Monthly Archives: May 2013

A lot of people consider food that is healthy and good for you to be “free,” meaning you can eat as much of it as you like.  One of those foods is hummus.  Next time you are in a grocery … Continue reading →

In the midst of one of my grocery store “there’s a bunch of crap in everything – even the “healthy” stuff” rants, I proclaimed that I was no longer buying any processed foods.  I announced it to my family and … Continue reading →

Following a low calorie, healthy diet can be hard. Even with the weekly cheat days, there are easy days and difficult days. When I get hungry and it’s not yet time to eat, I think of things I can drink.  … Continue reading →

Kale is hip these days, but let’s face it, it’s not always awesome to eat.  I’ve heard it described as like eating a tree. Chef Kirk (my husband) is really good at eating his veggies, and he hates kale.  I … Continue reading →

Another great snack!  This one’s a healthy one.  My mom has been buying Ezekiel Sprouted Grain Bread for as long as I can remember.  My sister and I used to fondly call it “Jesus bread” because there is a bible … Continue reading →

Few things make me happier than making cookies.  I love the little cracks on ginger snaps when you bake them.  I’m always thinking of what new color of french macaroon I’m going to try, and what flavor will compliment the … Continue reading →

This is not your mama’s jambalaya. I love cajun and creole cooking.  I love the depth of flavors, the spiciness, the history…it is true soul food.  Such soulful cuisine has deep roots.  Deep roots are attached to strong feelings.  There … Continue reading →

I buy bananas every week.  I should probably stop buying them because we never eat them in time.  I was told to stop putting bananas in Will and Lidia’s lunch boxes because they were “getting ripe all over the other … Continue reading →

There are so many advantages to making your own sausage.  Store bought brands are loaded with preservatives.  I’ve been able to find nice locally processed brands that use locally raised meats, but they are quite expensive.  I like to save … Continue reading →