Oh, cabbage. Such an overlooked juicing ingredient. I’ll admit, I was pretty nervous about juicing cabbage – the smell and taste can be quite pungent.
But I’m also adventurous and will try anything once…so I figured I might as well apply that to juicing cabbage! Continue reading
Parsley is the first plant I’m focusing on in my summer garden series. It’s a new addition to my balcony garden this year. I’ve never cared much for the taste of flat-leaf parsley, but do recognize it’s importance in fresh pasta dishes and in cooking stocks. Plus, the bf loves it so I figured I might as well grow some this year. One plant that produces all season – at least six months – costs what one little package does at the grocery store. And that always goes bad before I can use it all!
Parsley has been easy to grow and care for thus far, and I’m figuring out new uses for it in my kitchen all the time. Continue reading
I’ve been bugging my mom for her official baked ziti and homemade meat sauce recipe for a long time. However, this recipe doesn’t have her homemade meat sauce in it and we also added Giada de Laurentiis’ meatballs. I just can’t leave well enough alone – tinkering is what I do! 😉
I promise I’ll share mom’s homemade meat sauce recipe, but I just didn’t have time to make it on this day. It’s divine, and it makes me sad to settle for store-bought. The good news is that I didn’t have to settle for store-bought: I used a jar of sauce my mom brought on her last visit from one of my favorite Italian restaurants in my hometown. Supporting local every chance we get!
I started my first container garden last season on my balcony and enjoyed it so much I decided to do even more this year. Growing my own food, even a small amount, is not only rewarding it also saves me money and time from shopping. It also sparks creativity as I’m constantly thinking of new ways to use the things growing right outside my door.
I realize that beginning to garden can seem overwhelming. When I think of actual gardening outside I containers, I feel the same way! Growing in containers is a great first step, as is starting with just one or two herbs, plants or vegetables.
This series will run the entire summer, with one post each week focused on an item from my garden, how to grow and care for it, and a variety of different ways it can be used. There’s no need to feel overwhelmed – you can do ONE THING and it will make a big difference. And in this series, I will show you exactly how to do that – one herb at a time!
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After a fun and indulgent long weekend in Savannah, I’ve gotten back to my routine of juicing during the week. I fasted completely on the first day, and then ate one meal each day on the second and third days.
Sometimes I get very hungry, so if I’ve consumed my juice and water and still feel uncomfortably hungry after about 30 minutes, I’ll reach for a small, healthy snack to keep me on track. There are lots of snack products on the market, some are better than others and many are expensive. I think, however, that I’ve found a great solution… Continue reading
Sean and I went to Savannah for an extended visit where I met his mom and stepdad for the first time. They drove up from Florida and stayed in a hotel downtown while Sean and I stayed with my friend Ryan at his house in Ardsley Park.
We had an action-packed, fun-filled long weekend, and I was NOT ready to leave that beautiful city when Sunday arrived. But I know we’ll be back soon, and I’ve got plenty of stories and photos to hold me over. Continue reading
I’m happy to report that I lost 7% of my body weight in the 2-month fitness challenge at work. I did it by focusing on food – juicing to incorporate more vegetables into my diet, and cooking at home with wholesome, quality ingredients. I’m still continuing on this journey, and I decided to share some juicing recipes since I already share many of my food recipes. Continue reading
Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Green – The March Against Monsanto is not about political parties. It’s about WE, THE PEOPLE uniting against the corporations and their puppets in Washington, DC that don’t care about the life, liberty, or pursuit of happiness for any one of us. We have rights and we need to stand up for them in the face of greed, corruption, deception, and coercion. Continue reading