By Meredith Kimelblatt – Although August is definitely still a warm-weather month in most places, it’s also the month where everyone starts preparing for the transition from summer to fall. Before you put away your sundresses and bring back the sweaters, make sure you take full advantage of fresh summer
By Jen Reeder for Completely You— Pizza is delicious, though not always kind to your waistline — or your ticker. After all, cheese is the number-one source of artery-clogging saturated fat in the American diet. And if you pile on pepperoni and sausage, you’re looking at 400 calories per slice.
As food prices rise and more families encounter sticker shock every time they look at price tags at the grocery store, the idea of feeding your entire family a meal that costs less than ten dollars can seem absurd. In fact, it’s entirely possible to pull together great-tasting meals without
By Meredith Kimelblatt – Watching your waistline this summer? Barbecues, potlucks and block parties that are typically full of greasy foods and sugary baked goods can make eating unhealthy foods tempting, but don’t worry! Making healthier food choices this summer doesn’t have to be a challenge. Use the following tips
More fun with leftover chicken. I shared with you last week that I had roasted some chicken for our church anniversary – I roasted six whole chickens and came home with enough left over for two or three meals for the two of us. Last week I made Roasted Potatoes and
By Meredith Kimelblatt – There’s a misconception that when spring rolls around, it’s no longer acceptable to eat the foods you made all winter long. While it’s true that you probably won’t be craving a hot bowl of soup when it’s 80 degrees outside, there are ways to lighten up
By Meredith Kimelblatt – Memorial Day is one of the biggest weekends of the year for eating outside. Whether you’re grilling out in your backyard, heading to a potluck or having a picnic in the park, Memorial Day is known for an excess of hamburgers, hot dogs, cole slaw and
By Jennifer Cote – In my “spare” time, I’ve been researching latest nutritional info on the world-wide web. We are truly in an information age. Not that we want to stress over what we’re eating- that could be an unhealthy thing to do! But it is wise to make informed
By Meredith Kimelblatt – Hosting a Cinco de Mayo party this weekend? Since the most memorable part of any get together is always what’s being served, be ready to celebrate with zesty Mexican recipes that pack a real punch. The best Mexican recipes aren’t complicated or time consuming, making them
Salads are some of the best foods to eat during the spring and summer months. Fresh produce and light ingredients go hand-in-hand with warm temperatures and sunshine, and the best salads are filled with both. Whether you’re craving cool crispy veggies or warm grilled chicken, your options for healthy spring
Are you one of those people who orders pasta with seafood in a restaurant but never makes it at home? Fear not, it’s much easier to prepare than you think and so much better when you can pick and choose the seafood components yourself fresh from the market. “But I
By Meredith Kimelblatt – There’s a common misconception that eating healthy meals is the same thing as eating meals with no substance. But eating a plate full of mostly veggies or fruit at lunch probably won’t satisfy you until dinnertime. In fact, not eating enough at lunch can make you
Chicken salad is a classic recipe that brings back many childhood memories of my beloved Miracle Whip. It was a sad day when I discovered the main ingredient was corn syrup so I try to use it sparingly, if at all. The good news is that plain yogurt has come
“Another key to true happiness lies in the understanding that most of life is ‘everyday.’ Most of our lives consist of a routine – an unremarkable series of events that take place day after day. So if we are going to enjoy every day, we must learn to embrace the
By Jennifer Cote – Valentine’s Day might be coming up, but just the day before that, Lent begins. So… some of us might be considering what to give up, for the 40 days of Lent. Candidates should not be chosen lightly. One year, we gave up flour. That was the
The weekends are a marvelous time to sleep in and stay warm in your bed. What better time to make a Delightsome Breakfast for two to share in your bedroom. We could take our time and put our favorite, romantic movie, ‘Pride and Prejudice’ on – just a few days
Since 1996, I’ve been holding onto a recipe for Lemon Poppy Seed Biscotti that I tore out of the September issue of Better Homes and Gardens magazine. We all do it, don’t we? We casually flip through our favorite publications, coffee or tea steaming by our side, and imagine whipping
Way back in the dark ages, or maybe the middle ages, in elementary school we gave Valentine cards. Anyone who went to middle school in the 1960s remembers those cute little cards? While inexpensive then, I bet those same, now vintage, cards would cost a bundle but the memories are
By Meredith Kimelblatt – The Super Bowl is coming up, which means it’s time to start thinking about the most important part of the game: the food! Aside from the football, the Super Bowl is known for its hilarious commercials and the delicious snacks that people stock up on for
By Meredith Kimelblatt – Just because Christmas cookie season is over doesn’t mean everyone immediately loses his or her sweet tooth—that would make keeping your New Year’s resolutions way too easy! To hit the perfect balance between satisfying your sweet tooth and keeping yourself in shape this year, there are
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