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Peaches And Wine Pudding

PEACHES AND WINE PUDDING Fresh peaches cooked with red wine, ginger, sugars and monk fruit sweetener. Blended till smooth, then thickened with potato starch and served cold either plain, topped with veg whipped cream or folded with veg whipped cream to create a mousse! Fat-free or fatted. You decide! Makes about 6 cups pudding orContinueContinue reading “Peaches And Wine Pudding”

Fat-Free Potato Salad

FAT-FREE POTATO SALAD Potatoes, peas, celery, onion, roasted and green chili peppers tossed with Silken tofu, grain mustard, herbs and spices. Surprise ingredient? Fresh and dry mint! Makes 8 cups Cook potatoes: 2-1/2 lbs. russet potatoes, scrubbed and placed in lg. pot with water to cover by 2-3 inches and boiled till fork-tender – drainContinueContinue reading “Fat-Free Potato Salad”

Oregano Replaces Need For Antibiotics…Oregano Water Recipe

…at least in chickens. The people over at Perdue Chicken Farms put oregano in their chickens’ water to eliminate the need for antibiotics. Supposedly oregano contains antioxidants that keep the chickens from getting infections, which is the reason for the antibiotics in the first place. In another advertisement, Perdue claims that rosemary and thyme helpContinueContinue reading “Oregano Replaces Need For Antibiotics…Oregano Water Recipe”

Water and Salt – Balanced Intake Are Essential for Health and Hydration

Water and salt regulate the water content in the body. Drinking water without adequate salt and potassium intake will not correct chronic dehydration. Refined salt contains additives, such as 0.01% of potassium-iodide (added to help prevent thyroid disease), sugar (added to stabilize iodine and prevent clumping), and aluminum silicate. Water and Salt – Balanced IntakeContinueContinue reading “Water and Salt – Balanced Intake Are Essential for Health and Hydration”

BIOPSY BOOKLET

This is the note Steve left me on the kitchen counter this morning. And along with it this booklet. As I told my doctor: I’m not going to think about it till I have the biopsy. There’s nothing I can do now anyway. I’ll probably read the booklet after the biopsy and before I receiveContinueContinue reading “BIOPSY BOOKLET”

Big Foot’s Not Going To Win This One…

Eleven Days After The Fall – when Big Foot (the scale) tripped me in the bathroom in the middle of the night and the bathtub sucker-punched me. This is the first day I went out absent the face make-up. That “It” make-up for people with blemishes or rosebuds or scars or uneven coloring on theirContinueContinue reading “Big Foot’s Not Going To Win This One…”

When It Rains It Pours…another big foot update

Alright, so I go to the doctor about my fall and resultant injuries. He sees the pictures I took, asks me a bunch of questions, examines me. He orders a bunch of blood work and is more concerned about the dizziness and resultant balance difficulties, than he is about any broken bones I might haveContinueContinue reading “When It Rains It Pours…another big foot update”

Steve’s Coffee

Let’s face it. Starbuck’s coffee is expensive. Especially when you want the specialty stuff. Well, Steve found a way around eliminating the dairy cream so he didn’t miss it, trimming down the size and cost, plus increasing flavor. This is it. Or should I say this is how you order it. Although it’s in aContinueContinue reading “Steve’s Coffee”

Red Miso Balsamic Salad Dressing

RED MISO BALSAMIC SALAD DRESSING A concentrated salad dressing that focuses more on taste sensations rather than individual flavors.  Fat-Free!  Makes about 3 cups 1/2 c. Balsamic vinegar 1/2 c. white Balsamic vinegar 1/2 c. carrot juice 1/2 c. fresh squeeze orange juice about 5 whole peeled garlic cloves 1/3 c. red miso paste 1/4ContinueContinue reading “Red Miso Balsamic Salad Dressing”

