To celebrate St. Patrick's Day, since our economy is a popular topic, I thought sharing ideas for keeping the green in your wallet would be appreciated. There are many wonderful resources online. Here are two: Siouthern Shopper Coupon Mom While you're at it, why not add more green to your diet? I'll be teaching a class on making salads (and soups) this Saturday ...
Citrus Season
Living in Florida is wonderful, especially this time of the year. I am very blessed to have many friends and neighbors with an over-abundance of wonderful citrus that they are willing to share. I love the intense citrusy flavor of orange zest. That being said, one of my favorite types of citrus is the kumquat because you eat the whole thing: zest, peel, pulp, seeds, etc. I've ...
Healthy, Quick Breakfast Ideas
I'm often asked for recipe ideas that can provide a convenient, quick, and healthy breakfast option. One easy option is to make muffins and freeze them for an easy on the go munch, To make them healthier, try substituting unsweetened applesauce for some of the oil or butter, or use any fruit puree. I also love Museli and Smoothies (see links below). The following recipe for ...
Just Add Lettuce
A new year is here and with it more conviction to eat healthy. In addition, we all need to manage our budgets and avoid the cost of eating out too frequently. It is a wonderful idea to stock a few favorite salad ingredients so that you can feed your family with a quick, healthy standby. Don't be intimidated by the stereotypical salads that are a bed of lettuce topped with a ...
A Special Occasion Dessert
Instead of spending a lot of money eating out for New Year's Eve, we are planning to have a few of our favorite dishes at home. I'll make a special salad and roast potatoes, and my husband will throw a couple of steaks on the grill. At his request, we'll have Molten Chocolate Cakes for dessert. I hope you'll find these very, very, rich caked are as delicious as any chocolate ...
