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Meeting Someone New – Broccoli and Cheese Soup with Nutmeg, too!

Unfortunately, David and I canceled our Halloween party this year. I'm just socially overwhelmed right now - and still have too much on my calendar if you ask me. One of my fellow bloggers asked how I would handle it if a…

Blueberry Jam and Country Childhood Memories

Have you heard the Miranda Lambert song - The House that Built Me? That song resonated with me the first time I heard it. This month, I had to say goodbye to the house that built me - and I can never…

Frozen Fruit Granitas keep you cool on hot summer days. My refreshing low-calorie minted basil watermelon granita has very little added sugar and has an unexpected twist of basil

Minted Basil Watermelon Granita Summertime Dessert Recipe and the Perfect Chiller Bowl

Summer isn't Summer until the first melons appear at the farmer's market. This frozen Watermelon Granita promises to keep you cool and refreshed. When the temperature rises, our bodies need more to stay hydrated. Watermelon is 92% water, so it's an excellent replenishment…

Summer Vegetable Stew – or what to do with all those co-op veggies.

My boys visited a local food co-op and brought home a harvest bounty fit to feed the neighborhood. I gave away grocery bags of squash and tomatoes but still had way more to go. Before the chopping, dicing, and slicing frenzy ended,…

Red White and Blue Patriotic Frozen Pops

Red White and Blueberry Patriotic Ice Pops – and Popsicle Molds

These delicious Red White and Blueberry Ice Pops are all-natural and low-calorie. Celebrate the US Olympic wins or American holidays with this easy to make snack! Customize them with your favorite fruits. Mastering patience while waiting for them to freeze is the…

Berry Crumble Slow Cooker Recipe and the low-FODMAP Diet

Satisfy your sweet-tooth craving with Slow Cooker Berry Crumble. Naturally fruit-sweetened, it contains no added sugar, making it perfect for dessert or breakfast. Consisting of fruit, rolled oats, and cinnamon, the aroma made my tummy growl more than once! I adapted from…

Zucchini Pasta with Italian Lentil Sauce

Spiralized veggies posing as pasta is a hot cooking trend. This vegetarian Zucchini pasta recipe with puts a new twist to the healthy fad. Have you tried spiralizing vegetables for pasta yet? My mom inspired me to try it and David loved…

Red Lentil Stew – A Heart-healthy DASH Diet Comfort Food

This delicious Red Lentil Stew recipe is a comfort food recipe that follows the DASH diet guidelines. It's vegan, low-sodium, and nutritious. It's a hearty meal destined to rank as one of your favorite comfort foods. Add a handful of spinach at…

Tilapia En Papillote with Ginger Glazed Carrots

Cooking Tilapia en Papillote seals in flavor and prevents dry fish. En Papillote simply means "in a packet" and results in more tender, flavorful meals with substantially less cooking mess. Less clean-up means less time in the kitchen and who is going…

Lentil and Vegetable Soup Vegan, High Protein and Gluten Free

Lentil and Vegetable Soup – Delicious Fall Warm-up

This lentil and vegetable soup recipe ushers in a warm welcome to fall. However, don't let the fact that it's vegan fool you. Loaded with satiating protein, this soup fills the tank! Soup balms the soul's ails and this one is one…