I often attend a local Greek Festival that takes place each year because I adore Greek food. One of my favorite toppings is Greek Tzatziki Dip. You can use it as a sauce for vegetables, grilled meats, on top of gyros, kabobs, and much more. It's super easy to make too. Enjoy this recipe! The history of tzatziki The word "tzatziki" originally came from Persia and … [Read more...]
Homemade Granola
People who make fun of Baby Boomers often associate our generation with hippie communes, back to nature, and organic foods like bean sprouts, green juice, and granola. We made many of these foods popular in the 60s and 70s. Many of us are still concerned with what we put in our bodies as we age and want to extend our longevity by living healthy and active lives. Granola is … [Read more...]
Chinese Coleslaw with Bok Choy
Chinese cuisine can be exotic but it is also colorful and nutritious. The Chinese Coleslaw recipe below is made with Bok Choy and mixed with carrots, cucumbers, red pepper, and crunchy water chestnuts. The homemade dressing is light and low in fat with a sprinkling of fresh ginger and crushed red pepper. Enjoy this recipe! Bok Choy is a staple in Asian cooking and is … [Read more...]
County Fair: A Coffee Table and Recipe Book You Will Love
When we were young it was common to go to an all-American county fair to watch pie-eating contests, ride the Ferris wheel or get cotton candy in your hair. Fairs are few and far between now but still exist. They remind us of carefree and wholesome days when the community got together to show off their wares. I get books sent to me as a blogger but don't often have time to … [Read more...]
Spanish Tapas Salad with Tomatoes and Olives
This recipe for Spanish Tapas Salad was inspired by a 3-week trip to Spain I took a while back. We started in Barcelona and then took trains to Valencia, Granada, Torremolinos, Seville, and Madrid. It was magical and it is still one of my very favorite countries for its history, rich culture, and laid-back atmosphere. There are tapas bars and tavernas everywhere where they … [Read more...]
