Appreciate Your Refrigerator! Just a few days ago, a strong summer storm rolled through my neighborhood and we lost power. Nearly 48 hours later, our power was restored. Boy, do I appreciate my refrigerator now -- even more than I usually do. The milk is cold, the fruits and veggies are crisp and fresh and the leftovers are well chilled until we reheat them. The freezer is back to normal now, too, with ice crystals in place. Keep Temps Cool in Your Fridge & Freezer! Do you know what temperature your fridge should be every day, day-after-day? What about your freezer? I would guess … [Read more...] about A Healthy & Happy Fridge and Freezer!
Easy Lentil Soup is Tasty, Healthy, Cheap to Make!
Lentil Soup Makes a Great Meal! Every time I make lentil soup, I wish I had doubled the recipe. You know what I mean -- it's the kind of food that tastes even better the second and third time it's reheated. The more, the better! A couple days ago, I made lentil soup in my crock pot since I needed to be out all day, working. That night, it was a convenient, comforting dinner along with corn tortilla chips & guacamole and some cantaloupe. Tonight, my lentil soup was dinner again. This time, we paired it with crackers & hummus along with a fresh fruit salad. Lentil Soup Recipe Gets … [Read more...] about Easy Lentil Soup is Tasty, Healthy, Cheap to Make!
Try Something New for Good Nutrition & Tasty Eating!
My Big Surprise! So, I did it - I tried something new. The funny thing is that I didn't realize I would be tasting a brand-new veggie until I got home from my local farmer's market. The even funnier thing is that I tried it for breakfast - would you? My Big Opportunity! I have loved beets since I was a kid - seriously, I have. So, in the spring I often treat myself to locally grown beets. Yesterday, I lucked into a beautiful bunch of beets that you can see in my photo at the left. When I started rinsing them off in cold water in my kitchen sink, I realized that I was going to throw … [Read more...] about Try Something New for Good Nutrition & Tasty Eating!
Featuring Mediterranean Foods Month!
May 2013 Easy Solutions: If you want to follow a healthy eating plan from around the world, a smart choice is Mediterranean style. Flavors are fresh, fruits and vegetables are plentiful and the net result is very healthy ‘fuel’ for your body. Click here to read Cindy's blog about shopping for Mediterranean foods. May is Mediterranean Foods Month! It’s Mediterranean Foods Month which is a time to adopt the super nutritious foods that originate in countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea. This includes 21 countries in Europe, Asia and North Africa, such as Spain, France, Italy, … [Read more...] about Featuring Mediterranean Foods Month!
Go-To Meals are Healthy, Quick & Cheap!
What's a 'Go To' Meal? I am a firm believer in keeping it simple in the kitchen. A piece of fruit, slice of bread with peanut or almond butter, a cup of yogurt, a can of tuna, a bag of frozen veggies. 'Go To' meals are born from simple choices that support great flavors and great nutrition. They are the meals you can always remember, always enjoy and always find ingredients in your kitchen to make them - quickly. 3 Reasons to Embrace 'Go To' Meals! There are many more than 3 reasons to use 'Go To' meals. Here are a few of my top choices: eat healthfully; eat with less stress; eat … [Read more...] about Go-To Meals are Healthy, Quick & Cheap!
Grocery Shopping for Mediterranean Foods is a Smart Plan!
It's Mediterranean Month! If you want to follow a healthy eating plan from around the world, a smart choice is Mediterranean style. Flavors are fresh, fruits and vegetables are plentiful and the net result is very healthy 'fuel' for your body. When I lived in Italy 7 years ago from September - December, I was really excited about what I could buy at the grocery store and open-air markets. Boy, was it fun cooking there! Grocery Shopping for Mediterranean Foods in the USA! It's all good news if you want to find Mediterranean foods in American grocery stores these days. Look around for … [Read more...] about Grocery Shopping for Mediterranean Foods is a Smart Plan!