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Black Walnut Cake

posted July 13, 2010 in Simply Me: A Year of Eating Locally, Mindfully, Simply

I cheaped out and used regular walnuts instead of black walnuts for this recipe from Simply in Season. But I did get a chance to actually use my Cooks Illustrated online subscription because it didn’t include a recipe for the frosting. It turn (read full article)

From Driscoll's: how to elongate the life of your berries

posted July 13, 2010 in The Lunch Belle

Now, I don't know about you, but I find that incorporating fruits and vegetables in to my diet is, well, a chore.  Buying produce is a total crap shoot, as 9 times out of 10, I end up with mealy apples and peaches or bruise-ridden avocados.  (read full article)

I Can't Believe It's Not Fattening! Giveaway

posted July 13, 2010 in Make-Ahead Meals for Busy Moms

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED! Thanks to New York Times Best Selling Author Devin Alexander, I have 5 copies of her new cookbook I Can't Believe It's Not Fattening! for 5 lucky readers! Have you ever seen Devin on her cooking show Healthy Decadence (read full article)

Antenatal class at Pantai Hospital Ampang, Aug 7, 2010

posted July 13, 2010 in Second Time Parenthood

Hi folks!  <!-- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } --> Pantai Hospital Ampang is organising an Antenatal Class on Saturday, Aug 7, from 10.30am-5pm.The antenatal class provides the couple with some basic informati (read full article)

I HEART Blue Sea

posted July 13, 2010 in 100 Miles

Me, age 1, at Avila Beach, California I have always loved the ocean.  It has always been a part of my life.  Growing up along the Central Coast of California it was a big part of my childhood.  I spent most of my childhood in San Luis Obispo, a me (read full article)

Melintzanes Santorinis (White eggplants from Santorini)

posted July 12, 2010 in Kopiaste to Greek Hospitality

My favourite eggplants until now were «tsakonikes» which I thought were the only ones which were sweet.   I avoided cooking with the big round purple ones, as I heard that they were bitter. I’ve been seeing white eggplants at the market place fo (read full article)

Basic White Sauce

posted July 12, 2010 in Simply Me: A Year of Eating Locally, Mindfully, Simply

When I was typing up the remaining recipes from Simply in Season, I came across this recipe and decided to try to make homemade mac  & cheese. FOR PRINTABLE VERSION CLICK HERE: Basic White Sauce 2 Tbs butter 2 Tbs whole wheat pastry flour 1 cu (read full article)

Papa Diva Discovers the Wonders of Hummus

posted July 12, 2010 in Beach Eats - A Dangerous Combination of Dieting and Mascara

I've got to be honest, I don't know what's going on with my family. First, Papa Diva sends me a post he's written about hummus, then - just this weekend - Mama Diva divulged that she's flirting with the idea of becoming a vegetarian. Who are these (read full article)

Big Girl Bombshell – Guest Post!

posted July 12, 2010 in Simply Me: A Year of Eating Locally, Mindfully, Simply

From previous comments, I know that many of you are with me in this weight loss journey. A fellow blogger asked me to help her learn how to cook by doing some guest posts, and I agreed–as long as she was willing to exchange some posts so that (read full article)

Restaurant Menu Descriptions

posted July 12, 2010 in MORE FOOD ADVENTURES

Here's some Restaurant Menu Descriptions that many of you may want to know. Quite frankly, before we even decide to eat outside our home, we must be aware of what food to eat and how they are going to be prepared. If you are on some special diet, k (read full article)

Garlic Spinach Dip

posted July 11, 2010 in Simply Me: A Year of Eating Locally, Mindfully, Simply

This recipe from Simply in Season is simply the best–although I did take some creative license, as you’ll see! FOR PRINTABLE VERSION CLICK HERE: Garlic Spinach Dip 2 Tbs garlic (minced; I used two large cloves, which turned out to not b (read full article)

Some Signs of Stroke Symptoms

posted July 11, 2010 in Chicken Recipes and all recipes special restaurants and origin - Simple and Easy food recipes

Stroke is one of the killer disease that is in fear of everyone. Before Stroke undermine our body then we should have to know the warning signs of stroke symptoms that need to be aware of. Here are some signs of stroke symptoms: 1. It’s hard to (read full article)

Gluten Free Birthday Cupcakes!

posted July 11, 2010 in What's Cooking in Kentucky

Hats off to every one I know who eats a gluten-free diet – it can be really confusing! People who are managing Celiac Disease, or  who have a gluten intolerance may follow a gluten-free diet.  Gluten is in SO many things: wheat, rye, and barl (read full article)

Safe weight loss

posted July 10, 2010 in josie's kitchen

Are you dieting? If you think you looked fat or overweight, there are ways to lose weight that are safe and effective. You can work-out in the gym, run or jog, get your dancing shoes and dance away all those extra pounds. There are also healthy diet (read full article)

Acne scar

posted July 10, 2010 in josie's kitchen

I’m blessed that I don’t have oily skin and didn’t experience acne and pimple problem on my face. I had a classmate in college, who was not as lucky as I am. Her face was covered with big red pimples and she was a constant client in (read full article)

Retake Homemade: Thai Chicken Stir Fry

posted July 10, 2010 in Pots and Plots

Admit it.  You have a secret love affair with the greasy and overpriced takeout from your local Chinese or Thai place.  It’s okay, we all do.  But unless you’re one of the rare folks who order everything steamed and off the diet menu ( (read full article)

Changing your Diet Will Change Your Health

posted July 10, 2010 in Delcie\'s Desserts in Cups

On Friday, I watched a documentary hosted by BBC Knowledge on my Starhub TV – “Changing Your Diet”. It was a alarming documentary yet one that affirmed my knowledge in eating fiber. It was showing a group of 10 weighty people, men a (read full article)

Natural Headache Cures, Ep263

posted July 10, 2010 in Raw Radiant Health

Learn how to get rid of headaches naturally through your diet and lifestyle! Natural Headache Cures, Ep263 Interested in trying the Raw Food Diet, or learning how to do it right?!!! Join the next 7 Day Raw Food Challenge– you’ll receive Recipes, (read full article)

I Binge, You Binge...

posted July 10, 2010 in Curvy Ladies

Binge Eating: The consumption of large amounts of food in a short period of time. Binging is not something I partake in regularly but every now and then I get this terrible urge to just eat everything. I don't normally indulge myself (for instan (read full article)

Chicken Parmesan

posted July 10, 2010 in What's Cooking in Kentucky

I am trying to eat more of a mediterranean diet so we have been eating a lot more fish lately.  Since Bernie said he would like a break from trying new recipes, we had chicken tonight.  This recipes is one of my creations, or as Bernie said, a R (read full article)

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