Recipes

Christmas is a time of year I love. For me, as a sugar crafter and cake designer, it is a time of year when I embrace the challenge of creating something new and different to WOW my family and friends during the festivities…

As a probiotic, Kefir is often used to treat all kinds of stomach problems. In addition, some people use kefir to renew their healthy bacteria after using antibiotics. Dr. Perlmutter’s assertion that foods like kefir can help our brains to stay healthy was the final straw. I knew that I had to try to make my own kefir. Here’s a quick summary of how to make kefir…

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the joy of the season and a welcome escape from the virus is just what we need! This time of year brings thoughts of baking and preserving foods from the garden, or perhaps, making food gifts…

A favorite issue among retirees today is the difficulty of cooking for just two people. For the most part, I find it easy to cook for two, maybe because my husband is a big eater. He is not fat though – I just serve a ton of veggies…

Autumn brings shorter days and longer nights which means less sunshine and warmth. In this season, you have less access to natural Vitamin D though deficiency in this vital nutrient is turning out to be a risk factor for susceptibility…

Once seen as old-fashioned, cottage cheese is now a popular source of protein, calcium, and other vitamins and nutrients, and is low in fat. Cottage cheese is versatile and a key ingredient in many recipes. From whipped dips to protein-packed pancakes and creamy pasta sauces…

I am going to share a few vegan recipes with you. Though I am not a vegan, I try to make a few dishes during the week that do not have animal protein for good health and economy. I took on a great writing gig a few years ago…

It is so important for all of us to nourish our bodies with healthy choices in food. Being health oriented, I have spent years researching different foods, making sure we get adequate vitamins and minerals in our diet. Dinner time is sacred time at our house…

I am on a mission to get people to stop using bottled salad dressings with their inferior ingredients and sugars and all. You can make your own homemade dressings and store them in the fridge for days or weeks. It’s a great way to get creative in the kitchen…

Most people know about chicken salad. But have you heard of smoked chicken salad? I first discovered smoked chicken salad as an appetizer at a little local restaurant. One bite and I was hooked. It was creamy, smoky, and just the right kind of addictive – the kind of snack…