2019’s #1 Food Trend: Fermented Food

Voted the #1 food trend expected in 2019 according to 1,342 dietitians

Holy Hurricane!

If you do not already know, I live in Panama City Beach, FL.  If you don’t keep up with the news or weather, a Cat 4 (3mph < Cat 5) just hit my city.  My kids and I evacuated and my poor hubby had to stay behind for work.  I am only able to see… Continue reading Holy Hurricane!

The Calories, Fat, Sodium & Sugar in These Foods Are Shocking!

Some of the meals on this list for 2018 contain almost four days’ worth of the recommended fat content. Among the nation’s unhealthiest dishes is a 1-1/2-pound pretzel that contains 1,920 calories.

Bangers and Mash

That’s right, my British buds; last night’s Green Chef meal was bangers and mash!  My sweet husband cooked it.  As always, I was elated to have a night off from the kitchen! Our last Green Chef menu for the week is a Tuna Melt sandwich and I made Tuna Toasties for lunch today!  Really?  I’ve… Continue reading Bangers and Mash

3 Step Zucchini Flatbread

If you’re not a vegetable eater and this doesn’t look tasty to you, try it anyway!  Making vegetables taste good is my speciality.  It’s fast, it’s easy, it’s healthy and I’m certain you will like it!

3 Step Meal

When more than five people who read your blog on the regular make the same comment, you should probably listen. “Everything you cook sounds good, but I’m not going to do all that”.  Recently, a friend told me that she would love to make some of the dishes I post, but if any meal has… Continue reading 3 Step Meal

Beaches, Beers & Tacos!!

Just about every restaurant, grill, bar, cafe, diner and dive on the beach advertises their version of the world’s latest food fascination.

10 Facts That Will Make You Want to Eat Salmon This Week

Salmon promotes eye health.  Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids which help lubricate dry eyes and the vitamin D in this fatty fish protects against macular degeneration. Eating salmon may improve your mood.  Salmon contains tryptophan, a precursor to serotonin, a neurotransmitter associated with mood regulation.  Studies show the omega-3 in salmon help depression.… Continue reading 10 Facts That Will Make You Want to Eat Salmon This Week

Don’t Eat Poopy…Wash Your Lettuce!

Lemon Pistachio Dressing…It’ll Make You Want to Eat Salad!! I found a great recipe for a lemon pistachio dressing on savoringtimeinthekitchenblogspot.com.  Salad is versatile and an easy vegetable.  It’s a palette for loads of tasty add-ons.  Boiled eggs, pickled beets, toasted pine nuts, pecans or sesame seeds, for example.  You can add marinated artichoke hearts,… Continue reading Don’t Eat Poopy…Wash Your Lettuce!

Shredded Brussels with Balsamic & Honey

At some markets when in season, you can find brussels sprouts on the stalk.  I suppose it presents a bit of a storage issue and an extra step but, how cool to see them in their fresh from the garden state! Preheat oven to 400°.  You’ll need to peel away the outside layers to reveal… Continue reading Shredded Brussels with Balsamic & Honey

Winging It

We were suppose to have Green Chef delivered today.  It didn’t come.    I need to plan meals and shop accordingly.  If I stock fresh produce with no plan, I end up throwing a good deal of it away.  Tonight, I wasn’t prepared.  I’m also not one to load up all the kids to make… Continue reading Winging It

How to Make a One-Pot Dinner You Won’t Forget…

This is a recipe that is a bit sentimental to me.  I haven’t seen or tasted it since the first meal Mike made for me.  I have a theory that any man who offers to cook for you will always make spaghetti.  Am I right or am I right, girls?  He didn’t; maybe that contributed to… Continue reading How to Make a One-Pot Dinner You Won’t Forget…

Coconut, Curry Lentil Soup

Forgive me for my recent lack of posts.  We’ve been doing a bit of traveling, some crafting, a deal of Christmas shopping, decorating and a lot of eating, including Gilligan, my 13 year old Weimaraner, whose binging around the neighborhood hasn’t gone well for his belly….or for my rug.  Ugh! I made everything from scratch… Continue reading Coconut, Curry Lentil Soup

Garlic & Lemon Roasted Cauliflower Rice

Parsley and lemon juice are all you need to make this cauliflower rice a quick, delicious and healthy side!

Knock Your Socks Off Veggie Burger

This is a very messy burger.  But, if a burger ain’t messy, it ain’t a good burger ya’ll!

Apps

We had a couple of friends coming over so, I decided to throw together a few appetizers to munch on while we caught up.  Herb and garlic Boursin stuffed baby bella mushrooms…

Think Outside the Pizza Box

I love using Naan bread to make homemade pizza.  If you have a picky crowd, you can personalize each round.

I’ve Got Lemon, I’ve Got Lemon On My Mind

 This treat was just what I needed on this smoldering October day!

Nibbles

Snacks are important for kids.  Between-meal munchies provide an opportunity to squeeze in some needed nutrients and help kids focus.  Make these nutrients your target when choosing lunches and snacks

A Family Favorite

I love soup because you throw it all into one pot and serve up a complete meal that everyone loves.