Megaloblastic Anemia: Causes, Symptoms & Diagnosis

Megaloblastic anemia is a blood disorder marked by the appearance of very large red blood cells that crowd out healthy cells, causing anemia. Megaloblastic Anemia Highlights Megaloblastic anemia occurs when your body produces red blood cells that are larger than normal and you have a low red blood cell count. The most common symptom ofContinueContinue reading “Megaloblastic Anemia: Causes, Symptoms & Diagnosis”

You’re Flooding Me

When you drink a half gallon of carrot juice your brain screams STOP. What are you doing? I don’t want all that vitamin A. Don’t need all that. Slow down. What am I going to do with all that? Where am I going to put it? It’s too much. You’re flooding me. I’m on overload.ContinueContinue reading “You’re Flooding Me”

7 Wonderful Oregano Benefits 

7 Wonderful Oregano Benefits  Some of the most impressive and important health benefits of oregano include its ability to protect the immune system, prevent the onset of chronic disease, improve digestion, detoxify the body, strengthen the bones, improve heart health, increase energy levels, and even protect against diabetes. Oregano Oregano is a popular herb that many people think of as merelyContinueContinue reading “7 Wonderful Oregano Benefits “

Ginger Root for Migraines 

  Ginger Root for Migraines Written By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM on June 22nd, 2017 Many successful herbal treatments start like this: Some doctor learns that some plant has been used in some ancient medical tradition, like ginger for headaches. Well, the physician has patients with headaches and so tries advising one with migraines to give it aContinueContinue reading “Ginger Root for Migraines “

Sushi Worm Parasite

Sushi Worm Parasite Written By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM on June 20th, 2017 There was a report recently of a woman in San Francisco suffering from gnathostomiasis. I had learned about the disease while I was in medical school, but never actually saw a case. Evidently, it’s now on the rise. Clinically, the disease commonly presents as “migratory cutaneous swelling”ContinueContinue reading “Sushi Worm Parasite”

Alzheimer’s: Extra virgin olive oil staves off disease, new study shows

Temple University research shows extra-virgin olive oil protects against memory loss, preserves the ability to learn and reduces conditions associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers at the college’s Lewis Katz School of Medicine found mice with EVOO-enriched diets had better memories and learning abilities compared to the rodents who didn’t eat the oil. The real effectContinueContinue reading “Alzheimer’s: Extra virgin olive oil staves off disease, new study shows”

11 Impressive Benefits of Horseradish 

Benefits of horseradish include its ability to aid weight loss, lower blood pressure, build strong bones, boost the immune system, and stimulate healthy digestion. Horseradish is a powerful and pungent plant that is connected to a wide variety of health benefits, including its ability to aid weight loss, lower blood pressure, alleviate respiratory conditions, build strongContinueContinue reading “11 Impressive Benefits of Horseradish “

Plant versus Animal Iron 

Plant versus Animal Iron Written By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM on June 15th, 2017 It is commonly thought that those who eat plant-based diets may be more prone to iron deficiency, but it turns out that they’re no more likely to suffer from iron deficiency anemia than anybody else. This may be because not only do those eatingContinueContinue reading “Plant versus Animal Iron “

Exploring chia seeds for weight loss 

Exploring chia seeds for weight loss Salba-chia (Salvia hispanica L. in the treatment of overweight and obese patients with type 2 diabetes: A double-blind randomized controlled trial.) Chia seeds (Salvia hispanica L.) are a well-known food, partially thanks to the constant marketing of their “superfood” properties. Historically, chia originated in Mexico and has been part of the human dietContinueContinue reading “Exploring chia seeds for weight loss “

Even moderate drinking linked to changes in brain structure

By Kate Kelland | LONDON Drinking even moderate amounts of alcohol is linked to changes in brain structure and an increased risk of worsening brain function, scientists said on Tuesday. In a 30-year study that looked at the brains of 550 middle-aged heavy drinkers, moderate drinkers and teetotallers, the researchers found people drank more alcohol had a greaterContinueContinue reading “Even moderate drinking linked to changes in brain structure”

