Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Something sweet with health benefits
Honey is the magic produced inside beehives and coveted by people and bears alike; there’s really nothing like it in the world. Honey is one of the few sweet foods in life that has huge health benefits. Just like coconut milk, honey is an antiviral, antifungal, and antimicrobial substance. This comes from the bee propolis […]
Food For Thought: Need a vacation? Take a taste tour of Europe!
What if we could hit London, Amsterdam and Munich in the same day? We may not be able to physically see everything, but we could certainly taste our way through all three fabulous cities, couldn’t we? Here are three tastes from three European favorites, enjoy! My British father (Peter) made these when I was growing […]
Dinner Diva: Where does your garden grow?
Todd Jones had a dream that food, good food (the kind you grow in the ground), could be more readily available to more people, especially people who have little access to fresh food. So last June, he started a personal farming service in the suburbs with the assumption that if people didn’t have the time, […]
Food For Thought: Want to learn to love fish?
So many people tell me they can’t stand fish. The “fishiness” and the texture just take out any desire to eat it. And yet we all know how healthy fish is, right? But hey, you’re a big girl and you want to try it again? Come now, I’ll help you! The key to getting properly […]
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 […]