Spring is in full-swing and summer is just around the corner. During the spring and summer months I enjoy eating a lot of freshly made salads. Thankfully my daughter and her husband plant a backyard garden every year and pass along all of their extra fresh veggies to me. Cucumbers always grow well … [Read more...] about Cucumber Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing Recipe
Food and Recipes
Jack Link’s Beef Steak Strips – Made with 100% Beef
My husband has been on a healthy eating diet for the past 17 months. Over that time he has learned to eat healthier foods, watch his portion sizes and he has been getting regular exercise. Since he started this weight loss journey, he has lost 49 lbs. and counting. Even though he's doing great on … [Read more...] about Jack Link’s Beef Steak Strips – Made with 100% Beef
Baking with Gluten-Free Flours from Pereg Natural Foods
As someone with no food sensitivities, I had a revelation when I started baking with the gluten-free flours I recently received from Pereg Natural Foods (see my review here). Combining non-wheat flours with wheat flour takes advantage of the best features of both and adds flavor and nutrition to my … [Read more...] about Baking with Gluten-Free Flours from Pereg Natural Foods
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie & Cauliflower Walnut Soup Recipes
Recently I had the pleasure of reviewing a new book, Flat Belly 365: The Gut-Friendly Superfood Plan to Shed Pounds, Fight Inflammation, and Feel Great All Year Long, by Manuel Villacorta, MS, RD. This book not only presents a science-based plan for weight loss and good health but also has a great … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Pie Smoothie & Cauliflower Walnut Soup Recipes
2 Santa Margherita Prosecco Superiore Cocktail Recipes
Can you believe that we're into the middle of the month of May already? Memorial Day is just around the corner and we just started planning out our Memorial Day weekend festivities and parties. Do you have any plans for the upcoming holiday? If you're looking for some great cocktail recipes, … [Read more...] about 2 Santa Margherita Prosecco Superiore Cocktail Recipes
Bokksu Artisanal Japanese Gourmet Snack Subscription Boxes
Bokksu Founder, Danny Taing, is reinventing snacking as a highly sophisticated cultural affair. Taing lived in Japan for many years and fell in love with traditional Japanese culture and the myriad of unique flavors he experienced. Upon returning to New York City, he was disappointed when he was … [Read more...] about Bokksu Artisanal Japanese Gourmet Snack Subscription Boxes
Home Canning – Fruit Cocktail Recipe
Twenty years ago my Father-in-Law introduced me to home canning and one of the very first things that I learned to process and can was pickled red beets. Once I had mastered the beets, we moved on to various veggies, then to fruits, jams & jellies and then to soups & stews. My Father-in-Law … [Read more...] about Home Canning – Fruit Cocktail Recipe
Authentic Mexican Guacamole Recipe
How many of you love eating guacamole? I know I do! I enjoy using it as a dip, spread and/or condiment on many different type's of foods. When it comes to guacamole, I'm all about homemade. While the store-bought versions are decent, nothing beats homemade guacamole! Today's guest post recipe is … [Read more...] about Authentic Mexican Guacamole Recipe