Oil & Honey Edition ~ I am starting a pre-spring detox. My plan is not a crazy starve myself detox but one where ingesting good, clean food, drinking lots of water and including essential oils is the idea. With spring comes growth, baby birds, tender green leaves shoot out of trees, brilliantly colored bulbs burst forth from the […]
Eating Lobster In Maine & Other Deliciousness
Lobster – I love it anytime, but there is something about digging into that sweet, succulent meat while visiting Maine! It could be the fragrance of the salt air, the cool temps in July or the daily ritual of observing the many lobster boats fishing the coastlines that make the occasion feel more special. Steamed […]
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 […]
Going Vegetarian – Did We Do It?
First of all I want to say this is NOT a paid post nor a review about the film Forks Over Knives! It isn’t even a current flick but my man, Dan and I recently watched it for the first time. Have you seen it? If so you’ll understand what this post is about – if not – […]
Recipe Round-Up – Our Growing Edge
I am honored to host the November 2014 edition of Our Growing Edge-a monthly blogging event that brings bloggers worldwide together to share their recipes. You know what the best part of this is? I’ll be sharing them with you! Get excited…..get VERY excited! Let’s get started with Andre The Baker. She is 19, a baker, […]
Orange & Honey Pecans
I made these sweet little guys to throw on top of a salad but I’m here to tell you they make a delicious snack too. Pecans are one of my favorites and I love them toasted and served with salads. You can top just about any salad with a few toasted nuts for some added […]
Honeyed Pecans
Hello honey! Pecans might be my favorite nut. I suppose it’s got something to do with growing up in Texas where pecan trees are abundant and spending an afternoon shelling pecans is synonymous with canning tomatoes or pickling okra. It’s time consuming but well worth it. A delightful way to spend a fall afternoon! They […]
Spinach & Blueberry Salad With Yogurt & Herb Dressing
It’s hotter than “blue blazes” in Texas, already! The heat and humidity make me want to eat lighter meals with lots of fruits and veggies. The blueberries at Saturday’s farmers market looked plump and juicy so I brought home a basket for snacking and to put in this healthy yet yummy salad. Low in calories, […]
A Look Back
Finding myself a bit overloaded this week has led me to take a look back and see what I was doing this time last year. Do you ever have those weeks where there’s not a thing wrong except your calendar is bursting with “to do’s”? That’s me this week! Last year I look back and […]
Summer Fruits For You
When I learned that my favorite peach orchard would be closed until next summer as of this weekend, I knew I’d better take a drive and stock up on fresh peaches. Ham’s Orchard in Terrell, Texas offers up fresh picked peaches all summer long but alas peach season is almost over. I’ve watched Ham’s go […]
