How to Make your Bread Machine More Useful in Your Kitchen than it is as a Boat Anchor or a Doorstop!

March 13, 2010

I love my bread machine. I mean it – I really do LOVE it!  That may be hard for some of you to believe – but I do.  I am amazed at how often I talk to people who have given up on their bread machine and left it our for the garbage men or […]

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Ever Wonder How Good Bananas REALLY Are For You?

March 13, 2010

Ever wonder what the perfect fruit might look like? Well, just maybe, it’s the common banana. Read on to find out just how amazing this yellow fruit really is! Bananas contain three natural sugars – sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has proven that […]

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How to Make Your Holidays Healthier

March 13, 2010

Everyone always asks for ideas and/or recipes to help them get through the holidays with more healthy fare.  I hesitate to send out a long list of healthy recipes for several reasons.  One, because there are so many wonderfully healthy recipes that it is very difficult to discern what people would call holiday fare – […]

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Hidden Dairy

March 13, 2010

Dairy products seem to be hiding in almost everything we eat these days. If you are trying to avoid dairy in your diet, either due to allergies, lactose intolerance or other health issues, beware of any kinds of packaged foods.  When our daughter was diagnosed allergic to dairy, I was amazed to learn how many […]

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10 Tips to Healthy Eating While Camping

March 13, 2010

Camping is one of my family’s favorite activities.  It is so wonderful to get out in the woods, to enjoy nature and all of it’s beauty and wildness and to be able to spend time together as a family getting lost in the woods, catching fish and drowning worms, canoeing down rivers and creeks, fending […]

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Fresh Greens – Description and Selection

March 13, 2010

Greens Greens are one of the most nutrient dense foods available, meaning they have very high nutrients and very few calories.  Most greens can be eaten raw, although some are very tough and may require cooking to aid in both chewing and digestion.  The greens included in this section are those most readily found in […]

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Family Fitness

March 13, 2010

When was the last time you played a game of “Tag, You’re It?”  Remember those days as a child when you could play and run around for hours.  Life was good and laughter was contagious.  Childhood fun and adventure doesn’t have to be a thing of the past, and it shouldn’t be.  Physical exercise, activity […]

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Don’t Believe the Label…Ever!!!

March 13, 2010

We are bombarded in the grocery store with products which make wonderful claims of “New and Improved”, “Whole Grain”, “Organic”, “Healthy”, “All Natural”, “Light” and “Trans-Fat Free”.  We recently watched a video by Jeff Novick, who appeared at a conference sponsored by Vegsource. He used to work for Kraft Foods, but now works at the […]

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Common Myths About Protein

March 13, 2010

Some people may worry about how easily a vegetarian diet can provide all of the protein we need. The fact is, you don’t need a nutrition degree to have a well-balanced diet with vegetarian foods. Combining of vegetarian foods isn’t necessary to get more than enough protein. It is an old myth that is still quoted […]

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Clogged Arteries Showing Up in Kids

March 13, 2010

How early do the signs of heart disease begin to show up? Earlier than you may think. Review this article from Healthday News and possibly re-think what you’re feeding your children. SUNDAY, Nov. 12, 2006 — Children with heart disease risk factors — obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol — already show indications […]

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Baked Garlic

March 12, 2010

Ingredients: * Garlic bulb * 1 tspn olive oil * dash of dried basil Preparation: 1. Slice the top off of a fresh garlic bulb. 2. Sprinkle with olive oil  and basil. 3. Set in baking dish and cover. 4. Bake at 300 degrees F for 30 minutes. 5. Gently squeeze garlic bulb to remove […]

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Apple Cake

March 12, 2010

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose or whole-wheat flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp ground cinnamon 3/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup Earth Balance, softened 1 cup granulated sugar egg replacer, equivalent to 1 egg 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract 2 cups sliced and peeled apples Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease […]

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Cook Book – Vegetables from A to Z

March 11, 2010

* Are you tired of trying to figure out how to incorporate more vegetables into your diet? * Tired of trying to find vegetable dishes which are easy to prepare with common ingredients? * Tired of trying to disguise vegetables so your kids will eat them? * Tired of the same old corn and peas […]

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How to get fat

March 11, 2010

. How to Get Fat Without Really Trying The meat and dairy industries receive the most government financial backing. Corn and soy are subsidized, allowing cheap processed foods to be created and sold at high profits. This short video sums it all up nicely and should push us all to rethink what we eat and […]

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Menus – Week 10

March 9, 2010

Sample Menu Week 10 Sunday Tortilla Pie Casserole Guacamole Salad Monday Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Sweet and Sour Cabbage Peas Tuesday Portabello Sandwiches French Fries Frozen Mocha Frappuccino Wednesday Creamed Kale Stewed apples Mashed Potatoes Thursday Meaty Mushroom Stroganoff Beet Greens Cauliflower Friday “Chicken” Patties Corn on the Cob Mixed Salad Saturday Seven Layer Dip […]

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Menus – Week 9

March 9, 2010

Sample Menu Week 9 Sunday Carmelized Brussels Sprouts Meat Loaf Zipper Peas Monday Oriental Meaty Stir-Fry Brown Rice Salad Peach Sorbet Tuesday Cabbage Soup Baked Potatoes Fruit Wednesday Cream of Cauliflower Soup Cole Slaw Pumpkin Bread Thursday Leftovers Friday Shepherds Pie Corn and Okra with Tomatoes No Crust Pumpkin Pie Saturday Split Pea and Parsnip […]

