I discovered this dip when I was making lasagna last week.  I couldn’t quit licking the spoon as I was putting the lasagna together. Think of that when you come to my house for dinner!  It’s an easy and yummy to make veggies less “veggie” tasting and it will help you stay in those “skinny” […]

I’m not crazy about vegetables. But I eat them and try to eat a lot of them because I know they are good for me.  It’s still a struggle and I make a daily effort to get them down.  I’ve found stir fry to be one of the best ways to eat a large serving […]

I really  have to give credit to my husband for this chili.  I love cook but I have to say he really is the better cook of us two.  Whenever I make something he always suggests adding this or that.  He has a real knack for being able to make a good dish great.  This […]

I bought The Sugar Addict’s Total Recovery Program  by Kathleen DesMaisons a few years ago when I was feeling really desperate. While I don’t agree with everything in the book it is a fanatastic resource for those who feel like their dependency on sugar may be related to their depression or getting in the way […]

I received a very moving email the other day and in it the sender asked me how I cut sugar out of my life and how was I able to fill the void that sugar was filling, with something else?  They also wanted to know how I made that final commitment to remove sugar from my […]

Here is another on of my staple “I don’t have time to cook” recipes.  You can use this in tacos, burritos, on salads, or my favorite way: make a “bowl”.  To make a “bowl” I put lettuce in the bottom, then add about 1/4 cup brown rice, 1/4 cup black beans, the chicken, and top with […]

I don’t think eating healthy has to be bland and boring all the time.  Granted it’s not cheesy calzones and fettucine alfredro but food doesn’t have to taste like chalk. Or maybe I’ve just trained my taste buds over the years to think sawdust tastes good.  Regardless, here is one of my all time favorite […]

I have a love hate relationship with Costco.  One one hand, they carry fantastic products, have a great return policy and serve yummy Kosher hotdogs.  On the other hand, it is always so crowded, too many products = sensory overload, and they serve gigantic fatty Kosher hotdogs.  This weekend I found these yummy little apple […]

  Look THE Sun Maid even works out.  Yoga on the beach.  I want to show up to a yoga class wearing a bonnet. Lemony Chicken With Raisins 8 chicken breasts (I prefer boneless skinless) 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 cloves of minced garlic 2 teaspoons oregano 3 teaspoons ground turmeric 2 teaspoons oregano 1 […]

I’m sort of proud of myself today.  Not something that happens a lot since Garbage Girl insists on trying to visit almost every day. Anyway, today is my 365th day without eating any candy or desserts.  If you read yesterday’s blog this is a HUGE accomplishment for me.  Last Christmas when I was in the middle of […]