I’m sure you heard the old Welsh proverb, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” That saying becomes especially timely as we grow older. An Oxford University study claims that if you start eating apples every day after you're over 50, it’s just as good as taking a heart pill, (statin) and that eating more fruit prevents over 8,500 heart attacks per year. Don’t get me wrong. … [Read more...]
Oatmeal with Pineapple, Raisins and Walnuts
I was never into eating oatmeal or cereal for breakfast for most of my life. It was always too bland and uninteresting. My choice would be eggs or leftover lunch or dinner instead. Now that I'm older and more concerned with my health, I’ve developed an appreciation for good ole’ oatmeal. But it doesn't have to be boring white gruel. In the recipe below, I've added … [Read more...]
Cucumber and Cantaloupe Summer Cooler
Summer where I live in Los Angeles can be relentlessly hot and it's important to stay hydrated But why not have something tasty that's good for you as well? This Cucumber and Cantaloupe Cocktail Summer Cooler recipe will help you beat the heat. Enjoy this Recipe! Wonderful and refreshing Cucumbers I love cucumbers because they’re so refreshing. One of … [Read more...]
Fig Salad with Mozzarella with Raspberry Dressing
I attended a #figology fest and my contribution to the potluck was this simple Fig Salad with Mozzarella with Raspberry Dressing. It was so much fun to see what recipes everyone came up with using figs. Enjoy this Recipe! The Fig Board rep, Karla J. Stockli, was on hand to tell us all about figs. Some of the fig recipes attendees came up with included Boozy Fig … [Read more...]
Greek Festival Roasted Leg of Lamb
One thing I love to do on Memorial Day Weekend is to hang out at the Valley Greek Festival in Northridge, California. The sounds of Greek music fill the air as dancers and San Fernando Valley locals kick up their heels in joy as they dance. This time, the Festival staff offered an event I couldn’t pass up. They did a cooking demonstration on how to roast Greek-Style Leg … [Read more...]
