Friday’s Surf & Turf #30
Here’s this week’s list of 10 articles I came across on the internet that I thought were interesting. Most of the articles are about health, nutrition, the environment and sustainability, but a few might have nothing to do with those topics. Some have video or audio. Some may make you laugh, or cry, or scratch your head, or warm your heart. Please … Read More...
New Book Review + GIVEAWAY!
Yesterday, I received a package in the mail and was thrilled to see a new book published by Rodale entitled Eat Clean, Stay Lean – The Ultimate Guide To Clean, Cleaner and Cleanest Foods, by the Editors of Prevention with Wendy Bazilian, DRPH, RD. This book is loaded with the newest and most important information about how to navigate the tricky … Read More...
Roasted Eggplant & Red Pepper Dip with Tahini
I kinda hit the jackpot recently when my in-laws gave us all of the roasted eggplant they had in their freezer – about 5 pounds of it! It represents many hours of their hard work and we are very grateful recipients. So it's time start putting this bounty to work. To make this super easy and quick to make, use store-bought roasted eggplant and red … Read More...
Friday’s Surf & Turf #29
Here’s this week’s list of 10 articles I came across on the internet that I thought were interesting. Most of the articles are about health, nutrition, the environment and sustainability, but a few might have nothing to do with those topics. Some have video or audio. Some may make you laugh, or cry, or scratch your head, or warm your heart. Please … Read More...
Baked Rice Noodle Tofu & Vegetable Rolls with Thai Dipping Sauce
Want all of the deliciousness of an egg roll without the deep-fried guilt? This lightened up version has 17 grams of protein per serving and only 10 grams of fat, including the dipping sauce. Yes, there is a bit of prep that goes into this, but you'll have a delish dinner on the table in about 50 minutes! Ingredients 1 14-ounce package extra … Read More...
Chocolate-Covered Banana Bites with Pistachios & Raspberry Puree
If you read the intro to my Dessert page, you'll know that I don't post many dessert recipes. But the inspiration behind this post is too cute to not share. So here it is. Last weekend my husband woke up early to take the dog for a walk on the beach. He stopped to grab a cup of coffee and a muffin. The streets were quiet and empty. Walking back … Read More...
Friday’s Surf & Turf #28
Here’s this week’s list of 10 articles I came across on the internet that I thought were interesting. Most of the articles are about health, nutrition, the environment and sustainability, but a few might have nothing to do with those topics. Some have video or audio. Some may make you laugh, or cry, or scratch your head, or warm your heart. Please … Read More...
Clean Three-Bean Salad
Three bean salads grace summer picnic tables everywhere. But you'll be hard-pressed to find a traditional recipe that doesn't contain at least half a cup of sugar. This version gets a hint of sweetness from sun-dried tomatoes. Add some walnuts for extra protein and parsley for a boost of Vitamins A, C and K. This is three bean salad all grown … Read More...
Guacamole Stuffed Avocado Shells
My husband texted a photo to me of an appetizer he ordered during a recent business trip. Stuffed Avocados. Ummmm, sounds good. He immediately clarified that although they looked great, they tasted pretty awful – made with soggy, tasteless rice and an array of vegetables that didn't complement each other. That got me thinking about what would … Read More...
Friday’s Surf & Turf #27
Here’s this week’s list of 10 articles I came across on the internet that I thought were interesting. Most of the articles are about health, nutrition, the environment and sustainability, but a few might have nothing to do with those topics. Some have video or audio. Some may make you laugh, or cry, or scratch your head, or warm your heart. Please … Read More...