As a Catholic, I am partaking in a peaceful week of reflection, penance and fasting as we prepare for Christ’s resurrection on Easter Sunday. The traditional name given to this week is Holy Week. It starts with Palm Sunday, followed by Holy Thursday, and Good Friday. I love the services and the quiet reflective quality that this week brings. Followed by a joyous Easter celebration with family and friends. Here are some simple meals so you, too, can have a little easier week, regardless if you ...
St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day has always been a favorite of mine. Wearing green, sipping a Guinness, and sharing a traditional Irish meal with the family. It’s all fun, but what is the day really about? March 17this a day that we remember the remarkable St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, who actually had good reason to despise the Irish. This is a story of a 16-year-old boy taken by Irish pirates from his family in Britain around 387 AD. They brought him to Ireland as a slave, and it was 6 ...
Heart-Healthy Mediterranean Dinner
The "Mediterranean Diet" has always been thought of as a good heart healthy diet and it just got another scientific thumbs up. Here is how Dr. Ann Kulze, renowned authority in the areas of nutrition, healthy lifestyles and disease prevention, describes the study and it's results: "In this landmark evaluation, researchers placed almost 7,500 older adults with risk factors for heart disease on one of three diet plans - a Mediterranean diet where most of the fats were from extra-virgin olive ...
Try Napa Cabbage and make this Fresh Asian Slaw
I love September !! Although summer is one of my favorite times of the year, I enjoy what September brings to my life -a sense of order, and a new beginning. For me, it's the perfect opportunity to create a new intention. - Like-Trying a new vegetable recipe each week! How about you ? Do you want to join me in with this intention? Today it is warm and sunny. I cherish these opportunities to be on the back patio grilling dinner. This Asian Slaw is the perfect side dish to add to ...
Grilled Salmon Topped with Edamame Hummus and Pineapple
This has been on of my Fav's this summer! Brush a Trader Joe's Premium Salmon Burger with Soy Vay Teriyaki Sauce found at Trader Joes. You can make your own, but this is easier. I like this brand because it is made with fresh ingredients and has no preservatives. For added sweetness take some pineapple,brush it with the teriyaki sauce and grill with the salmon. After you have grilled the salmon spread it with My EDAMAME HUMMUS Recipe then top with the grilled pineapple. Super yum! You ...
Anti-Aging Super Stars for Summer Skin Rejuvenation
One of the most glorious realities of modern medical science has been the recognition that we have enormous control over the rate at which we age. Indeed, only about 25% of the process is dictated by your genes – which means the remaining 75% is largely determined by YOU and the dietary and lifestyle choices you make over your lifetime. Most of the time we think about what to take out of our diet or focus on the calories. Well now it is time to think about the power foods to add into your ...