I attended a TV Academy event, hosted by The Food Network. The guest speakers were Guy Fieri, of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, (Hulu) and Bob Tuschman, the CEO of The Food Network. I’ve seen Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives several times and always thought Guy was cool, but after seeing him in person I’m in love! He is such an authentic, caring individual. You may … [Read more...]
Apple Cups with Pumpkin
We all love dessert but sometimes it doesn’t love us. Still, you want to enjoy life, so why not have something sweet once in a while? My Apple Cups with Pumpkin dessert recipe below will satisfy your sweet tooth without spiking your blood sugar. It's a delightful and healthy dessert with only a sprinkle of sugar that you can serve guilt-free to your grandchildren, elderly … [Read more...]
Gluten-Free Mini Pizzas
I love pizza but unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard the phrases “gluten-free” or “gluten intolerant” being bandied about. About 2% of the population actually has celiac disease but some people may get indigestion when eating foods containing gluten. What inspired me to create these gluten-free mini pizzas is that they are seriously tasty. Enjoy … [Read more...]
How Aging Rock Stars Keep Themselves Young
I was watching the Grammy tribute to the Beatles and was floored when I saw Ringo doing jumping jacks as he sang. He was born in 1940, is in fantastic shape, and still has a boyish glow. The Beatles, like most of the rock bands of the '60s and '70s, lived hedonistic lifestyles that would put Justin Bieber’s escapades … [Read more...]
Bitter Melon Stir Fry: Okinawa Goya Chanpuru
This recipe for Bitter Melon, also known as Goya Chanpuru, originated in Okinawa, Japan, and is made with tofu and pork. It's a typical Japanese dish made in an area of the world with a large population of centenarians. Enjoy this recipe! Misao Okawa was a centenarian from Japan who died in April 2015 at 117 years of age. She was verified as only one of 5 people who had … [Read more...]