I recently felt like having breakfast for dinner, so I dug up one of my favorite all time recipes that my grandma used to make us called Cottage Cheese Apple Pancakes. These are also great before a workout, and kids love them too. 4 eggs 1 cup of organic low-fat cottage cheese 2 grated […]
As we enter autumn and begin thinking about the delicious food that many holiday gatherings are centered around, it also makes sense to think about continuing with, or adding in an exercise routine. After all, exercise is one sure-fire way to prevent holiday weight gain, yet still enjoy the cheese, chocolate and wine that is […]
I believe that one of the reasons people “fail” to maintain their weight or keep up with an exercise program is because they place demands on themselves that are unrealistic; demands that they can’t live up to indefinitely. Of course there is a time and a place for a strict routine or diet, but unless […]
When you walk down a grocery store aisle you will see the words “Organic”, “100% Organic”, “Contains Organic Ingredients” … and the list goes on. What does this labeling mean? There are laws in place that determine how a manufacturer can use the word “organic” to label their product. Following is a quick summary of some of the more […]
I am often amazed at how delicious food can taste when it is from a tree or from the ground. There are times when something so simple like a Honey Crisp apple, a slice of pineapple or roasted beets can taste amazing. Of course, it all makes sense when I think about it. If everything […]
I copied the original version of this recipe out of a magazine. Though it looked delicious, I knew the soup would be packed with saturated fat and other artery clogging ingredients. So I took most of the original ingredients and replaced them with healthier substitutes.Yes, the recipe still calls for a little cream (the original version had […]
One of my favorite dishes to make in the fall is Butternut Squash Lasagna. It is always a big hit at dinner parties or during the holidays and it makes great leftovers. The recipe is not “perfect” in that it does have some saturated fat, but I feel like the not so healthy part of it can be […]
If you are looking for a healthy breakfast that you can eat at home or take on the road this is one of my favorites. I found the original recipe in The Bed & Breakfast Cookbook, but it was terribly high in calories and fat. Over the years I have modified it to be much […]