Stuck in a recipe rut? Just in time for the holiday weekend, here are some tantalizing (healthy) ideas to add some pizazz to your summer menu.
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So you don’t eat barbeque? No worries. You are not resigned to eating baked beans and coleslaw (boooring!) Remember my Grilled Eggplant and Corn on the Cob recipes? [...]
It’s that time of year, blueberry season has arrived again. I savor this time of year, because I relish the delectable taste of fresh-picked blueberries. Depending on which region of the country you’re in, your local farmers market should have blueberries available. If you are lucky, you may have a farm nearby which allows you [...]
Summer is here! Time for outdoor barbecues (and white dresses, yay!) For those of you who like to grill, skip the pork ribs and hot dogs this summer in favor of healthier, more flavorful fare. These are tasty dishes that everyone can enjoy and you won’t even have to suck your stomach in when you [...]
Washington, D.C. Home to politicians and lobbyists, cherry blossoms and the Smithsonian, and also home to one of the coolest restaurants I have visited, Java Green.
Java Green Organic Eco Cafe has a mission of creating “a better world by encouraging a socially-responsible conscious lifestyle”. It certainly lives up to its name. Java Green serves its [...]
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I am not exactly sure when my love affair with smoothies started. There was a smoothie place near my university, so I used to grab one every so often. I also liked to make my own at home, especially during the sweltering summer months. At some point, my infrequent treat turned into weekly habit, and [...]
This Mother’s Day, my sister and I decided to have a savory brunch for the women in our family. (Yes, we did let the men eat too, lol!) Our tasty menu included: garden delight salad, fruit medley, crackers with roasted red pepper hummus, chocolate mousse pie, and finally yellow rice (which was provided by my [...]
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I received the letter below in an e-mail recently from author and health advocate, Kevin Gianni. I agree with his message wholeheartedly. It served as a reminder to me to “keep it simple.” Sometimes less is more.
For some reason or another, humans tend to think that we are superheros. That we can do anything and everything without [...]
“You are not getting up from the table until you finish your spinach.”
How many of you heard that (or some variation) as a child? Growing up, many of our parents faced the frustration of cajoling us to eat fruits and vegetables. Some of you now encounter the same challenges with your own children, who would [...]
Ahhh, pesto. I remember the first time I tasted this appetizing sauce. I was dining on an eggplant sandwich and my taste buds came alive with the succulent flavor of it. Every since then, I have loved to experiment with pesto.
Pesto has its origins in Italy, where it was made with crushed herbs and olive [...]
Can the secret to good health be found in….green smoothies? The answer is a resounding “yes” according to Kim Caldwell, author of How Green Smoothies Saved My Life: A Guide for Using Green Smoothies, Uplifted Thinking, and Live Food to Enhance Your Life . In this book, Kim shares her intriguing life story and integrates [...]
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