As much as I love all the great things that nature and gardening can bring to my life – relaxation, meditation and good old stress relief that comes from jamming a shovel in the dirt, there’s nothing that irritates me more than finding my gardens have become a “beast’s” buffet! Twenty years ago when we bought our home, I was…
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I have a confession to make…I’m not a big lover of beef. While I love a really good steak now and then, beef is not something I gravitate to when I’m planning a meal. What I do love, however, is a really flavorful burger…and not just any burger, but I’ve come to love a really great black bean burger. Over…
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In my journey to eating, and being healthier, I’ve learned that breakfast truly is the most important meal of the day. Key, for me, is to eat high protein early in the day. Not only does it help me feel full longer, but it seems to help me lose weight. Pure conjecture, nothing scientific with that statement. But, I know…
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There was a time I hated beets…I mean a REALLY hated beets! I think it was because my mom usually bought them canned and heated them up. YUCK! It’s funny how as a kid you may hate something with a vengeance. The mere thought of it can curl your lip…and your stomach. Yup…that was beets for me. As an adult,…
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I’m a sucker for a great salad, especially in summer. There’s something about eating “cool” when the weather heats up. Bonus points when the farmer’s markets are lush with fresh produce, grown locally! While some really don’t enjoy prep work, there’s something hypnotic in the methodical chop, chop, chop for me. I’m not great with my knife skills, and have…
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I love fried rice. I love the flavor, but I especially love how easy it is to make. As I embark on my get healthier endeavor, I’m looking to create as many alternatives to my favorites as I can, and cauliflower rice popped to the top. My first attempt at ricing cauliflower went horrifically awry when I had a brain…
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So, this tasty little treat was a mashup of a couple of my favorite flavors – shrimp, chili, and lime. How easy is that?! While I love shrimp, it’s sometimes rather bland…unless, of course you’re doing a scampi! In the interest of eating healthier, scampi just doesn’t make the list. I started making Chili Lime shrimp a couple years ago,…
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