13 Amazing Benefits of Manganese 

13 Amazing Benefits Of Manganese Some of the health benefits of manganese include a benefit to healthy bone structure, bone metabolism, and helping to create essential enzymes for building bones. It also acts as a co-enzyme to assist metabolic activity in the human body. Apart from these, there are other health benefits of manganese including theContinueContinue reading “13 Amazing Benefits of Manganese “

Best Foods for Acid Reflux

Best Foods for Acid Reflux Written By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM on May 23rd, 2017 Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common disorders of the digestive tract. The two most typical symptoms are heartburn and regurgitation of stomach contents into the back of the throat, but GERD is not just burning pain and a sourContinueContinue reading “Best Foods for Acid Reflux”

How Much Water Should We Drink Every Day?

How Much Water Should We Drink Every Day? Written By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM on May 25th, 2017 More than 2000 years ago Hippocrates (460–377 BCE) said, “If we could give every individual the right amount of nourishment and exercise, not too little and not too much, we would have found the safest way to health.” What doesContinueContinue reading “How Much Water Should We Drink Every Day?”

How harmful are processed foods?

The average American eats around 130 pounds of wheat flour per year, and around 65 pounds of added sugar. This begs the question: how bad are processed food for your health? Now this is a trick question, we’ll just say that up front. But it’s also a very important question. Humans have processed their foods for thousandsContinueContinue reading “How harmful are processed foods?”

Logging Steps Or Miles – June 2017

Steve’s been logging his steps and miles via his cell phone for months. I have the same capability, but because I don’t have pockets to carry my phone around while I walk I don’t log the miles in. I’m changing that. I found one pair of leggin’ pants that has a back pocket, so amContinueContinue reading “Logging Steps Or Miles – June 2017”

Not Every Day

Not every day. It gets too old, too familiar, too fast. Break it up. Doing something every single day, at the same time in the same way creates a need for it. Rather than helping as designed or expected, it harms. Or it creates a resentment. Boredom sets up a mindset that affects how theContinueContinue reading “Not Every Day”

Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) Shots

Everybody’s writing about them and basically writing the same thing. Don’t drink the shot undiluted. Dilute in 8 oz. of water or other beverage. Take it on an empty stomach before you eat. Be sure there are carbohydrates in your stomach to interact with the ACV to create a friendly bacteria environment. I’m assuming whatContinueContinue reading “Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) Shots”

Control Your Addiction

When you say ‘I can’t help myself’ you relinquish control to food or drink or whatever else you allow to control you. We allow ourselves to be controlled by whatever pleasures us – until it becomes an addiction. Over-eating or under-eating are addictions of control. That being the case, you can control what is controllingContinueContinue reading “Control Your Addiction”

Use Your Instincts

Eat wiser today. You know how to do it. All humans instinctively know what’s good for them to eat and what is not good for them to eat. How many times do you think to yourself or say out loud, ‘I really shouldn’t be eating this?’ That goes for amounts too. Why do you thinkContinueContinue reading “Use Your Instincts”

28 Day Alcohol-Free Challenge

Although I don’t drink much, I drink consistently and I’m wondering if it’s adversely effecting my metabolic rate and increasing my triglycerides. I’m looking for something to jumpstart my weight loss, since I’ve plateaued at 157 pounds. Okay, so I’m 5′ 7″ tall and work my core muscles a lot, so that could account forContinueContinue reading “28 Day Alcohol-Free Challenge”

A Time To Be Careful

I lost a pound today. Well, I was one pound lighter when I weighed myself this morning than I was yesterday morning. This is the time to be careful. There’s something in my brain that happens when I lose one pound. For some strange reason I think, now I can eat, and for another strangeContinueContinue reading “A Time To Be Careful”

Weight Loss Aids

Weight loss aids are not meant to allow you all you can eat whenever you want to eat it, while losing all you want to lose. Weight loss aids assist you in your goal to eat less. That’s it. That’s what they do, when they’re actually being effective in doing it – and like allContinueContinue reading “Weight Loss Aids”

