When we talk about spring cleaning, we first think of de-cluttering our home, cleaning the attic, or organizing the garage. But, what about our diet? Spring is a good time for us to spruce up our diets. Although I consider myself a healthy person, I know there are some things in my diet I could improve. For instance, I’m bad at drinking the required amount … Continue reading Simple Tips to Spring Clean Your Diet
Even if you consider yourself a healthy person, which I do, there is still the possibility of you catching a bug. But, instead of heading to the medicine cabinet, you might want to head to your kitchen first. Just the other day, I started getting that irritating feeling in my throat, which indicated that I might be coming down with a bug. Rather than grab … Continue reading Feeling Sick? Head to Your Kitchen!
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
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?
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
Well, week one of the Shutdown, and no idea of how many more we’ll have to endure, before it’s over. The Shutdown really sucks! Although, I’m not an impacted federal worker, I do have family and friends who are, and my thoughts and prayers are with them. The more time it takes to pass a budget, the longer impacted workers have to survive without a … Continue reading Healthy, Budget-friendly Menu Ideas to Survive the Shutdown
I love drinking herbal tea! In fact, I’m obsessed with it; so much so, I drink a cup each night; even when it’s hot outside. The joy of slowing down the world, for a few minutes, to sip a cup of tea, is priceless! My late mother-in-law believed that all of life’s problems were solved with a cup of tea! But, what could be better … Continue reading Drink Your Tea and Eat it Too!
In my last post, I talked about the #1 hidden danger in foods: sodium. As adults, we have the capacity to control our diets and what we eat. Children, on the other hand, have to rely on their parents to do what’s best. And, protecting our children from food dangers should be top priority. Recent news articles have reported that high levels of sodium are … Continue reading Protect Your Child from Sodium Overdose!
The cold season is well under way, and believe it or not, you already have the best secret weapon for fighting colds. No, it’s not your medicine cabinet; it’s your kitchen. That’s right! The family kitchen is the best defense against colds. Why? Because the kitchen is your science lab for preparing and storing foods that help fight against the common cold. Just recently, I … Continue reading Don’t Ignore Your Secret Weapon for Fighting Colds
While I love the hot, summer season for enjoying family vacations at the beach, eating sweet, ripe watermelon and tropical fruits, and preparing quick, healthy salads, I look forward to the cooler temps of the fall season and my favorite comfort foods. As soon as the summer season is about to end, I start reminiscing about all my favorite fall foods that I love to … Continue reading Get Cozy with Favorite Fall Foods
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