I’ve been wanting to try this recipe for a while and finally got the guts to try it today (I wasn’t quite sure my family would like it).  Turns out – it’s delicious!  I used a little too much salt, but that is an easy fix.  Here is the easy, healthy recipe:
Chicken Salad Sandwiches with Grapes [...]

Know what you want, but don’t want to pay full price?  In addition to shopping at designer outlet mall stores and using coupons (both of which are great ideas), try these websites for designer items at drastically reduced prices:
www.6pm.com
www.overstock.com
www.ebags.com
www.bluefly.com
www.dsw.com
www.shopzilla.com
Don’t forget that most department stores have online outlets or closeout stores (like Nordstrom Rack or Filene’s Basement). 
Happy shopping!

Have you tried these delicious oranges yet?  I found them at Trader Joe’s and they are SO GOOD!  They are a type of navel orange that is available during the winter months and, get this, they are pink inside!  They taste like regular oranges with a dash of pink grapefruit and are a little firmer [...]

Use this easy and delicious recipe for fun homemade drop doughnuts:
Ingredients:

1 cup of All Purpose Mix (see below)
1 egg (well beaten)
¼ cup milk (or water)
1 ½  teaspoon vanilla or other extract for flavor
6 tablespoons sugar

 Directions:
You will need a deep fryer or a pan of hot oil filled to at least 2 ½ inches of oil [...]

I have been SO GOOD about eating healthy, getting in my fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, vitamins, etc.  And then it happened.  My brother-in-law and his wife brought us a box of Voodoo Doughnuts on Sunday and I have been snacking on doughnut pieces ever since!  I have NEVER in my life tasted anything like these [...]

It is time once again to plant your herb garden!  I found some great starter boxes that grow 10 seedlings at a time and it fits perfectly in my kitchen windowsill – perfect for smaller kitchens, apartments or houses with dogs!  Jiffy Pots makes the starter boxes that I got (Fred Meyer, $2.50 for a [...]

So, I always thought that lamb was something just for formal occasions – braised lamb, lamb shank, etc.   Needless to say I was surprised when I walked into New Seasons for the first time (LOVE IT!) yesterday and saw seasoned lamb burgers in the meat section.  ”Lamb burgers?” I thought….interesting.  Well, I just made them for dinner and WOW!!!  [...]

Looking for a delicious, healthy, easy sauce to jazz up your meals?  This recipe was created by Dr. Raymond Shep and is not only delicious, but very, very, healthy too:
Basil Cilantro Pesto
Ingredients:
1 bunch fresh basil
1 bunch fresh cilantro
1 cup walnuts
2/3 cup water
1 lime, squeezed
1/2 tsp salt
Directions:
Place basil, cilantro, and water in a food processor or blender
Process [...]

Looking for something fun to do with the family but don’t want to spend a lot of money? No problem! In addition to the many free activities most cities and towns have to offer, businesses usually offer specials or deals for certain seasons, days of the week, or 2-fer type specials. Check out this article for some ways to pack in family fun for free or for reduced rates.

Want to fill your tummy and fight disease at the same time?  Try these delicious, healthy, easy to find snacks:
Oranges (especially Blood Oranges)
Did you know that just one orange contains 116% of our vitamin C requirement?  Vitamin C is a critical component of our diet as it is the anti-infectious vitamin.
Pecans
Pecans are a tasty treat that [...]