I love brussels sprouts. Yes I know, this may make me seem strange to you, if you haven't had them cooked correctly, but I hope you'll give this recipe a try and let me know what you think! They are fabulous roasted and you can find my recipe for that here. If you're in a hurry or want something different, you will find this easy recipe delicious too. First, lets ...
Lush Winter Greens
Since our community garden and the local farmers market are bursting with fresh vibrant greens, I wanted to remind you of an old favorite recipe and share a new one. In case you've forgotten, I am originally from Ayden, NC, home of the Collard Festival, Collard eating contests, Collard parade, and yes, even Collard royalty. I once dreamed of some day becoming the "Collard ...
Our Community Garden is Thriving!
Yes, it is winter. Yes, the landscape is relatively barren as some trees have lost their leaves and (I am pleased to say) a few of the weeds that wreck havoc during the summer are more dormant for these cooler months. However, one of the totally awesome things about living in Florida is that we still have a garden that is thriving! About a month ago our family began ...
Super Kale Smoothies
Kale is all the rage and packed with nutrition. You can find more details about its nutritional value in my post here. Though I prefer it sauteed, many health enthusiasts are zealous about drinking raw kale smoothies. There are two main ways you can make these in your home kitchen. You can juice the kale with a juicer, though these often filter some of the fiber out. Or, ...
Easy Pita Pizzas
We recently had the "Biggest Loser" Run/Walk come to Panama City Beach to launch their national campaign. Because of my contributions to Julie Hadden's book, I was interviewed about healthy recipes. You can read the article here. Julie was the runner up for season 4 of the Biggest Loser and she wasn't as fond of cooking as I am. When I first had her family over for ...