Can Garcinia Cambogia Help Me Lose Weight?

with only a 1% weight loss in HCA users compared to the placebo group.

It’s All About the Bowl

Breakfast bowls, Greek bowls, burrito bowls, Buddha bowls…a side dish, a main dish, a great packed lunch!  I like this new fad!  Here are a few things you can put in your quinoa bowl

The Udder Truth About Milk

What’s the difference between whole “Vitamin D” milk, 2%, 1% and skim?

W.W.I.D

When I began studying to become a dietitian, I knew I needed to discover a way to shift the savorless plants into something I could really enjoy eating.

A Pizza My Mind

Pizza can become your artist’s palette with an endless world of topping options. There’s no reason to eat a plain old cheese and pepperoni pizza!

Seaside

The word seaside alone, awakens a sense of relaxation and conjures up thoughts of excitement, pleasure and magnificent beauty.  This place on 30A, is no exception. With beaches all along the 18.5 miles of scenic 30A,  Seaside is one of my favorite spots.  The kids are thrilled to run free in the large open grassy… Continue reading Seaside

Wishing to be Clever Enough to Come Up with a Name Like Epicurious

this is a low-calorie, low-fat meal.  I even think we will have room to add a reasonably-portioned dessert!

Gonna Need to Run Extra Miles for This One…

Despite my early morning anguish, I did it anyway to watch Food Network’s “The Best Thing I Ever Ate”.  One of the featured chefs spoke of these Asian garlic noodles that he had in Los Angeles.  I had to have them!!!

Juicier Than Juicy Cheeseburger

When you have seemingly numberless kids under foot, threatening your sanity, you burn things…

Barefoot Contessa

I guess I should be glad he didn’t ask for a Giada De Laurentils cookbook.  My cleavage wouldn’t measure up.

Chicken & Arugula Cacio e Pepe

  Cacio e pepe in Italian means cheese and pepper.  This is a pasta dish with few ingredients and is simple to make.  I found this recipe on countryliving.com. Chicken and Arugula Cacio e Pepe 8 oz bucatini or spaghetti 2 Tbsp butter 1 cup grated Parmesan 4 cup baby arugula 2 cup diced warm… Continue reading Chicken & Arugula Cacio e Pepe

Soup for the Soul…

Ooooooo, this soup smells so good while it’s cooking! I wish you could smell it!  Why can’t they make an app for that?!

On the Go!

I admit, there have been times I have offered fruit and yogurt to replace the neglected meal provided.

Funny Story About Pho

Pronounced “fuh”.  Fuhnny, huh?  The first time I ever had it, I wanted to try the full deal.  No Americanizing for me, please.  I want to experience the taste of the Vietnamese!  So, when “Pho” opened on the beach (no need to question what’s being served here), I wanted to order the authentic pho with… Continue reading Funny Story About Pho

Farmer’s Market Finds

I love to support local farmers.  Often, you get organic produce picked only a few days ago and you don’t have to pay the price for the USDA organic certification.  We are very loyal to Elmer.  He sets up shop less than 1/2 a mile from our house.  He is a beekeeper as well as… Continue reading Farmer’s Market Finds

Pasta Disasta!

My spa blue KitchenAid mixer is my best friend in the kitchen.  I use to have a red one to go with my red kitchen accessories.  When I got married, I decided my new favorite color was spa blue, or light turquoise, if you will.  I decorated my new beach home almost exclusively in this… Continue reading Pasta Disasta!

You Gotta Wear an Apron When You Fry Bacon

This quiche is outstanding!  I don’t even want to know how much fat is in this meal but, you can’t eat rabbit food every day, now can you?

Steaks and Shambles

Here we were at dinner-making hour and all the kids claimed supreme boredom and couldn’t seem to entertain themselves.  I reluctantly suggested a fort. Out came all the blankets in the house, pillows and dining chairs.  Along with the craft project for Mimi’s birthday,  my house was left in shambles and the fun lasted a… Continue reading Steaks and Shambles

So, is it “mih-nuh-STRO-nee”or “mini-strohn”?

Debatable.  That’s what I’m making for dinner.  Another one-pot-wonder.  I’m aaaaall about a complete meal in one dish when I’m making dinner for the little monsters. I want protein, which means meat or meat substitute, such as tofu, eggs, or legumes, at least 2 carbs per serving and preferably one to two vegetable servings.  Usually… Continue reading So, is it “mih-nuh-STRO-nee”or “mini-strohn”?

Pick Your Battles…

One of the nicest things anyone did for me after I had Andrew was make my family a meal.  It is so overwhelming to bring a tiny, helpless baby home from the hospital.  I felt like I couldn’t get anything done!  It’s especially difficult when you have other little mouths to feed!! My friend, Heather,… Continue reading Pick Your Battles…

Moroccan Chicken, Roasted Curry Cauliflower & Indian Dahl

Beans, peas and lentils contain phytosterols, isoflaones and saponins that prevent colon, breast and ovarian cancers and prevent cancer cell multiplication.  

