Soup is Comfort Food! If I could invent healthy comfort food, it would be a bowl of homemade soup and I would eat it every day. Seriously. I love to make homemade soup and to eat it - frequently. Do you? Soup is Versatile! There is a whole world of homemade soups and I enjoy being creative when I make them. It's hard to say which are my favorites because all are good options but, if I had to, I'd choose lentil, pumpkin and vegetable-beef. My lentil soup is shown at the left. Soup Ingredients are Healthy & Cheap! Now, here's the clincher - homemade soup is really cheap to … [Read more...] about A Warm Bowl of Soup is Your Dinner Solution!
Roast a Chicken for a Tasty, Healthy, Easy Meal!
Think Easy! When I'm meal planning, I always have easy in the back of my mind. For a tasty meal that lends itself to every side dish imaginable, I often choose to roast a whole chicken. There's just about nothing easier. Think Healthy! Roast chicken meat is nice and lean and healthy. If you season under the loosened chicken skin before roasting it , like this recipe does, then you'll have plenty of flavor in your chicken, without the skin. Discarding the skin means a healthier dinner, of course. Think Versatile! Beyond easy and healthy, roast chicken is truly versatile. It comes … [Read more...] about Roast a Chicken for a Tasty, Healthy, Easy Meal!
Nutrition Month is Full of Tasty, Healthy Surprises!
Nutrition Month is Here! I look forward to March every year for a few reasons, including Spring, Nutrition Month and my birthday. All 3 of these special occasions is like a new beginning - for nature, for everyone who seeks good flavors and good health and... for me, another year to be thankful for. Nutrition Month is a fun, full-of-flavor opportunity and I treat it as such. Will you join me in the celebration? Healthy Surprises! When I visited Turkey last fall, I truly enjoyed many cultural, natural and edible surprises. I experienced an Islamic culture, I swam in the Aegean Sea and … [Read more...] about Nutrition Month is Full of Tasty, Healthy Surprises!
Too Many Veggies in the Fridge? Quick & Easy Ways to Use Them Up!
Over-Purchased, Got Busy, Oh No... Yesterday, I looked in my fridge crisper drawer and got nervous. I bought too much 'green' last week and then got super-busy...oh no. It's not so uncommon a problem to have too many veggies in the fridge. But, if you hate to waste all that healthy bounty, like I do, here are some tips on how to use it up. The Solution Part 1 - See What You Have & Use What You Can! When faced with too much 'green', my first rule is do not panic - do not immediately throw it away. Stay calm and begin a veggie search-and-rescue process. Pick over everything … [Read more...] about Too Many Veggies in the Fridge? Quick & Easy Ways to Use Them Up!
3 Grocery Store Tips: Are You So Hungry You Could Eat Your Shopping List?
Grocery Shopping Day I used to shop on Saturday mornings to miss crowds. Then it was Sunday afternoon to combine my shopping with the upcoming week's meal planning. Now, it's a mixture of weekend days and busier weeknights. Do you have a set day for grocery shopping? If you do, that's one option. The other option is waiting for your pantry and fridge to cry out, 'Fill me!" Hunger Makes a Difference in What You Put in Your Cart Tips for smart grocery shopping are out there and many of us come up with our own. With busy schedules as the norm, though, focusing in the aisles can be … [Read more...] about 3 Grocery Store Tips: Are You So Hungry You Could Eat Your Shopping List?
5 Tips for Healthier Eating During the Holidays!
Eating Healthier During the Holidays...What?! Healthier eating during the holidays may sound like a twisted thought to you but I say that it can be done. Yes, along with fall and early winter holidays like Thanksgiving, Hannukah, Christmas and New Year's Day come delicious parties and memorable dinners. But, the result doesn't have to be a tighter belt. Wouldn't it be great not to have to make a weight loss resolution again on January 1st? Here's a tiny video where I explain how you can have all the joy of the holidays and get a grip on healthier eating, too! 5 Tips for Healthier Eating … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Healthier Eating During the Holidays!