reading Sorry Gwyneth, I Can Do Better!
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