Recipes

It's hard to believe but gardening season will be winding down soon and Fall will be setting in. Sigh...summer seemed to just fly by this year. Anyway, I've had an exceptionally great crop of cucumbers this past year and I've been busy canning several jars of pickles and of course whipping up … [Read more...] about Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad Recipe

Did you know that more than 90 percent of adults and children don’t eat the daily amount of fruits and vegetables recommended? By just adding one more fruit and/or vegetable to each of your meals, you can feel more energized and healthy. In honor of September being Fruit and Veggies-More Matters … [Read more...] about Asparagus Orange Salad Recipe

Did you know that more than 90 percent of adults and children don’t eat the daily amount of fruits and vegetables recommended? By just adding one more fruit and/or vegetable to each of your meals, you can feel more energized and healthy. In honor of September being Fruit and Veggies-More Matters … [Read more...] about Garden Vegetable Potato Salad Recipe

Some days just call for a delicious, warm from the oven dessert and there is nothing easier than a crisp. Especially when it is made from all natural ingredients! So fresh and tasty. I can just about taste it right now. A few days ago, we featured Viki's Granola in a post and today I am excited … [Read more...] about Mixed Berry Crisp Recipe

Did you all know that August was national sandwich month? I guess these days we have a national month and day for everything! In honor of last month being national sandwich month Chef Anthony Stewart, Executive Chef at Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa, created a healthier version of your favorite … [Read more...] about Banana Ricotta Ice Cream Sandwiches Recipe

With Labor Day tomorrow...people across the country are preparing for the last official holiday of the summer. It’s safe to say a majority of people will be enjoying a BBQ on at least one day of the long weekend. There will be more than enough hot dogs and pasta salads to fill up on, but what if … [Read more...] about 2 Great Recipes for a Labor Day Barbeque

*Sponsored by Foster Farms* The older I get, the more foods I find I cannot eat any more. Wheat or White bread - no way. Certain diary products - nope. What I have found is that by choosing some items that are made gluten free, it has helped reduce the bloat and uncomfortable feeling I get when … [Read more...] about Gluten Free Snacks and Mustard Dipping Sauce Recipe

My family loves garlic. So much so that my hubby and son have been known to devour whole roasted garlic cloves by the head. That is too much for me, but I do enjoy adding garlic to my recipes where you would not expect it, like soups and stews. I make my own ranch dressing with a little help from … [Read more...] about Homemade Garlic Ranch Dressing Recipe