USE OF GUMS

Gums (eg. xanthan gum, guar gum etc.) are being used in many food preparations as thickeners and fat replacers, most often unbeknownst to us. It seems that manufacturers started using them absent our permission and now they’re everywhere. For whatever reason many people don’t like gums being inserted into their foods. They don’t like howContinueContinue reading “USE OF GUMS”

Go With My Own Flow

I’m not doing a very good job at sticking to particular days I target to do stuff. I just do whatever I want to do when I feel like doing it. Why try to box myself into a schedule that doesn’t fit my personality? Or my needs or my wants? I’ve got to go withContinueContinue reading “Go With My Own Flow”

Savory Fruit Dressing

SAVORY FRUIT DRESSING Zing is how I describe the way this savory fruit dressing sings! Although it was designed for green leaf salads, I see no reason why it wouldn’t work with fruit salads. In that instance, you may want to add a little more sweet. It’s up to you – as always! Low fat! MakesContinueContinue reading “Savory Fruit Dressing”

BEFORE AND AFTER THE HAIRCUT

LILLY BELLE PI GETS A HAIRCUT She’s not so fat. She just looked fat. Was everybody ever surprised when she pranced into the building acting like Miss America. She’s so beautiful. Look at Lilly!! I’ve got to trim her up a bit. But I’ll wait till the current experience is behind her a sufficient amountContinueContinue reading “BEFORE AND AFTER THE HAIRCUT”

Laying My Exercise Foundation

MY EXERCISE BAR A 3 feet 3 inch long tension curtain rod, fully closed, I use for my exercise bar. Small circumference. You can buy longer or thicker; this suits me. Since I have dystonia, a spinal cord and spinal column injuries, muscle, nerve and joint pain, tendonitis probably due to computer work, in neck,ContinueContinue reading “Laying My Exercise Foundation”

WEIGH SELF FULLY CLOTHED

New rule: Weigh myself fully clothed with shoes on after shower and breakfast. At the doctor office I don’t get weighed naked right out of bed, and they don’t take my word on how much I really weighed in the morning – a mistake all medical professionals make. Still, I refuse to fear the scales withContinueContinue reading “WEIGH SELF FULLY CLOTHED”

WEIGH-IN 2 DAYS PER WEEK: BEST DAY AND WORST DAY

When I looked over the months of weights recorded, my best weigh-in day is usually (not always) Wednesday. Steve’s week-end (Monday and Tuesday) is over – that’s when I weigh the least. I eat less when he’s home. We do more together. I’m not working all day – alone with Lilly Belle – cooking, maintainingContinueContinue reading “WEIGH-IN 2 DAYS PER WEEK: BEST DAY AND WORST DAY”

SPINACH TOMATO LINGUINI BOWL

SPINACH TOMATO LINGUINI BOWL Cooked linguini mixed with fresh spinach, tomatoes, sweet onion, Kalamata olives, sweet mini peppers, and carrot ribbons. Tossed with a reduced fat Herb and Spice Vinaigrette! Mostly raw! Makes 16 cups 1 lb. dried linguini pasta, broken in half, cooked in lots of sufficiently salted boiling water till tender – drainContinueContinue reading “SPINACH TOMATO LINGUINI BOWL”

CREAMY HERB AND SPICE VINAIGRETTE

CREAMY HERB AND SPICE VINAIGRETTE A reduced fat, thus reduced calorie, salad dressing good for leaf, pasta and potato salads. Light, mild, refreshing! Makes 2 cups 2/3 c. white Balsamic vinegar 2/3 c. water 1/3 c. Thrive algae oil 1/2 t. pink Himalayan salt 1 t. dried basil 1 t. dried tarragon 1/2 t. driedContinueContinue reading “CREAMY HERB AND SPICE VINAIGRETTE”

