We’ve all been there. The scratchy throat and sniffles start and before you know it you’re sick. It happened to me this week. I was in need of cold medicine so I went to Walmart. I found my medicine, freshly squeezed orange juice, and 7up just in case. I had loads of chicken noodle soup…
Month: February 2017
Quick Rosemary Chicken Stir Fry
This is a quick meal to put together when you have some old vegetables to use up. It takes about twenty minutes from beginning to end. It’s delicious, gluten-free and good for you. Ingredients: Chicken preferably already marinated with fresh rosemary. If not, add the fresh rosemary while cooking the chicken. 1 red bell pepper…
Clean Out Your Fridge & Clean Up Your Diet
The refrigerator is the life source of a home, yet most of us don’t know what we have inside it. Every week something goes bad: milk, lettuce, leftovers. Most people keep their fridge clean for the most part. It’s just not organized. Things get lost or forgotten and go unused. If you have a small…
Gluten-Free Food…For Less
Recently, my doctor advised that I adopt a gluten-free diet due to some digestive and health issues I’ve been having. The thought of going gluten-free was overwhelming even with the help of my nutritionist. I did the obligatory Internet search, but I was still confused. So I decided to go old school and look for a book. The…
Southern Style Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey-Healthy Version
Who doesn’t like Southern style collard greens? There are so many ways to make them and most are unhealthy. Here’s my recipe for fantastic collard greens that are pretty healthy for you. Ingredients: Collard Greens- (1 to 2 bags or 3 to 4 uncut bunches) 1 large smoked turkey leg Bragg’s Apple cider vinegar (1…
Celtic Salt, Korean Ginseng Tea, Kombucha & Honey
I grew up on iodized table salt, but in recent years I’ve switched over to Mediterranean sea salt and Himalayan salt which are better for you. Lately, I’ve been hearing a lot about Celtic sea salt so I decided to try it. I tested the Celtic salt out in my soups and stews and I enjoyed…
Pinto Beans with Rosemary, Turkey Bacon & Brown Rice
There’s nothing like pinto beans. On a weekend, pour them into a Crockpot and let them cook. This week, I decided to make pinto beans with rosemary and turkey bacon. Easy and delicious. Ingredients Pinto Beans (1 bag) Vegetable or Chicken broth Turkey bacon=four to five cut up slices Onions-1 medium Garlic-4 cloves Fresh rosemary,…
Candles that Heal, Crackle & Relax
Candles are a necessity in my home so I’m always looking for a deal. Recently, I took advantage of the Bath and Body Works $10 off candle sale. I purchased two of their new scents. The White Gardenia is heavily aromatic and intoxicating. It was a must buy. So was the Wild Sage and Aloe. Sage is…
Hearty Veggie Penne with Pepper Jack Cheese
This is an easy and delicious meal that’s perfect for the cold weather. More than likely, you’ve got most of the ingredients in your cabinet. Here’s what you need: (4 servings) Half a box of whole grain penne pasta Half of a red onion Garlic=3 to 4 cloves Mushrooms (as…
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