If you’ve ever tried to lose excess baggage in the form of extra pounds around the middle, then you know how difficult losing even a few pounds can be.
I’m well versed in the challenges of [...]
The 2010 OC Foodie Fest is celebrating its first year with a hefty helping of gusto.
The event will host 50 food trucks, live entertainment, shopping and more at the Honda Center, in Anaheim on [...]
When my kids were in elementary school I started their days off with a breakfast of Pop Tarts. That practice continued until the school nurse set me straight after one child complained of a stomach [...]
It’s funny how certain beliefs are ingrained in our minds. Often we can’t say where those beliefs came from, and sometimes we know.
For years I lived by the rule that leftover seafood would make [...]
My grandmother, Lois, lived to be one month short of 102 miraculous years. She grew up on a successful farm on Lopez Island, in Washington State. There were 8 children in the family. When both [...]
I don’t know about you, but I can use some help from the grocery store for a quick meal now and then, and why not? What’s being offered up on the grocery isles these days [...]
Middle Eastern food is part of the Mediterranean diet which is considered to be healthier than any other lifestyle food, because of its use of olive oil, vegetables, fruits and only a small amount of [...]
Plato coined the phrase “Necessity is the Mother of Invention.” I have to say that phrase applies to my life these days.
When I researched this famous saying, Phrase Finder, it said this quote could [...]
Who doesn’t like potatoes? I always liked them, but it took me a while to realize how good they really are for you. Although, it may seem like just a starchy item without any nutrients, [...]
Wabi-sabi – I love how those words flow off my tongue. It sounds like an exotic Asian dish, doesn’t it?
According to Japanese culture, wabi-sabi is the beauty found in imperfection. How do I know this? [...]
For people who live in Italy, Bruschetta is a must!
For people of Italian descent, Bruschetta is a regular part of their menu. Even if you’re not Italian or don’t know anything about Italian [...]
I really enjoy traveling around the Mediterranean region through my cooking.
Food is an international language, and all countries in this area always have a delicious and nutritious dish to match each particular country and [...]
Moving day has come and gone with a flurry of commotion, and now we need to remodel our new home. The house requires improvements, so we’re replacing the flooring and kitchen counters.
Working on a [...]
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