So, my sweet pea…. how many hours did you wait in line to get that certified stamp on your taxes? Yes. We’re talking about Tax Day lunacy today! I waited an hour and a half. But not for my taxes, but the franchise tax board that needed to be filed today. The line went all the way … Read more
We all know about plastic, right? It’s not a good idea for a variety of reasons. But have you ever considered this? Just like teflon when heated or scratched? Particles creep into your food. Do you use plastic to store leftovers? YES CHEF! And they’ve told you that it’s ‘safe’ to wash them in the … Read more
I have been to many food shows… New foods, new products… healthy not healthy, (as in The Fancy Food Show in San Francisco). But yesterdays’ keynote speaker, Dr. Andrew Weil at The Natural Food Show in Anaheim California still sits with me as I scramble to remember everything he said. As I sat in my seat, … Read more
I just love to bring you the latest chatter on the web and tv. I’m like a nutrition gossip! But I do my homework, so gossip is the place I start. Especially when it seems to be a ‘find’ or makes sense! Or better yet? Any time I hear something that explains something I really … Read more
We’ve all heard about the benefits of Green Tea. Antioxidants. Are you drinking 3-6 cups a day? That’s what is being recommended… Green Tea has the same problems we have with all our food today: it’s not the same as it was in our grandma’s time. ORGANIC HELPS! Yes. Organic helps. But not in cases … Read more
We all need ways to get more veggies into our lives. And I’m here to tell you: Veggies can be yummy! This is an old recipe that was handed down to me. Originally it was made deep fried in lousy oil. YUM CHEF! YUM! I know. I know. But guess what? If you do it … Read more
Here’s my clear dilemma this morning: Chicken left out overnight? Eat or toss? Ya see, just like you, I’ve gone thru flu season. And who knows why? But my immune system wasn’t enough to fight whatever this was. So in my recovery, I’m doing quick and easy chicken soup. I go to Jimbo’s, get a … Read more
Ya know, every so often I catch Dr. Oz and his show. This past week his guest, Dr. Davis, author of the Wheat Belly was talking about Franken Wheat….. what wheat looks like today, as compared to the past, now stripped of most of its’ value. I always thought it whole wheat was the ‘thing’ … Read more
Tired of hearing what not to eat? I’m starting the new year with giving you tips on how to do it, how to wow and wooo it… I’ll say more than don’t roux using butter. I will tell you how to do it right! Deal? DEAL CHEF. BUT WHAT’S ROUX? What’s roux (rooo) you waskel … Read more
I will not eat sugar. I will not eat sugar. Yeah. Right. I don’t know what’s happening to me this holiday. It’s like people just put peanut brittle in front of my nose and in a minute or two, I’m eating it! Three bite rule? Out the window. And I finally figured it out today. … Read more
