I was taxiing my kids driving down the road today – a typical occurrence for this mom of four – and noticed the breeze blowing the leaves off the trees. The fall colors are starting to show too. And it made me think of soup. It did. Because when the leaves start to change color…
If you have some leftover grilled chicken or rotisserie chicken, this recipe is a treat for the taste buds. I love the trio of tomato-mango salsa, guacamole, and diced grilled chicken. It makes a fresh tasting chicken salad. Put it in a whole-grain wrap and you have a healthy, tasty lunch filled with all kinds of nutrients….
A few weeks ago I had an amazing spinach salad at a noon hour presentation my husband and I attended to learn about rain gardens and rain barrels. We learned a little bit about both, but the food grabbed my attention even more. My favorite was one of the salads. The colors caught my eyes first –…
Watermelon and Blueberry Salad with a hint of mint is the perfect, refreshing salad for hot summer days. For food, nothing speaks summer more to me than watermelon and blueberries. In days gone by you could find watermelon seed spitting contests, kids with big grins on their faces while cool, sweet watermelon juice dripped down their…
We made burgers the other night. I know, I know – burgers are not seen as the healthiest food item for a menu. They usually bring with them excess fat, sodium, and calories. But my family has a recipe we’ve enjoyed for years. It’s not a typical burger, but has layers of savory flavor. Basil. Garlic. sun-dried…
Blueberry Banana Smoothies – Healthy, easy, and quick to prepare, it’s a refreshing treat after a morning run or an afternoon in the hot sun. Do you like blueberries? I do! And I hope to find some this year when they’re in season and get them into the freezer for those months when fresh blueberries…