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There is a well-known food adage that says you should only eat oysters in a month that has an ‘r’ in it. If you are risk-adverse, stick with that sage advice. However, I like to test boundaries, so let’s investigate…
I’m already loving the warm weather here in sunny San Diego, yet I can’t wait to visit Florida this July. Yep, that’s right – Florida in July! I love hot, muggy Southern summers and especially enjoy the thunderstorms that roll…
The folks behind Clevr are definitely on to something. I love my morning coffee, but let’s be honest, I only dig it for the caffeine boost that gives me the will to get ready for the day. However, Clevr has…
I am a shrimp and grits super fan! My most favorite thing to do is try different versions of shrimp and grits when we travel throughout the South. It’s so fun to see how many different variations there are out…
Using a tortilla as the bowl for this tofu taco salad makes this dish extra fun to serve. This is a great recipe for kids to help out with, as they will be excited to help fill each tortilla bowl…
Most food needs some degree of processing, and not all processed foods are bad for the body. However, chemically processed foods, also called ultra-processed foods, tend to be high in sugar, artificial ingredients, refined carbohydrates, and trans fats. Because of…
I’ve been growing my own salad greens with a hydroponic farm stands and I’m finding the best way to enjoy them is to keep it simple! Using high quality olive oil, spices, herbs and vinegar, I can create the most…
I’m SO ready to entertain again. Now that summer is almost upon us, I’m ready to welcome my friends back to my home, hang out, snack on delicious food and drink delicious beverages. What I’m not ready for is the…
Want a delicious, beautiful breakfast that’s low in sugar? Never fear! Here are some nutritious yet easy ideas from my #SugarFreeChallenge Week that you may enjoy! Avo Bagel This tasty fast breakfast only has 3.5 grams of sugar! 1/2 a…
You may not be familiar with lycopene, but she’s one antioxidant that deserves some stage time. Let’s start with Act One and familiarize ourselves with this leading lady of the carotenoid clan. She’s feisty, she’s fierce, and she will paint this…
Shakshuka is a popular Middle Eastern and North African dish that may date back all the way to the Ottoman Empire. It’s an easy delicious egg recipe that is also a staple dish in Israel. Need to impress some breakfast guests? This tasty…
Ahh, St. Patrick’s Day is almost upon us! I love making this hot jalapeno jelly every year to give out to friends and neighbors. Are jalapenos Irish? Nope – not in the least, but as a native San Diegan it’s…
In continuing with our St.Patrick’s Day Irish themed food series, here is a super easy recipe for Irish Soda Bread. You may mix and knead the bread by hand, but if you have a stand up Kitchenaid mixer, I really…
I almost always make too much rice! Although using it up it fairly easy in my household, I wanted to jazz my leftover brown rice up a bit. Mixing brown rice with tofu, green onions, peppers, garlic and egg, I…