Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes I love discovering different variations of vegetables and fruit at my local Farmer’s market. Better than the food samples at your local supermarket, vendors are proud to let you sample a slice of their juicy ripe nectarines, peaches, apples and other fruit. Although you may not be […]
Nutrition
Recipe – Apricot Banana Chia Smoothie
Prep Time: 2 minutes Blend Time: 2 minutes Total Servings: 1 20 ounce smoothie, or 2 10 ounce servings A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to pick fresh apricots from my cousin’s tree. We went there for a bbq, swimming, and poker party. I was hesitant to pick so many because I was […]
Videos worth sharing: SodaSucks.org
Have you heard the saying, “God touches us with a feather to get our attention. Then, if we don’t listen he starts throwing bricks”? After watching the video, below, by SodaSucks.org I thought, “Is this what is happening?” Did you know that “215,000 people younger than 20 years have diabetes”? Did you know that stroke is […]
Recipe: Zucchini Corn & Black Bean Salad w/Lime Flax Dressing
Servings: 6 – 1 cup servings Prep time: 10 minutes Total time: 20 minutes I love summer squash and I’ve been seeing it lately in the store; however, the last time I stocked up on zucchini I didn’t quite get to it on time. Today I was determined to make something with […]
Curried Chickpeas with Mustard Greens
Makes 4 side dish servings or 2 entrees Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes We finally unpacked and organized our kitchen which means — recipes are back! This dish makes use of dried herbs and spices. Dried herbs and spices are handy especially if you do not have […]
4 Lessons to Reduce Mover’s Stress
Whew! We finally moved into our new home! Moving is considered a major life event, and like all life events it is a stressful process. Stress is caused by many things big and small such as taking an exam, running a race, fundraising, planning a wedding, and moving to a new home. Over time, stress […]
Three Lessons from a Picky Eater
Last week my younger niece, Isa Bella, stayed with us for four nights. I know she enjoyed her stay and playing with Uncle Luke (sometimes pronounced “look”). Yet, I sometimes struggle with what to feed her. Okay, I tend to obsess about it. When it comes to nutrition I tend to offer different foods […]
Choose your Rice Stuffed Grape Leaves
Total Cook time: 1 hour Total Prep time: 30 minutes Makes 34 delicious bites! When it comes to cooking if there’s a shortcut available why not try it!? It had been seven years since I last made stuffed grape leaves or dolmas. And I remember why — they are slightly labor intensive but since I […]
Mediterranean Diet – is it the way to go?
To me the continental breakfast has always been a joke. It never seems to be enough. A few croissants, jam, fruit, milk and coffee? Where’s the protein? It turns out everyone has a different idea of what constitutes a continental breakfast. Some places offer a “light” version while others offer a “full”. A light is […]
Recipe – Kholrabi Parmesan w/Chia Seeds
Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Serves 4 – 3/4 cup servings I first discovered my love for this German turnip in, where else but Germany! I grew up a military brat and remember being handed a fresh slice of Kholrabi right in our garden plot. It was sweet, crisp and I […]