I recently discovered that Metamucil – a popular colon cleanse had aspartame and yellow food coloring as ingredients. Several years ago when I had my first colonoscopy the doc told me, “drink a glass of Metamucil every day and you should never have any problems”. I didn’t have problems anyway but I figured if drinking […]
How To Make Herb Infused Honey
Herb infused honey is a pairing of goodness on two levels.. The medicinal value found in herbs as well as the healing benefits of honey. I love honey straight out of the jar but infused honeys certainly have their place in my kitchen. Imagine fresh pear slices drizzled with rosemary infused honey. How about lavender honey spooned […]
11 Ways To Use Delicious Honey
You can thank honey bees and their delicious honey for this post. I am about to share some simple and easy ways that you can incorporate honey into your daily life. One of the ways I like it best is to lick it right off of a spoon. Sweet and savory recipes using honey are numerous […]
Grilled Chicken & Blueberry Salad With Wild Orange Dressing
This time of year pleads for fresh, light and flavorful meals! Blueberries are popping up sweet and plump in the groceries. There isn’t a salad I like better than one with vibrant fresh fruit mixed in and these ropy-poly blueberries are the perfect addition. In just 18 days I will be attending the Food Wine […]
Spicy Orange Shortbread Cookies
One of the highlights of my Christmas season is participating in The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap. There is everything to like about this cookie swap. It raises money for kids with cancer, has great sponsors like, Land O’Lakes, OXO and Dixie Crystals, and there are dozens of cookies involved! It’s always a challenge to […]
#ad Grilling With A Brick
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #JuicyGrilledCornish #CollectiveBias Grilling is my all time favorite way to prepare a meal. I suppose it’s because~ 1. It takes place outside 2.The food consistently has a wonderful flavor 3. No mess in the kitchen 4. It’s FUN! […]
Orange-Pecan Biscotti – Great FB Cookie Swap
Baking cookies is at the top of my list of favorites. Orange-Pecan Biscotti was my second try at baking biscotti. Warning – this could become a habit. Flavored with orange zest, juice and liqueur they smell divine while baking and are delicious dunked into a cup of hot tea. Well you know I love orange! Joining […]
Honey, Orange & Ginger Cookies + Cookies Galore
The month of November I was chosen by Genie of Bunny Eats Design to host “Our Growing Edge”. It is a round up of recipes sent in by bloggers from around the world. A wonderful way to share and get to know other bloggers, we all have a common interest – do we not? All month I’ll […]
Healthy Muffins
In the short time I spent in the kitchen these last few days I whipped up these healthy, fruity, tasty muffins. They are like a ray of sunshine in The Orange Bee kitchen. Let me share with you why these are so good for you. First of all they are loaded with those orange beauties […]
2012 – A Look Back
As the end of 2012 fast approaches I find myself reflecting back on events that took place in my life and kitchen. The biggest event in my life would be Miss T heading off to college, leaving her parents as “empty nesters”. I enjoyed the beautiful beaches of the BVI’s and USVI’s for the first […]