Why the War on Salt Is Dangerous

  Evidence shows having the correct potassium to sodium balance influences risk for hypertension and heart disease to a far greater extent than high sodium alone. By Dr. Mercola The theory that salt is bad for you and contributes to high blood pressure and heart disease is an idea that has become more or lessContinueContinue reading “Why the War on Salt Is Dangerous”

Monk Fruit vs. Stevia: Pros and Cons

  Monk fruit and stevia are the latest buzz-worthy candidates for your morning cup of coffee or tea. Both have pros and cons, but is one better for you? What is a monk fruit? Monk fruit is a small, green gourd that resembles a melon. It’s grown in Southeast Asia. The fruit was first usedContinueContinue reading “Monk Fruit vs. Stevia: Pros and Cons”

Health Benefits and Side Effects of Turmeric vs Curcumin : Waking Times

Turmeric and curcumin have many health benefits but pay attention to their differences and side effects. Health Benefits and Side Effects of Turmeric vs Curcumin Deane Alban, Contributor Waking Times Turmeric and curcumin have many health benefits but pay attention to their differences and side effects. Learn if they work better as food or supplements … Historically spicesContinueContinue reading “Health Benefits and Side Effects of Turmeric vs Curcumin : Waking Times”

What Is Fenugreek Good For? – Mercola.com

Fenugreek Fun Facts Being one of the spices used by ancient Egyptians in their embalming ceremonies, prolonged ingestion of fenugreek is widely noted for its ability to change the odor of perspiration and urine to smell like maple syrup. Summary An ancient herb from Asia and Southern Europe, fenugreek leaves and seeds are loaded withContinueContinue reading “What Is Fenugreek Good For? – Mercola.com”

WHAT DO YOU MEAN WHERE’S MY FACE?

My face isn’t fat. Everything else is. This is me at 160 lbs. Today I’m 157 lbs. Yet my measurements are larger. I’m thinking I must be swollen, or I’ve gained muscle with the months of core work-outs. For instance: On 23 July 2016 my basic measurements were 42-35-39 (chest/waist/hip) and I weighed 154.4 lbs.ContinueContinue reading “WHAT DO YOU MEAN WHERE’S MY FACE?”

KEEP SWEATING

That’s right. Keep sweating no matter your age nor gender. Medicines people take create a brain environment that opens doors to Alzheimer and progressive brain impairment diseases. Sweating clears the clutter of mixed signals in the brain created by those medicines. If you don’t sweat, you’d better find a way to make that happen onContinueContinue reading “KEEP SWEATING”

LAY THE FOUNDATION FIRST

Right now I’m not so much concerned about weight, as I am focused on establishing new habits that will eventually lead to the weight loss I desire. Laying the ground work – the foundation – I am. P.S. I’m not sure if this is a rule or a tip. Guess I’ll go for both. No.ContinueContinue reading “LAY THE FOUNDATION FIRST”

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HUNGER AND CRAVINGS

Boy, do I love a fat slice of pizza or three. When that meaty, cheesy, tomatoey aroma hits my nostrils and I see that greasy cardboard box open and reveal those glistening triangular slices, I know I’m going to have a hard time controlling myself. Put me in front of an unlimited supply and IContinueContinue reading “THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HUNGER AND CRAVINGS”

Organic versus Conventional: Which has More Nutrients? 

  Written By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM on April 13th, 2017 Are organic foods safer and healthier than conventional alternatives? Those are two separate questions. Some consumers are interested in getting more nutrients; others are more concerned about getting fewer pesticides. Let’s do nutrition first. As seen in my video, Are Organic Foods More Nutritious?, hundreds of studies haveContinueContinue reading “Organic versus Conventional: Which has More Nutrients? “

LILLY BELLE LOVES SALAD

I made a salad for me, and Lilly Belle wanted it. So why not, since it’s all healthy? Lilly Belle is now a salad-eater. Lettuce, tomato, cucumber and blueberry and mish-mash bagel croutons with Follow Your Hearty Blue Cheese Dressing! Licked the plate clean, then licked her chops!

