This mac ‘n cheese ad looks like a perfectly normal ad, right? Lusciously tempting food pic + catchy tagline. You see it, it registers, but likely as not it “goes in one ear (or eye) and out the other.” At least that’s what we think happens. The creators of these ads are not stupid. There … Read more
I love sharing recipes for whatever dishes I happen to be making at a particular time. But do I think you’re making them all? Not at all! So what good are recipes and why do I keep sharing them? In a word: Inspiration! If you should make one of my recipes, that’s great–and please let … Read more
Stir Fry Meal Idea: Thank Goodness for the Pantry Uh oh. Last week my fridge was barren and I couldn’t get to the store for a couple days. Fortunately I had a couple peppers left in the refrigerator–and a good pantry! So I had the makings for a quick stir-fry: Fresh Ingredients: ** Red and … Read more
What do good cooks do that struggling cooks don’t? Ever wonder why some people are able to make healthy and tasty meals no sweat? Here’s one reason: They use the same recipes over and over! Does that sound crazy? Terribly boring? It’s actually not crazy or boring at all, because good cooks don’t use the … Read more
Not long after starting my healthy eating journey I had a major revelation: Besides being the pathway to health, the kitchen offered endless opportunities to be green! So as I became healthier, I could help the planet become healthier, too. Here are a couple of the many “activist actions” I’ve discovered. Action#1: Skip Non-Stick One … Read more
When I first entered the healthy eating field 33 years ago, I excitedly read article after article about new health studies. But after a couple years, things got a little boring. I had hoped to uncover some crown jewels, i.e., the key secrets to healthy eating. While I came across a couple small and exciting … Read more
What if your ill-health was seen as a good thing? That’s the icky thought that came to mind as I read a recent article about the relationship between the stocks of hospitals vs. those of insurance companies. It works like this: If lots of us have poor health, landing us in the hospital, that means … Read more
REGISTER HERE What’s the simplest way to eat well for good health? Kick the processed food habit! Join me to learn how, what and why: Breaking Free of the Processed Food Force Field: Should I? Can I? How Do I? Online Webinar: FREE Tuesday, April 16 ~ 5:30 to 6:45 REGISTER HERE We’ve heard the … Read more
Even though spring days are longer, the weather can be just as raw and cold as winter–which is why the bright flavor of fresh dill is so perfect for this time of year. A couple weeks ago, I made a soup recipe my daughter gave me. It was basically a chicken soup with spinach and … Read more
The last couple posts have spotlighted processed foods since they are making headlines these days. More and more experts are advising us to cut back on them. But, But, But Processed foods are so good. They taste great. Remember the famous Lay’s potato chip line, “Bet you can’t eat just one!” They are grab ‘n … Read more