I became interested in the book, Sage Spoonfuls – Simple Recipes, Healthy Meals, Happy Babies when I saw the author, Liza Huber, and her mother Susan Lucci (All My Children’s Erica Kane) on a morning talk show. Liza was promoting her book, and she spoke about how important she thought it was to make your [...]
Archive for October, 2011
TV Chefs Waste So Much Food!
Begin Rant! I don’t know if I’m alone in this, but it drives me crazy when chefs/cooks on TV transfer a mixture out of a bowl into a pot, (or vice verse) and they leave behind a whole lotta food in the bowl. Yes, I realize that due to time constraints, they can’t take the [...]
So Proud Budget!
I am so proud of myself today. I went to Whole Foods, with a $50 bill and I was determined to stick to my budget! And I did it! $46.63! Whoo hoooo! Thank God I have the Grocery IQ iPhone app that helps me with my shopping list. I can add prices (either by quantity [...]
October Unprocessed 2011 – Day #15 & 135.6 lbs
Yay! I’m half way through my October Unprocessed 2011 challenge! There have been a couple of flubs along the way, but I’m not worrying too much. Life is too short to beat yourself up with too much nitpicking. In general, I think I am doing a great job with the challenge. And a bonus! I [...]
Yoplait Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Scam
It drives me crazy every October when I see the Yoplait Yogurt ads for their “Pink Ribbon/Lids Breast Cancer” marketing ploy. My biggest problem with Yoplait’s Pink Lid promotion, besides the obvious trick to gain more sales, is that highly processed, highly sugary food products like Yoplait Yogurt could possibly be one of the factors [...]
October Unprocessed 2011 – UPDATE Day #8
Day #8 for the October Unprocessed 2011 challenge over at the Eating Rules blog. It’s been going very well, maybe a tiny flub or two at the beginning, but for the most part, I’m going strong! I was already a fairly “clean” eater but participating in this challenge has forced me to look even deeper [...]
I am 49 Years Old!
This week I celebrate my 49th birthday! I can’t believe it! This is the LAST year in my 40′s and you’d think I’d be depressed or sad. Nope, I’m looking forward to 50! I remember being very sad when I hit 40. But back then, I was unhealthy, out of shape, and didn’t eat right. [...]
Jamie At Home cookbook review
I love the Jamie at Home: Cook Your Way to the Good Life cookbook! It’s not just a cookbook, it’s got great tips for growing your own a veggie garden and raising your own chickens! It’s also the companion cookbook to Jamie’s TV series of the same name (“Jamie At Home” on the Food Network [...]
Blew it Already!
Well today is day #1 for the October Unprocessed 2011 challenge and I think I already blew it but it was sort of an oversight. Last night we ate dinner. Homemade whole grain pancakes with a fresh cabbage, radish, celery and greens salad. I topped it with Cindy’s Buttermilk Dressing. I had glanced at the [...]
Almost Meatless – Recipes That Are Better for Your Health and the Planet – Book Review
I found the Almost Meatless: Recipes That Are Better for Your Health and the Planet by Joy Manning & Tara Mataraza Desmond book at the local library. It is impossible to continue to feed ourselves and the world, unless we reduce our consumption of animal products. That includes local humanely raised animal products, as well [...]