LILLY BELLE IS ALL IN

It only makes sense that if Steve and I are overweight, that our dog daughter Lilly Belle Pi is the same – sort of. Lilly has this strange hair that when grown makes her look a lot bigger than she actually is. People about the building always comment on how fat she is, till LillyContinueContinue reading “LILLY BELLE IS ALL IN”

AFC WILD PUMPKIN SEED SAUSAGE BURGERS ©

AFC WILD PUMPKIN SEED SAUSAGE BURGERS © Okay, this is super easy once you make the rice, and that’s easy too! No-bake burgers. Form the patties, put them between wax paper in a covered container and refrigerate till ready to use. I made 1 batch; next time I’d make 2 batches. Really good texture andContinueContinue reading “AFC WILD PUMPKIN SEED SAUSAGE BURGERS ©”

WILD PUMPKIN SEED RICE

WILD PUMPKIN SEED RICE A simple, nutritious and tasty rice dish made with white and wild rice with a pumpkin seed crumble add. Seasoned with turmeric, mustard and rosemary – a little sweet, a little sour and a little vegan yeast to give a hint of cheese. Garnished with fresh tarragon leaves! Makes 12 cupsContinueContinue reading “WILD PUMPKIN SEED RICE”

How to Track Weight-Loss Progress Without a Scale 

Unfortunately, the metric we’ve been relying on for decades — numbers on a scale — isn’t always indicative of the progress you’re making in your weight-loss journey. In fact, some really powerful transformations that appear to be slim downs involve very few pounds lost — some even have gained weight! Here are some little victories to keep an eyeContinueContinue reading “How to Track Weight-Loss Progress Without a Scale “

MAKE A BIG WISH OUT OF LOTS OF LITTLE ONES

Stop wishing for the big stuff. In order to get the big stuff, lots of little stuff has to happen in the meanwhile, along the way, to pave the way for the big wish to come true. So start working on wishing for the littler stuff, then you make every little wish you make happen.ContinueContinue reading “MAKE A BIG WISH OUT OF LOTS OF LITTLE ONES”

HEALTHY ROCKS

HEALTHY ROCKS This is my health cookie. Lots of good stuff, but also tastes good. It’s different, but that’s what we’re about on this site. Different flavors and textures than we’re accustomed to. Orange, dark chocolate, oats, espresso, smoke, Balsamic vinegar and sweet spice are the feature ingredients! Makes approx. 7 doz. Preheat oven toContinueContinue reading “HEALTHY ROCKS”

ALMOST ALWAYS

‘Almost always’ works better for me, maybe for you too – maybe not for you. Almost never. There’s too much commitment with ‘always’. But with some things, under certain circumstances, always is best, or never is best. But not one extreme or the other in every single instance under every single condition. There’s no roomContinueContinue reading “ALMOST ALWAYS”

CUTTING BACK ON SALAD DRESSING

When I eat out and order a salad, the salad dressing is usually placed on the side of the plate or bowl. In the past I would pour the whole container of dressing over the salad, then ask for another one. Now what I do is keep it to the side and dip the veggiesContinueContinue reading “CUTTING BACK ON SALAD DRESSING”

veg MUSTARD MAYO

 veg MUSTARD MAYO Use as a reduced-fat condiment on sandwiches, burgers, veg hot dogs, as well as a dipper for veg cheese cubes, all types of chips, for deep-fried, roasted or pan-fried veggies, or toss with steamed veggies. Mix with coleslaw or potato salad. Experiment with other uses! Makes 1 cup 1/3 c. prepared yellow mustardContinueContinue reading “veg MUSTARD MAYO”

veg COCKTAIL MAYO

veg COCKTAIL MAYO Use as a creamy dipping sauce for veggies and/or chips, or for pan-fried veg hot dog bites, or as a condiment on plant burgers, on veg hot dogs in buns, all kinds of sandwiches and subs! So easy, so delicious. Why wait for somebody else to manufacture a sauce you can readilyContinueContinue reading “veg COCKTAIL MAYO”

