Tag Archives: food

Random Acts of Kindness wrap up

I gave myself until the end of January to complete my 30 acts of kindness from when I turned 30 last January.  I’ve completed my list, but the kindness lives on.  I’ve signed up to do a few regular volunteer gigs, such as working at my local food pantry and helping out with Garbage to […]

Free Grilling Ebook Today ’til Monday!

Starting today “No Frills Grillin” will be available for free until midnight on Sunday.  Follow the link here to download from Amazon for your Kindle or Kindle app for ipad. Also take a look at my last post for the recipe I tested from the ebook. Grilled Peaches with Ricotta and Honey Almond Sauce Happy […]

Light Summery Cocktails and Pickled Cherries

I’m back on the raw diet in full force which means I am trying to look for healthier options when happy hour comes around.  I found this deliciously light and sweet Red Red “Vine” Cocktail on yummly. You’ll need: 12 Fresh Concord grapes 2 oz Bulldog Gin 2 Fresh mint leaves 1 (.25-inch) slice Fresh […]

Mumbo Jumbo, I Love GUMBO!

I was recently told by my acupuncturist that I needed to add more okra in my diet.  Aside from having it with pasta, I was inspired to try to make my very first gumbo!  It just so happens that it’s just in time for Fat Tuesday as well.  I grew up on my mom’s jambalaya, […]

Beet, Apple, Pear, Ginger Juice

You might have seen my last post where I mentioned Beet Juice… Beet juice is my new favorite to make and it happens to be a favorite of the Olympians as well. It’s rich in nitrates which give athletes a performance boost. The nitrates help muscles use oxygen more efficiently and have been compared to […]