Yesterday Dale and I had dinner on the Vermont Dinner Train from Rutland, VT to Saratoga Springs, NY, and back. The dining car we had dinner in was from the 1950′s era and in pristine condition. The car held only 6 tables for 4 people each and played music to fit its time period. The […]
My son, Ryan, spent 4 months on the west coast. He returned home Oct. 1st and he’s staying with me until he finds a place to relocate. He’s 26 and fun to have around so I’m enjoying it while it lasts. I think about how fun it would be to have my youngest here too, like old times; they grow far too […]
I have something interesting and exciting to share! Anyone who really knows me, knows that I’m a pretty poor sleeper. I feel tired, I go to bed, I toss and turn for hours. I limit my caffeine intake to mostly mornings only but it doesn’t quite matter-although if I drink caffeine in the afternoon, I’m wide awake till […]
It looks unhealthy but it’s not! :) While I don’t normally make a habit of eating soy, once in awhile it’s okay as a treat. Tempeh is low in fat, low in sodium, high in protein & potassium, has no cholesterol, has some calcium vitamin B6, magnesium, B12 and 25% iron per cup. Slice 1 […]
In my attempt to eat less during dinner I’m trying to eat more vegetable based soups before the main course. I decided to use fresh veggies that I recently picked up from the local farm stand. A few of the highlight veggies turned out to make one fabulous soup! Here’s the recipe: 3 large potatoes […]
It’s easy! Grab a few handfuls of string beans, 1 zucchini 1 summer (yellow crookneck) squash 2 garlic cloves, peeled & minced or pressed 2-3 Tbs. Olive oil 2 Tbs. tamari or soy sauce Salt & Pepper to taste Add all ingredients to a medium-high heated pan and sautee for about 5 minutes until veggies […]
My new favorite gluten free grain You can pop it like you would make popcorn, simmer it and use it in a wide variety of ways. I made a curried sorghum salad from Bob’s Red Mill sorghum. I did pop some too, it tasted good and looked like cute little popcorn!
1 lg zucchini (or 4 small), chopped 8 lg leaves kale, cut into thin ribbons 1 lg sweet onion, chopped 2-3 garlic cloves, chopped 1 inch fresh ginger peeled & chopped 2 tbsp olive or grapeseed oil 4 cups broth 1/4 tsp. Turmeric 1/4 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp cinnamon 1 cup coconut milk Salt […]
Fresh garden salad with walnuts, grilled wild salmon, and leftover gluten free pasta and veggies make for a fast but healthy dinner. Be creative!
