Tag Archives: Food

The Amazing Trader Joe’s Vegetable Juice Diet

Posted on January 21, 2015 by

As I’ve watched my weight creep higher and higher since this past summer, I finally decided to do something about it after the holidays.  My biggest problem seems to be that I’m always hungry, whether I’m hungry or not.  If … Continue reading →

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A Mess of Beans and Memories

Posted on August 26, 2013 by

A couple of days ago I brought home some green beans from the market. They were local, fresh, and were a great price, 99 cents a pound, so I bagged up a ton of them, nearly five pounds. I like … Continue reading →

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The Downside of Getting Enough Calcium

Posted on November 27, 2012 by

Being a woman of nearly sixty-four and from a British Isles ancestry, I am at risk of getting osteoporosis. It is essential, therefore, that I make sure I am getting the recommended dose of calcium each day. Though I do … Continue reading →

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It’s About More Than Just the Food

Posted on November 26, 2012 by

I do not like to drive.  I do not like crowds.  I particularly don’t like driving in a crowded place.  So a few weeks ago, when I had the brilliant idea to go to the opening of our Whole Foods … Continue reading →

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A Step Too Small

Posted on April 20, 2012 by

” What type of oil did you cook the squash in?” my husband asked the other day. “I sauteed it in olive oil and a little butter,” I told him, surprised by the question. A few days ago he asked … Continue reading →

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A Mexican Feast

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

If you read my post last week about the cooking app that lets me eat out every day, you might get the impression that I don’t like to cook.  That’s not the case.  I love to cook.  In fact, I … Continue reading →

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Making Bread on a Dreary January Day

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

There’s something about making bread in winter that takes the dreariness out of the day. Yesterday I made four loaves of my favorite whole wheat bread and thought I’d share the recipe with you.  If you’ve never made bread before, … Continue reading →

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The Homemade Bread Diet

Posted on December 20, 2011 by

“Honey, would you mind making a couple of your coffee cakes for me to take to the office as Christmas presents?” my husband asked me.  I have not made those coffee cakes in years, but they were a staple of … Continue reading →

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Too Much of a Good Thing

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

Years ago, when we were living in San Antonio, a new restaurant opened up near us, nestled into a stand of live oak trees.  We couldn’t wait to try it, and my husband and I even brought a friend with … Continue reading →

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Food, Glorious Food!

Posted on August 10, 2011 by

Yesterday I found out that Virginia Beach is finally going to get a Whole Foods Market.  In fact, it will be built so close to my house, I will be able to walk to it.  I was so excited, I … Continue reading →

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