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?
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
Wings, pizza, chips, and other high-calorie snacks are a few of the major players, at many Super Bowl parties. With all the excitement and hoopla, it is very easy to load up on these snacks and consume extra calories as well. If you’re not cautious, you could consume well over 3,500 calories, during the game. But, how can you enjoy the Super Bowl party and … Continue reading How Not to Overeat on Super Bowl Sunday
Shhh! Can you keep a secret? It’s a secret many people know, and are reaping the full benefits. Then, there are people who don’t know this secret, and are suffering the consequences, due to their lack of knowledge. The secret to eating healthy is quite simple, but elusive to many: Eat Real Food. That’s it! It’s not complicated. If we eat real food, we stand … Continue reading The Simple Secret to Eating Healthy
This is my baby boy’s last Sunday dinner, before he returns to college, and he wants this last Sunday meal to be the best. Today, he asked that I prepare Turkey & Spinach lasagna, which is one of my family’s favorites. I love to make their favorites, and hear them say:”M’mm, M’mm good!” Well, I’m really going to make this lasagna exceptional. I need to … Continue reading This is Going to be Good!
Since we are now approaching the end of 2013, I wanted to take time and reflect on my list of healthy favorites, for 2013. The items on my list are foods and exercise programs that are a big part, of my healthy lifestyle. Some of these healthy favorites I couldn’t live without — some, were downright painful. But, despite the ones that were painful, my … Continue reading What’s on Your 2013 List of Healthy Favorites?
Since my youngest son has been home, for the winter break, from college, he’s asked me to make his favorite meals — he misses his mama’s cooking! And, how can I say no, when I know the boy has been living off of oodles of noodles, fast foods, and other not-so-nutritious meals. I usually make my best meals on Sunday, when I have time and … Continue reading What’s for Dinner?
Imagine living in an area, without access to healthy, fresh foods. For many, in the United States, this is a daily reality. They live in areas defined as “food deserts,” which lack quality supermarkets or farmers markets, where residents can buy fresh foods. Not being able to buy affordable healthy foods is bad enough, but many residents in these areas have to travel outside their … Continue reading Food for Thought!
The holiday season is about to kickoff soon, and you know what that means: food, food, and more food. If you’ve been trying to eat healthy and stay fit all year, now is not a good time to throw all that hard work away. With a few simple strategies, you can enjoy the holiday eats and still stay healthy. First, give yourself a high-five for … Continue reading Try These Holiday Fitness Tips
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