As the seasons change, one of the things many of us look forward to are warm, satisfying dishes like stews and soups. One of my favorite dishes is potato soup; unfortunately, it’s also a dish that can be very high in fat and calories (butter, cream, and bacon are all featured ingredients in most potato soup recipes). So I developed a recipe that cuts out almost all the unhealthy fat. I also added back in some extra flavor in the [...]
It’s September, and for most of us in the Northern Hemisphere, that means one thing – winter’s coming. Ok, so it means more than one thing, but the fact is that the cold weather will be here before we know it. One of the challenges of eating right during the winter is, oftentimes, convenience – there’s no food in the house, and we don’t want to brave the cold weather to get something from the supermarket, so we order pizza, [...]
It’s getting to be that time of year again – the time when, although we can still enjoy the fruits of summer, the signs of autumn are undeniable. We all wish summer could last – especially when it brings such delicious fruits and vegetables. But time moves on, and summer turns to fall. But there is a way to eat that summer-fresh food, even in the coldest winter . Canning your own food is easier and simpler than you think. [...]
Today we discovered the garden at the local middle school , which is open to the public three days a week. Not only is everything organic, but the deal is that if you pick it yourself, you don’t have to pay for it. Gotta love a price plan like that! We picked up some green beans, cucumbers, and FREE carrots (the kid picked them himself!), which I made into a really easy, herbed stir-fry. When the carrots are this young [...]
Summertime is here, and you know what that means – barbecues, picnics, and potlucks. My in-laws have a HUGE family, so we tend to go to a lot of parties and barbecues in the summer, and invariably we’re asked to bring a dish. Salads are always welcome; they’re light, cool, and provide nice variety. We have one salad that we prepare for almost every event – as much because it’s popular, as because it’s very easy! Once you have all [...]
There’s no denying that summertime is a wonderful time of year. Between the warm weather, the seasonal fruits and vegetables, and the fun activities, it’s easy to understand why it’s most people’s favorite season. But if you’re anything like most parents, part of you dreads this time of year, and for one reason: Summer vacation. No matter how much we love our kids, the prospect of facing the ubiquitous “I’m bored!” is enough to drive any parent to drink. … There’s [...]
With summer comes more. More activities, vacations, fairs, and barbecues. Unfortunately, with it also come plenty of opportunities to forget about eating healthy, and just eat what’s around – all-too-often that means corn dogs, ice cream, barbecued pork, and more. This kind of food is fine in moderation is fine, but too much of it and all that hard work of staying fit will go to waste. So how do you stick to a healthier eating plan this summer? Here [...]
I know, I know. The name sounds hippie-ish. But it’s healthy, it’s tasty, and vegan girls love it. And vegan girls make the best chocolate cake, even if theirs is better for you than the regular sinful stuff. This salad goes great with the glaze made for the miso glazed cod dish. Lose the cod and the glaze itself is actually a nice vinaigrette. The only thing that slows this down is the wheat berries. Chuck ‘em in water for [...]
“Do not bite at the bait of pleasure, ’till you know there is no hook beneath it” ~ Thomas Jefferson 217 lbs. Another important milestone, at least for me. Today I’m 1/5th through the 100 days! WoOt! In the first few days I had trouble getting into this diet. Not from lack of willpower, but because of food labels. I stupidly thought those little packs of instant noodles were low calorie, and indeed the labels said something like 140 calories [...]
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