Healthy Foods: Here’s how to get more veggies in your diet!
Dear Friends, I’ve been enjoying the Dear Dinner Diva emails (got a question or comment, send an email to [email protected]) In addition to the great questions that were asked, a few folks sent in some great ideas for becoming a more conscientious veggie and fruit eater. Here are just a few: * When my kids […]
Dinner Diva: Indulge in Summer’s Sweetness
Everything is just coming into season—luscious peaches, plums, berries, and melons. Not only are they in season, but they’re also the least expensive right now—especially if you’re lucky enough to happen upon a little produce stand or someone selling melons in the back of a truck. In the more rural South, it’s not unusual to […]
Food For Thought: Saddle up for some great grub!
I had the pleasure of seeing a real-life cattle drive in Fort Worth, Texas not too long ago. Longhorns ambling down the road with a cowboy on his horse whooping at the cows to keep them off the sidewalks (and off the people, LOL) I do think it appropriate to partake of cowboy chow while […]
Healthy Foods: Looking for a frugal and easy meal?
One of my most favorite sightseeing trips was to Arlington, Virginia, right outside of Washington, DC, our nation’s capital. Arlington Cemetery is here and the hustle and bustle of the DC is evident, with monuments, statues, and museums everywhere. The great part of Washington is you can walk everywhere. But that makes you hungry, so […]
Dinner Diva: Craving some fabulous Tex-Mex?
REMEMBER THE ALAMO!!! That’s a foodie’s code for “I need Tex-Mex, stat!” And who doesn’t adore Tex-Mex anything? It’s a favorite and my house and I’ve got my own secret weapons for making it. Like this casserole for example. It’s simply to die for. I have never had anyone not love it. As a matter […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Arugula
Called Rocket Salad in the UK, arugula is really an herb (also called Italian Cress). It is a delightful change of pace in that its spicy, peppery leaves add a delicious flavor all its own. Lower in oxalates than spinach, it’s a good salad choice with vitamins A, B, C, and K all available and […]
Paprikash
I just saw (again) for the 900th time, When Harry Met Sally. That movie still cracks me up and a favorite part is when Harry is teaching Sally to talk funny in the museum, “Waiter, there is too much pepper in my paprikash. But I would be proud to partake of your pecan pie.” Remember […]
Healthy Foods: There’s No Place Like Home
Did you know the average family home has grown in size since the 1950s? Yep, about double! But one thing has stayed the same—the family home is the most important place in the world for children. And when it comes to home, the most important piece of furniture happens to be sitting in your kitchen […]
Dinner Diva: Ten Powerhouse Foods
There are foods that are foods that are healthy and then there are foods that are powerhouses. I’ve got ten here that are supersonic superfoods that you absolutely should include in your diet if you want to lose weight, get as healthy as you can, and look your best! Here they are: 1—Tomatoes. The all-powerful […]