My husband will wonder if I’m throwing an impromptu party when he finds a container of freshly stuffed mushrooms and cherry tomatoes in our refrigerator. Yes, I’m having a party, but just a party for one! With only two months left before my son’s wedding, I would still like to lose some weight. Since my [...]
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Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes Italiano
Posted in About me, Health, In The Kitchen, Recipes, Uncategorized, tagged 5 ingredient appetizer recipe, appetizers, basil leaves, blog, cannellini beans, food, gourmet snacks, Health, healthy diet, healthy snack recipes, healthy snacks, healty appetizers, hors d'oeuvres, losing weight, make ahead appetizers, mushrooms, recipe, Recipes, stuffed mushrooms, stuffed tomatoes, tomatoes, vegetarian on May 15, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Friday’s Fresh Five! (5/11/12)
Posted in About me, Art and Crafts, Health, Husbands, In The Kitchen, inspiration, Recycling, Uncategorized, tagged art made from fishing nets, blog, codes on plastic bottles, dogs, exerise for sedentary people, fishing nets, food, gelato, gelato versus ice cream, gretchen reynolds, Health, health tips for sedentary people, Helping Others, ice cream, ice cream compared to gelato, inspiration, janet echelman, life, recycling plastic, swimming dogs, Zen quote on May 11, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Running with unbridled joy, Buster, my “grand puppy,” leaps into the air and performs his signature belly-flop into the water. Quickly, he locates his float-toy, snatches it with his mouth, dog paddles back, drops the float on the ground, sprays water over everyone as he shakes it off, and then barks a resounding “Let’s do [...]
Friday’s Fresh Five! (5/4/12)
Posted in About me, Aging, Entertainment, Health, In The Kitchen, inspiration, Recipes, Uncategorized, tagged Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's disease, blog, facts about strawberries, food, fruit, homemade face mask, inspiration, juicy strawberries, life, Mother Teresa quote, natural beauty aid, natural face masks, online magazine, preventing Alzheimer's, random things, strawberries, strawberry facial mask, strawberry recipes, strawberry smoothie, strawberry trivia, things to do to stave off Alzheimer's, Wall to Watch, web magazine on May 4, 2012 | 1 Comment »
They’re finally here! After a seemingly long wait, the little strawberry stand down the way from my home finally reopened. Baskets overflow with big, red, ripe, juicy strawberries and customers eagerly stand in line to get some of the first-of-the-season beauties. They are just one of the reasons I love spring! #1 – Strawberry Trivia [...]
French Breakfast Puffs
Posted in Holidays, Parenting, Recipes, Uncategorized, tagged american country inn and bed and breakfast cookbook, baking, bed and breakfast cookbook, bed and breakfast recipe, blog, breakfast, breakfast recipe, brunch, brunch recipe, cinnamon and sugar, food, Mother's Day recipe, muffins, Recipes on May 1, 2012 | 7 Comments »
“Mom’s going to love these,” I thought to myself as I whipped up a batch of French Breakfast Puffs. Cinnamon-sugar coats tender, buttery mounds of baked perfection. Although their exteriors are golden, one bite gives way to a moist and tender muffin-like texture. I know my mom will really enjoy nibbling on these while sipping [...]
Cinnamon Chia Seed Granola
Posted in About me, Health, In The Kitchen, Recipes, Uncategorized, tagged blog, breakfast, chia, chia seed, chia seed recipes, chia seeds, cinnamon granola, food, granola, granola recipe, Health, healthy breakfast, healthy food, oats, omega 3 fatty acids, Recipes, superfood on April 24, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Just mention the word chia and everyone instantly thinks of “hairy” green chia pets. But did you know that chia seeds are considered to be a superfood? According to Lindsey Duncan, ND, CN, of the Dr. Oz Show, “Contributing to its super-seed status, ounce for ounce, chia seeds have more omega-3 fatty acids than salmon! [...]
Tri-Color Potato Medley with Green Chile-Cilantro Salsa
Posted in About me, Recipes, Uncategorized, tagged blog, dinner, food, gluten-free potato salad, nondairy potato salad, potato recipes, potato salad recipes, potatoes, Recipes, tri-color potatoes, vegetarian, vegetarian potato salad on April 17, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
The children’s counting rhyme “One potato, two potato, three potato, four . . . .” ran through my head as I wondered what to do with a five pound bag of tri-colored potatoes that my husband brought home after a quick run out to Costco. Small red, cream, and blue potatoes tumbled out of the [...]
Banh Mi Bruschetta
Posted in About me, Husbands, Recipes, Uncategorized, tagged appetizer recipes, appetizers, banh mi, banh mi appetizer, blog, brushetta recipes, food, ham, ham recipes, hors d'oeuvres, Recipes, sandwiches, Vietnamese sandwich on April 10, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
My husband seemed very pleased with himself as he carried the groceries into the house. “What’s up?” I queried while poking my nose into one of the bags. “I bought you something,” he proudly replied. Pondering what he could have bought for me at the grocery store, I said, “Oh, really?” While waiting in line [...]
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