After reading Vicky’s post the other day about the Best Bread it got me thinking about other dishes that have bread as the main ingredient. What other than French Toast? Kids love to dip anything but what is commercially prepared is never a good option. Here is an easy recipe that you can make today [...]
I love eating seasonal – that means you get fruits and veggies at the peak of their flavor and nutrition. If you have a farmers market near you, you understand the notion of eating seasonal as that is how the farmers sell their goods. If it isn’t growing they can’t sell it. Once the fruit and [...]
There are two things you will not see me eating very often, if ever, olives and cottage cheese. So, I never thought I would be making pancakes using cottage cheese, but I decided to try since it has lots of protein and not much sugar. Surprisingly, I loved it! I blended everything together so there [...]
Before I moved to Atlanta, I lived in California just north of San Francisco where they make authentic chewy sourdough bread. There is nothing like walking along the street with the smell of fresh bread consuming the air. San Francisco sourdough bread is the one requested item that I ask friends who come to visit to [...]
Remember that commercial from long ago with the old lady that yells – “Where’s the beef?” Well here it is and it is sure to satisfy all the meat and potatoes people out there. Although no potatoes are in this recipe you certainly could add them if you preferred them over the polenta. Beef is [...]
I am loving this warmer weather minus all the pollen that is floating around everywhere – but it definitely has gotten me into the grilling mood! This recipe is one that you can make ahead, shape into patties, freeze and then bring out when you are ready to fire up the grill! I use lean [...]
Well it looks like we are in for some rain today and this hearty and gluten-free soup is going to be a perfect way to wind down and end the day. Soup is so nourishing and can not only warm the tummy but the heart too! Why is it that when we get sick chicken [...]
Meatless meals are on the rise and it is no wonder with sky rocketing reports of cancer, heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. By cutting meat out of just one meal a week you reduce the amount of saturated fats in your family’s diet and give them an extra does of veggies and fiber rich grains [...]
I’ve had red beans and rice many times without knowing red beans contain the most antioxidants of any food! Did you know that? I always think of fruit, berries in particular, and green tea when it comes to antioxidant power. These beans are high in soluble fiber, which helps lower cholesterol, and they may reduce [...]
Since Moms RUN This Town and Green Plate Rule have teamed up to host the Heart Healthy 5K / 10K / Half Marathon virtual race this month I thought it would be good to talk about foods that are important for fueling your body before and refueling your body after a strenuous workout or run. [...]
