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Flat Breads of the Western World

posted August 05, 2010 in Frugal Antics of a Harried Homemaker

As promised, here is part two of an amazing list of Flat Breads of the World.  Who new?  It appears that just about every region of the world has their own version of a wrap.  Some end up being the base, with other foods on top.   (read full article)

Blueberry Muffins and Disaster

posted August 03, 2010 in The Skinny Fight

I hope you took advantage of the in season prices of blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries because the featured food for August are berries. Each Tuesday there will be a recipe featuring one, two or all three berries. The recipe kicking off the (read full article)

Chicken Salad Stuffed Tomatoes

posted July 27, 2010 in The Skinny Fight

As you know I'm reading the Flat Belly Diet by Prevention and I've started the four day program and the only use of tomatoes is to eat a pint as part of lunch with a turkey rolls. Since looking at the pint of tomatoes I have to eat isn't exactly ap (read full article)

Another Picpoul Pairing: With Gingered Greens & Tofu

posted July 27, 2010 in Cooking Chat

Well, the 2009 Saint-Peyre Picpoul-De-Pinet from the Coteaux Du Languedoc continues to show its versatility as a very reliable food wine for a great price ($9). I previously posted about it as a good match for pesto, tonight I tried it with Gingere (read full article)

Strawberry & Peach Raw Ice Cream and Happy National Ice Cream Day

posted July 18, 2010 in The Skinny Fight

Today's National Ice Cream Day and since I celebrated early by eating yummy butter pecan ice cream Friday I felt it was best that I eat a healthier version today. Making raw ice cream is simple. All you need is frozen fruit and milk or water. Some (read full article)

John and Lisa Are Interviewing...Melissa D'Arabian

Photo Courtesy of Harrah's and Food NetworkNumber four in our series of Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival/Food Network personalities is 2009's The Next Food Network Star winner, Melissa D' Arabian. Her experiences in childhood with budget-consciou (read full article)

John and Lisa Are Interviewing...Melissa D'Arabian

Photo Courtesy of Harrah's and Food NetworkNumber four in our series of Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival/Food Network personalities is 2009's The Next Food Network Star winner, Melissa D' Arabian. Her experiences in childhood with budget-consciou (read full article)

Meatopia Invades Governors Island

posted July 09, 2010 in A BBQ Nation

Join Smoke In Da Eye and over 30 other chefs and barbecue teams this Sunday, July 11 on New York's Governor's Island for a celebration of all things meat!  And for those unable to attend, stay tuned for a video recap of the day's festivities.&nb (read full article)

30 Day Shred Challenge...Again.

posted July 07, 2010 in The Skinny Fight

Last year, one of my friends recommended I try Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred DVD(aff) because I let it slip that I wasn't including strength training in my fitness routine. Something you should never say to a personal trainer by the way! I lost aro (read full article)

Grilled Apricots Pears & Peaches and My 4th of July Game Plan

posted July 02, 2010 in The Skinny Fight

I've worked hard to lose weight and I don't to jeopardize that this weekend but I also want to enjoy some of the food. The worst thing I can do is to feel deprived because everyone is eating BBQ and potato salad and I'm eating an orange because (read full article)

Blueberry Smoothie Surprise: The Purple Green Smoothie

posted July 01, 2010 in The Skinny Fight

Last month I shared a green smoothie recipe that some people didn't like because of the color. Which is strange since so many people drink the many colors of Gatorade or Kool-Aid. Or people eat red or rainbow colored cake. Anyway. I (read full article)

Grilled Watermelon and Seafood Skewers

posted June 29, 2010 in The Skinny Fight

It's Tuesday and that means another watermelon recipe to add to the New Month New Food series. Did you try the Watermelon Soufflés or Watermelon Agua Fresca recipes featured early in the month? Cookouts are difficult for those of us that avoid mea (read full article)

Summer Fruits and Vegetables

posted June 28, 2010 in The Skinny Fight

by: cherrycoke I shared last week a few ways to save on groceries. Here's another tip. Buy produce in season and plan ahead. Okay, I know that was two tips but both are money savers. I usually buy when produce goes on sale since I'm on a budget, (read full article)

Hot Weather, Cool Drinks

Let's face it: it's stinkin' hot out. At times, it even seems too hot to eat (well, almost). And nothing is better in this brutal weather than a cool drink in your hand- well, besides hiding in the air conditioning and sitting in your kid's baby pool (read full article)

Hot Weather, Cool Drinks

Let's face it: it's stinkin' hot out. At times, it even seems too hot to eat (well, almost). And nothing is better in this brutal weather than a cool drink in your hand- well, besides hiding in the air conditioning and sitting in your kid's baby pool (read full article)

Fruity Watermelon Agua Fresca

posted June 15, 2010 in The Skinny Fight

not strained Have you tried any of the watermelon recipes from the New Month New Food series?  So far a salad and dessert recipe have been featured. This week's featured recipe is Watermelon Agua Fresca. A favorite drink from Mexico. The reci (read full article)

Diva Cooks: Astra Libris Edition

So, at long last, those whole wheat biscuits - and I promise they're worth the wait.Part of the reason for the delay, was that I wanted to do this recipe and its creator justice. Back in February, I began an new feature: Diva Cooks - a series of pos (read full article)

Nutrition Rx: Cooking as a Strategy to Battle Obesity, Promote Health and Fight Chronic Diseases

posted June 10, 2010 in Nutrition Unplugged

I’m a firm believer in the power of cooking. I think it’s truly one of the  best ways we can all take better control of our health. How can you really eat right if you don’t learn to cook? How can we implement all of today’s (read full article)

Chocolate Drizzled Watermelon

posted June 08, 2010 in The Skinny Fight

I know what you're thinking. This blog is suppose to be about weight loss and fitness. Which is true but it's also about life and in my life sometimes there is chocolate.  The key to eating your favorite foods is moderation and since that's not (read full article)

Latest Gordon Ramsay Cookbook 50 Percent Off For A Limited Time

posted June 06, 2010 in Authentic Curry Recipes

The great chef, Gordon Ramsay\’s latest book is entitle World Kitchen and was published by Quadrille in the United Kingdom in November 2009 (£20) but is on sale for a limited time for £10. This amazing cookbook, based on recipes (read full article)

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