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Recipe: Healthy Sweetness–Roasted Winter Pears
Roasted winter pears are a great guilt-free treat that can satisfy the "free" crowd (i.e., GF, DF and sugar free folks--like me!) But top with a splash of cream,whipped cream or even ice cream and it will please the regular dessert crowd, too. Roasted pears can also...
Crockpots, Instant Pots, Microwaves and Meal Plans: See What Other Readers Are Saying
Who would have guessed that crockpots, instant pots, meal planning and microwaves would generate such interesting feedback? I got so many thought-provoking comments after the last couple posts that I wanted to use them as a springboard for further conversation. Meal...
Podcast: Taking the “Outlandish” Out of Eating Well
A couple weeks ago I joined Easton Gladney on his podcast, Value Squared that is directed at people in the digital world. We talked about Meal Making Transformation in the context of today's work culture which, sadly, is pretty much antagonistic to healthy living. I...
Is Struggle the Only Meal Making Model?
Glimpsing an Alternative Food Universe There was a lovely post on LinkedIn from Carol Amendola D'Anca who leads immersive excursions in southern Italy so people can experience the lifestyle of longevity firsthand. Here's what she had to say upon her return to the U.S....
Greek Style Potato Skillet
Comforting Autumn Food Is there anything like potatoes to bestow comfort, fullness and satisfaction? Maybe it's because I'm part Irish, but I LOVE potatoes--carbs and all! And this is potato season. Before the ground gets too cold, our CSA farmer is busy digging up...
Crock Pots vs. Instant Pots
You might remember an article I wrote a few weeks ago, "There’s a Problem with Instant Pots?" A couple responses made me realize that further conversation is needed. Carolyn wrote: "I am that person with the languishing Instant Pot! A friend gave it to me months ago...
Creole Seasoned White Fish
In a previous post, I shared my discovery of garlic granules which I used to make Honey Ginger White Fish. As promised, here's another spice blend using garlic granules: Super Simple Creole Seasoning Makes enough to season 2 servings--Get the Print Version 1 tsp....
Why Most People Begin Cooking at the Wrong Time
Quick Quiz What time do you begin to cook? A) When you race into the kitchen fully stressed about getting a meal on the table, fast? B) When you start pulling food from the fridge, trying to figure out what to make with it? C) When you hop out of the car and run in...
Recipe: Honey Ginger White Fish + New Ingredient Ideas
Recipe: Honey Ginger White Fish Here's a recipe for Honey Ginger Sauce that is used to make Honey Ginger White Fish. Be sure to scroll down to learn about some of the ingredients I discovered to make this dish easier. And also remember that sauces and spice blends are...
There’s a Problem with Instant Pots?
Hard to believe there could be a problem with Instant Pots. So many people rave about them. But I've noticed one problem, and it lies in the word "Instant." In our time-starved world, that word is enough to send anyone racing to buy one with visions of instant meals,...
Kitchen Tip: Handy Tomato Paste
You might have seen the recipe for Creamy Mexican Dressing in the previous post. It calls for 1 Tbsp. of tomato paste. Sometimes I dread seeing that in an ingredient listing. Because can I tell you how many times I have opened a can of tomato paste, used a tablespoon...
Recipes: 2 Fun Salads for Autumn + 1 Easy and Tasty Dressing
Lettuce is a cool weather crop, so as the temps begin to drop, we'll get some almost-sweet-tasting lettuce, but while it's still warm enough for a salad to be appealing. These two salad combos are made even more interesting with the addition of a creamy Mexican salad...