Tuna Melts and Tortillas

I feel like Green Chef meals are gourmet.  If I were to make this on my own, not only would I have to search all over town to find all of these ingredients

#1 Green Chef

Mike said this Green Chef meal was one of his favorites. The more I have thought about it, the more I’m certain it IS my favorite

Back to the Grind!

I made the “panini” from a Giada de Leurantiis recipe, much to my husband’s delight as is any mention of the name Giada. My Dad says, “Giada is getting too big for her…

A Day in Philly

A lesson on America’s history.  A view of the liberty bell and a tour of Independence Hall.  I guess the tour guide’s mustache muffled his voice because I didn’t hear a word! Coupled with the chasing around of the two youngest monsters trying to stuff liberty bell cards down the antique vents, it was impossible… Continue reading A Day in Philly

Pretzels in Pennsylvania

Julius Sturgis founded the first commercial pretzel baking company in 1861.  The pretzels were hand twisted until the 50’s.  Most pretzel twisters were able to twist 50 pretzels a minute.  In about 2 minutes, I was able to roll out and twist one.  This was an entertaining tour! They still had most of the wooden… Continue reading Pretzels in Pennsylvania

Hershey Park

It’s looking like I picked the worst vacation to challenge myself to eat healthy.  Mike loves to travel and always does all the research before we reach our destination so, he usually has ideas about where he wants to eat according to a particular place with a signature dish or dining style, for example bistros… Continue reading Hershey Park

Going on Holiday

I’m not British but, sometimes I like to pretend like I am, so I call vacation “holiday”, my favorite adjective is “bloody” and instead of “dig in” I say, “tuck in”. The family and I are heading to Pennsylvania.  I told myself I was going to eat as healthy as possible on this trip, as… Continue reading Going on Holiday

Buyer Beware!!!

I am here to warn you that any claim that criticizes or discredits the scientific or medical community should be questioned.

Recent Fare…

We’ve eaten a few good meals since my last post.

2 Simple Ways to Start Losing Weight NOW!

Don’t be fooled by weight loss gimmicks! Stop over-eating one food group and eliminating another!  Don’t waste money on non-FDA approved supplements or silly powders!!

Do these 2 things for 2 months…

Whats for Dinner

Mike seasoned the Snapper with a little salt, and pepper and gave the fillets a light dusting of flour, then pan-seared them to perfection. The meat was tender and sweet!

Good Morning Friends!

Several months ago, I gave my husband a gift of a cedar garden box for the blazing, hot top deck off our bedroom.  I grew up with garden vegetables year round, as my grandparents and Dad were both avid gardeners.  Organic fruits and vegetables aren’t cheap and we both thought it would be great to… Continue reading Good Morning Friends!

Last Night’s Dinner…

Believe it or not, this recipe is a family hit with all…

What’s for Dinner

I modified this recipe from a blog I like to follow kalynskitchen.com  I add sautéed garlic or garlic powder and instead of Spike seasoning, I use a variety of different seasonings, usually some blend that I have in my spice cabinet. I usually use two sliced avocados instead of one and mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.… Continue reading What’s for Dinner

Another Green Chef Meal

We will have all four kids beginning Wednesday and I have already initiated the meal planning process.  My goals are simply to provide meals that are nutritious, easy, and edible (or that which will generate the least complaining).  I use a free app on my phone called “Any List” which I am able to share… Continue reading Another Green Chef Meal

Lunch with the Girls

Instead of packing for my 20 year high school reunion, I decided to ease my nervousness with a glass of wine (okay, two) with my friends at our favorite location, 30A. Toddlers in tow, we settled on Great Southern as our meeting location. Between the anxiety of seeing people I haven’t seen in two decades… Continue reading Lunch with the Girls

Dinner for Three

My three older step-children have gone to their grandmother’s for the week which means meal-planning transitions from the thankless efforts of pleasing children set in their ways to a more diversified cuisine.  Last night was a meal of shrimp Po’boys with sliced avocado, seasoned plantain chips and a swiss chard salad with snap peas and… Continue reading Dinner for Three

Last Night’s Dinner

Last night was Taco Tuesday. We started Taco Tuesday almost a year ago and its been bitter-sweet. I have kept it up, as the kids would ask me even before breakfast if it was Taco Tuesday and a response of yes would inevitably be followed up by a, “YES!” and an old school “Saved by… Continue reading Last Night’s Dinner

GARLIC!

I have a bit of an obsession when it comes to cooking for family and friends.. Garlic!! There are very few recipes I make that don’t include a clove or two…or five! If I follow a recipe that calls for two cloves, I don’t hesitate to use four. These delightful little bulbs have insignificant calories,… Continue reading GARLIC!

Let’s Crunch Numbers!

Is protein supplementation needed to build muscle and replace loss? If I had a nickel for every time I heard someone say, “I need more protein”, I would be one wealthy lady!  High-protein snacks, high-protein recipes, high-protein bars, high-protein supplements!!!  AGHHH!!  I honestly can’t even count the number of times friends and co-workers have shown… Continue reading Let’s Crunch Numbers!

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