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Menus – Week 8

March 9, 2010

Sample Menu Week 8 Sunday Eggplant Lasagna Succotash Italian Bread   Monday Cabbage Rolls Zucchini Carrot Salad Blueberry Muffins   Tuesday Stove Top Cassoulet Cauliflower Garlic Bread Pineapple Boat   Wednesday Fajitas Re-fried Beans Salad/Fruit   Thursday Winter Vegetable and Bean Ragout Corn Dogs – Kids Biscuits   Friday Leftovers   Saturday Stir Fry Veggies […]

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Menus – Week 7

March 9, 2010

Sample Menu Week 7 Sunday Tofu Stuffed Shells Roasted Asparagus Garlic Bread Monday Stuffed Peppers Whole Wheat Bread Lima Beans Masterpiece Salad Tuesday Hoppin’ John Cornbread Turnip Greens Wednesday Leftovers Thursday Meat Loaf Swiss Chard Baked Sweet Potatoes Friday “Beef” Soy Curls Spicy Kale Mashed Potatoes Saturday Seven Layer Dip Guacamole Pita Bread Frozen Mocha […]

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Menus – Week 6

March 9, 2010

Sample Menu Week 6 Sunday Sauerkraut w/Tempeh Mashed Potatoes Bean Salad Monday Winter Vegetable and Bean Ragout Whole Wheat Bread Mixed Green Salad Tuesday “Fried” Potatoes Cauliflower Beans Reuben Sandwich Wednesday Crowd-Pleasing Chili Coleslaw Cornbread Fried Okra Thursday Leftovers Banana Bread Fruit Friday Brunswick Stew Collard Greens Biscuits Applesauce Saturday Portabello Sandwiches Three Bean Salad Potato […]

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Menus – Week 5

March 9, 2010

Sample Menu Week 5 Sunday Pinto Picadillo Green Bean Casserole Steamed Cabbage Monday Quesadillas Black Beans Fruit Tuesday Veggie Hamburgers Baked Beans French Fries Wednesday Kabobs Black-eyed Pea Salad Peach Cobbler Thursday Stir Fried Veggies with “Chicken/Beef” Soy Curls Brown Rice Fruit Friday “Chicken” Patties Broccoli Tater Tots Saturday Rosemary Roasted Sweet Potatoes Creamed Kale […]

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Menus – Week 4

March 9, 2010

Sample Menu Week 4 Sunday Pasta Fagioli Golden Corn Bread Fruit or salad Monday Soy Curls with Maple-Mustard Sauce Carmelized Brussels Sprouts Whole Wheat Bread Pumpkin Pie Tuesday Mushroom Stroganoff Asparagus Wild Rice Combo Wednesday Spaghetti with “Meatballs” Baked Garlic Broccoli Garlic Bread Thursday Cream of Cauliflower Soup Pumpernickel Bread or Banana Bread Friday Sweet Potatoes […]

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Menus – Week 3

March 9, 2010

Sample Menu Week 3 Sunday Beef Soy Curls Green Beans Brown Rice Frozen Vanilla Coffee Drink (Just for fun) Monday Stuffed Peppers Creamed Corn Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Tuesday Crock Pot Chili Golden Cornbread Applesauce Strawberry Ice Cream Wednesday Oriental Stir Fry Baby Bok Choy Banana Muffins Thursday Leftovers Masterpiece Salad Bread Friday – “Date Night” […]

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Menus – Week 2

March 9, 2010

Sample Menu Week 2 Sunday Meat Loaf Garlicy Scalloped Potatoes Stir Fried Zucchini Apple Cake Monday Herb Tomato and ChickPea Soup Cucumber Salad Pumpernickel Bread Mango Sorbet Tuesday BBQ Soy Curls Green Beans Steamed Cauliflower Wednesday Sizzle Salad Butternut Squash Butter Beans Thursday Cabbage Soup Sprouted Whole Wheat Bread Masterpiece Salad Applesauce Friday Portabello Marsala […]

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Menus – Week 1

March 9, 2010

Sample Menus Begin here for over two month’s worth of menus, with many of the recipes right on this site. Feel free to substitute any items you like. I hope this gives you a good start. Week 1 Sunday Mashed Potatoes and Country Style Gravy Sweet and Sour Cabbage Peas Peach Sorbet Monday Cream of Cauliflower […]

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Hurdle or Stepping Stone

March 9, 2010

Hurdle or Stepping Stone When my daughter was 1 year old, and I was just pregnant with our second child, she was diagnosed as being allergic to dairy. If we had any hope of having her outgrow her allergy, we had to remove ALL dairy from our diet. NO Dairy!?! NONE!?! I thought we would […]

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Asparagus/Tofu Stir Fry

March 8, 2010

15-Minute Asparagus/Tofu Stir Fry I tried another great recipe for asparagus and I just couldn’t resist passing it on.  Don’t forget you can freeze and then defrost the tofu called for in this dish.  It will change the texture to a more firm and chewy texture.  Unfrozen, the tofu may be a little too soft – […]

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