Salmon is a cold-water fish, full of healthy, essential, omega-3 fatty acids. The American Heart Association recommends eating fatty fish (salmon, herring, mackerel, sardines, anchovies, halibut, trout, and tuna) a couple of times a week to provide the benefits of healthy fats. This type of fat delivers positive benefits to the brain, heart, lungs, and more.
Read MoreWe all long for the things that bring us joy. We also long for the sense of control and order in our own little ecosystems. I don’t like to use the word “Universe,” because it’s too New-Agey for me. The Universe doesn’t bring me joy, peace, and love—God, who created the universe, does. I’d rather say His name than give credit to a deep, dark, cold void. How about you?
Read MoreRibs can be a delicious and a nutritious choice of meat. Yes, ribs are higher in fat cut or meat, but this is a desired cut when following a carb cycling program. I have been using several strategies with my clients to help them lose body fat. And though it sounds counterintuitive, eating more fat will help you lose fat.
Read MoreAs we progress into our second year of this pandemic, I have been working extra hard to find the joy in cooking at home. I’ve been tired and tweaking things in my life to feel healthier. Dinners were beginning to taste like they were in black and white. Then my sister slid this little recipe link into a text message!
I had already done a grocery order via Shipt, but I made a list and ventured to the grocery store for anything I lacked to make this recipe.
These homemade granola bars are lovingly called bites because they are round. They are gluten-free, grain-free yet have an abundance of nuts and seeds, making them high in protein and fiber—a yummy snack.
Read MoreWe all look forward to getting more fresh food as we stay with our efforts not to binge on comfort foods as we know them. Who doesn’t love a good egg roll? For me, the crust is lovely on the outside, but the inside has a kind of oily, un-fried “skin” around the yummy filling. I usually peel it off the skin and throw it away, since there’s no refund on calories or carbs that don’t taste good.
The joy of cooking with a wok is inspiring. And so is the feeling of guilt-free veggies! I like to put breakfast sausage in my Egg Roll in a Bowl, rather than just pork, because it adds a punch to the flavor.
Read MoreJust in time for Valentine’s Day, here is a fun and tasty pink dessert, which will be a delight for a special dinner! The crust is made from crushed salty pretzels which are a perfect match for the tart lemonade flavor. Whether you use the tequila version or the non-alcoholic version the Yin/ Yang of this tangy/ sweet dessert will surprise and delight you.
Read MoreTo round out the gifts of 2020, I was advised to stop putting the following allergens into my body: sugar, gluten, and dairy. This is no joke for someone who loves her daily bread. I was also advised to go “plant-based.” I haven’t joyfully embraced this change, yet.
Read MoreIt is indelibly etched in my memory, so far back, I can’t remember a beginning — making cookies with my Gramma Meli. She wore her white hair pinned at her nape, with a hairnet over it. Her body, wonderful for climbing onto and snuggling into, smelled of Dove soap and clean sweat. I loved her with all my heart.
Read MoreThis dish is a variation of our favorite take-out Chinese restaurant dish from Northern Kentucky; Bourbon Chicken.
Read MoreRecently, I’ve been having some dental work to replace the old amalgam fillings from childhood with some new composite to make my mouth look less like I have molars full of coal. I had some great fun getting those cavities, let me tell you. My sweet tooth should have had a mouth of its own, so it would have wreaked less havoc in the teeth surrounding it.
Read MoreHave you ever prepared food you knew you couldn’t stomach only because you want to pamper the person you adore? You shouldn’t make yourself retch to prove your love, but I have a problem as a compulsive feeder.
Read MoreFlank steak on the grill is one of our favorite dinners. When my kids were young, they started calling this entrée “Juicy Steak.” This marinade has a tangy flavor and provides for a melt-in-your-mouth experience!
Read MoreTemptation is a big way to undermine our success at managing holiday eating. Every year I make this pie, because it’s expected. And every year, I wish I’d baked two, so one would be the “I’m-Not-Sharing Pie.”
In the past year, I’ve been eating a little bit less. I’ve noticed I’m filling up more quickly. My clothes are less full. I’m taking joy in being able to eat what I want. 1 Thess 5-8, God wants us to have self-control. I’m relying on Him for it, because I’m still hungry.
Read MoreThere are many reasons to add salmon to your favorite meal rotation. Wild-caught salmon is a super lean, nutrient-packed protein choice. Having an abundant amount of omega-3 fatty acids helps to reduce triglyceride levels, lower blood pressure, and helps improve the balance of omega-6 to omega-3 ratio in our diets. Wild-caught salmon has anti-inflammatory properties, with research indicating potential benefits for chronic conditions like arthritis, ulcerative colitis, IBD, and cardiovascular disease. It is also high in the antioxidants astaxanthin and selenium, which are essential nutrients in preventing age-related macular degeneration.
Read MoreWhen it comes to Apple Crisp, honestly, a recipe is the furthest thing from my mind. When I was a kid, my mom decided to be a 4H Leader. Our group of about 5-6 girls did Home Economics. We never competed or went to County Fairs. We just met every week and made recipes from a little typed and mimeo-d booklet, which was slim and stapled. Eventually we branched out to making Italian sausage as a group . . . and that was memorable.
Back to Apple Crisp, however.
Read MoreA no-grain diet has helped some people with symptoms of muscle aches, fatigue and even brain fog. Removing grains from your diet can be discouraging if you like hot cereal. Here is a hearty hot cereal “substitute for oatmeal” that is just as satisfying on a cold morning.
Read MoreThinking ahead for the holidays is a way to provide homemade and probably less expensive gifts from the heart. I buy in bulk, and get two dozen 1-Quart canning jars with the lids and bands already on them. Look for those in summer clearance, after canning season ends.
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