BRING THE PHOTO BOOTHS BACK

To Entrepreneurs Everywhere: BRING THE PHOTO BOOTHS BACK. CONVERT THEM INTO LAUGHING BOOTHS. It’s time to set up laughing booths outside and inside of malls. Everywhere there is food, set up your booth. Make people laugh to lose weight. No comedians; they’re not funny. Street corners, any place there isn’t food, the most unlikely places, outside of churches, temples, mosques,ContinueContinue reading “BRING THE PHOTO BOOTHS BACK”

THIS IS HOW CONTROLLING MY HUSBAND IS:

I took the laundry cart out as a precursor to doing the laundry – only bedding today. He sees it before taking a shower and says what’s this cart doing out here? Don’t do laundry. I’ll do it on my day off. I say I’m only doing bedding. He says okay, then says no. IContinueContinue reading “THIS IS HOW CONTROLLING MY HUSBAND IS:”

JUICING

If you juice, then watermelon and/or cucumber are good choices, especially when the melons or cukes aren’t in the greatest shape – off-season. Although sometimes I’ll juice carrots if I find a good bulk price, usually I let Bolthouse Farms brand do the juicing for me. I prefer to juice items that produce a lotContinueContinue reading “JUICING”

CUCUMBER WATER

Okay, so I ask a bartender what she eats to stay slim. I said, ‘now don’t say pizza because I know you don’t eat pizza’. She agreed. I was looking for a tip from a slim person. After all, they must be doing something right. She drinks a lot of water, and instead of theContinueContinue reading “CUCUMBER WATER”

JUST PLAIN IS JUST FINE WITH ME

Once every week or two after going grocery shopping, I prep the fresh vegetables I’m going to be eating like snacks. This week it was brussel sprouts, broccoli (including the trimmed and sliced stems into rounds), spinach, green beans, asparagus and corn. I just eat them plain. Nothing on them. Same thing with the cornContinueContinue reading “JUST PLAIN IS JUST FINE WITH ME”

BACK IN THE JERKY BUSINESS

There’s a Bi-Rite grocery store not far from us that sells Polar Vegan Jerky in its dollar section. I often buy it for Steve and he takes it into work and shares it with his buddies. It doesn’t matter to them that’s it’s vegan. It’s good and they like it. A couple of days agoContinueContinue reading “BACK IN THE JERKY BUSINESS”

TURNING THE CORNER

Steve finally made it to the gym after procrastinating since September 2016. In fairness he had a stroke over Christmas and had a long recovery from carotid artery surgery, so he had some excuses. For me there were lots of excuses, but none of them were valid – the main one being I just didn’tContinueContinue reading “TURNING THE CORNER”

BAKED VEG CHEESE AND VEAL CANNELLONI

BAKED VEG CHEESE AND VEAL CANNELLONI We use the other white plant meat for this fine American-Italian casserole. Veg veal! I think I’ve had veal once or twice aside from a luncheon sandwich meat called veal loaf back in the long ago days. I recall it not having much flavor – not the loaf thatContinueContinue reading “BAKED VEG CHEESE AND VEAL CANNELLONI”

FAT-FREE BAKED BEAN & ROASTED TOMATO SOUP

FAT-FREE BAKED BEAN & ROASTED TOMATO SOUP Bush’s Beans proves that you don’t need fat nor oil to enjoy good tasting baked beans, and you don’t need it in a soup either! Makes 7-1/2 cups 15.25 oz. can whole kernel corn including liquid 28 oz. can Dei Fratelli Fire Roasted Crushed Tomatoes (substitute diced orContinueContinue reading “FAT-FREE BAKED BEAN & ROASTED TOMATO SOUP”