During the summer months, I enjoy spending time in my yard. After working all week, watering, feeding, and maintaining my flowers on the weekend, is a welcome joy. When Saturday morning arrives, my husband and I start our day having coffee on the deck. Then, it’s time to get to work! He’s usually cutting the lawn, while I’m plucking the weeds. Let me just say … Continue reading Pluck Your Weeds!
Each 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 don’t know. But, I love the taste of lemon chicken. … Continue reading Sunday Dinner Series: Angel Hair Pasta with Grilled Lemon Basil Chicken
There’s a reason NY is called “The City that Never Sleeps.” I just returned from a long-overdue trip to visit my daughter. Since my daughter moved to NY nearly three years ago, I’ve always wanted to go visit. So, I decided to take the journey alone — no husband, no kids. I must admit that the thought of going to NY alone was a little … Continue reading I’m in a New York State of Mind
Oldways, 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. In celebration, I decided to put my own spin on … Continue reading Sunday Dinner Series: Mediterranean Chicken & Vegetables with Couscous
There are some food combinations that we expect to go well together, like peanut butter & jelly, macaroni & cheese, and cookies & milk. So, when it comes to experimenting with new food combinations, for Sunday dinner, I usually take the safe route. It’s not that I don’t like trying new things; I don’t like experimenting with Sunday dinner. My family looks forward to my … Continue reading Sunday Dinner Series: Vegetable Medley Quiche
Okay, I admit: I’m cynical when it comes to trusting what’s in my food. For this reason, I spend much of my time reading the food labels, while grocery shopping. Even though I buy the same items week after week, I still check the labels to make sure the ingredients haven’t changed. The current food label is a little difficult to understand. It’s hard to … Continue reading Nutrition Labels Getting Makeover
Since this is National Nutrition Month, this is a good time to set goals for eating better, and adding a little physical activity into your lifestyle. But, you may be asking “Where do I start?” The best place to start the journey of eating healthy is right there in your kitchen. Before you begin moving towards the path of healthy eating, you need to know … Continue reading Your Kitchen: Where Healthy Begins
If you’ve been thinking about changing your eating habits, and starting the journey of healthy eating; there’s no better time than now! March is the observance of National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme is: “Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right.” National Nutrition Month is an annual campaign created by the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, to bring awareness and educate the public, on the … Continue reading National Nutrition Month – Are You In?
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
As a home cook, my meal preparations are often dictated by time. During the week, I try not to spend a lot of time on meal preparation. After working all day, I want a healthy meal, but I don’t want to spend too much time on preparation — I want it quick and good! And, depending on what I’m preparing, I opt to use can, … Continue reading Cook’s Choice: Can, Fresh, or Frozen?
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