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Oh my… oh my… I just got my CSA box and there’s a fragrant bag of fresh basil in it.  Tonight I think I’m going to make some Thai Basil Chicken.  It’s often served in restaurants with chicken that has been ground like hamburger meat… I do prefer boneless, skinless chicken breasts. This one has […]

I found this one in the New York Times and can’t wait to try it.  I’m nothing but traditional with some foods, but this actually seems like it would work.  I am hoping to find some avocados to try it out this weekend.  Peacamole adds the flavor of sweet peas to traditional guacamole.  It is […]

Sweet Potato Pancakes are a savory southern comfort food.  They are not to be eaten with syrup… but savored with other veggies.  They are delicious for breakfast, lunch or dinner.  The redder the sweet potato the better. Sweet Potato Pancakes   Author: Allen Prunty Nutrition Information Serving size: each Calories: 200 Fat: 4.61 Saturated fat: 1.63 Unsaturated fat: 1.86 Trans fat: […]

I’ve had a heck of a first half of 2015… I’ve struggled with my headaches and other illnesses terribly, but I am surviving.  I am very limited as to how long I can spend on the computer… sadly I’m lucky to make it 1 hour a day in 15 minute segments.  I did get my […]

To all of my CSA Friends, I hope you are enjoying all that squash you are getting.  Try this! This is a different angle on an old veggie. Even the kids will eat this one! If you’ve got fresh dill in your garden, substitute 2 to 3 fresh sprigs dill for the dried dill weed. […]

“One bad meal won’t transform your body, just like one good meal won’t equal immediate results; the body builds itself from habit.” Always Eat veggies and protein at every meal: We’re not talking fried, cheese-covered, or canned vegetables, either. Not only are fresh veggies rich in vitamins and antioxidants, but also, the water and fiber […]

The kitchen is the heart of the home, but it’s also the place that can make or break you on the weight loss front. If you’re on a quest to slim down, do these nine things in your kitchen. Make fruits as accessible as a bag of chips: Wash, cut up, and store fruits such […]

My mother knows how to stretch every dollar out of the food budget she can.  While good choice meats are now selling at good choice prices, you can still get reasonably lean hamburger for much less than you can get soup/stew meat for.  This is a hearty soup that can be enjoyed on any chilly […]

Dear Friends, I have came to the realization today that I need to make changes for my health… I need to learn to eat better breakfasts… I need to rest more… I need to take better care of myself.  I need to do some serious work on getting better. Sooner or later we all come to […]

There is nothing better than a good crisp salad flavored with feta cheese and healthy Mediterranean oils.  Fresh flavorful tomatoes and sweet red onions add to the goodness of this healthy salad. Did you know that the right amount of healthy fat is necessary in order to absorb all the vitamins in the vegetables? One […]