Watermelon is the ultimate summer fruit. Not only is it refreshing, watermelon has an abundance of healthy electrolytes to replenish hydration lost in the summer heat. Because watermelon has such a high water content, a serving is considerably low for fruit yet high in nutrients like potassium, lycopene, and citrulline, helping with blood pressure, muscle soreness, and even insulin sensitivity. This inventive take on watermelon will elevate any summer gathering.
Read MoreHoney and I wanted a nice dinner, so we asked Siri to direct us to a Chinese restaurant we hadn’t been to before. We plugged it into the GPS and off we went, discussing our hopes for good Rangoons and hot and sour soup. After a 25 minute drive, we arrived, practically salivating; hoping for ginger and garlic flavors!
You guessed it! “Please call ahead, take-out only.”
What a blessing to discover a Mexican restaurant right next door!
The best revelation was Potato Flautas! I already dream of flautas, but now they have joined the ranks of OMG foods! Enjoy!
Read MoreIn a family of vegans, I sometimes like to see if I can veganize a recipe without losing something I’m used to tasting. Since portobellos are so meaty, it’s not usually a problem. The original recipe for this was a TikTok and made with shaved beef; not a particular favorite. I used Italian sausage, but it’s not mandatory. There are several plant-based sausages out there if you want the flavor without the meat.
Read MoreWe had this soup at a local restaurant, and I loved it so much, I reinvented the recipe with my ingredients. Thai food has a brilliant combination of flavors and smells that stimulate all the senses. Sweetness (with coconut milk), sour (lime juice), salty (chicken or vegetable broth), and hot (garlic/ginger/pepper flakes) to satisfy and delight the tongue.
Read MoreThe people who live in the countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea (Greece, Spain, Italy, etc.) enjoy living longer and with less chronic diseases than Americans. Though there isn’t “a standardized” Mediterranean “diet”, some principles have been discovered and researched extensively as guidelines for healthy living, from observing the Mediterranean populations. It’s not just about diet either!
Read MoreWhen following a gluten-free eating plan, there are some things to consider when eating Asian food. One of the surprising places gluten can be hiding is anything made with soy sauce. Traditional soy sauce is made with a brewing process that involves wheat. Fermentation takes place over several months with soybeans, wheat, salt, water, and aspergillus mold and lactobacillus bacteria. Thankfully there is a gluten-free option for those who do not (or cannot) eat foods with gluten ingredients.
Read MoreAs a popular middle Eastern dish, Hummus is traditionally made with smashed chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans. Served as savory dip, Hummus, is super easy to make.
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