Did you know that KALE is high in fiber and Vitamins A, C, and K? It has more iron than beef and more calcium than milk per calorie. And it is chalk full of antioxidants. A super hero in the vegetable world. Sounds great, doesn’t it? Add some kale to your diet and all is […]
Category Archives: Healthy Living
Avocado Tomato Cabbage Salad
When I think of cabbage, I often wrinkle my nose as I remember the time back in my early twenties when I tried the “Cabbage Soup Diet.” Do you remember that one? You made up a big batch of cabbage soup, and for seven days your diet mostly consisted of eating bowl after bowl of […]
Orange Ginger Chicken Wings
This last weekend, we hosted a family get-together at my house to celebrate my son’s upcoming birthday. For dinner, I made two different types of chicken wings. For one of them, I used a recipe created by my dear friend Jen, and it’s a favorite with my family. This dish blends the robust flavors of […]
Baby Spinach & Strawberry Salad
When making salads, I love combining sweet with savory flavors along with a mixture of textures (crunchy and soft). This Baby Spinach and Strawberry Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing does just that. I hope you enjoy it as much as my family does. :0) Baby Spinach & Strawberry Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing 5 ounce bag of […]
Winter Fruit Salad
Many years ago, I began a tradition with my family of serving brunch on Christmas Day. I adopted this tradition, in part, due to my desire to shorten the amount of time I spent in the kitchen on Christmas preparing the meal. After hosting my first Christmas brunch, I was sold on the idea and […]