RANT: Big Bags o’ Candy

Remember when ‘needles in candy’ were the big Halloween scare? Now I find it frightening to see the pounds of Halloween candy that line the aisles of our already sugar laden grocery stores. Did you ever have the neighbor gave out apples each year? I hated that. I now want to high-five that neighbor. We also had a dentist in our neighborhood that gave out … Continue reading RANT: Big Bags o’ Candy

RECIPE: Salad Smoothie

  Remember how I told you getting in green every day is one of THE BEST things you can do for your health!? Well, this smoothie is super task AND is the perfect morning fix for those of us a little tire of salads. It is clean and crisp, and actually doesn’t taste at all like a salad. The carrot juice adds just enough sweet … Continue reading RECIPE: Salad Smoothie

RECIPE: Spinach, Grape and Berry Smoothie

Alas Summer’s gone.  Hopefully you’ve frozen some strawberries to get you through the winter months.  Some folks feel you should only eat what’s in season.  I agree with this to some extent, but this smoothie recipe is one to enjoy Summer, Spring and Fall!  It would probably be fun with a splash (or two) of Rum in a daiquiri form, but that may negate some of the … Continue reading RECIPE: Spinach, Grape and Berry Smoothie

RECIPE: Peaches and Cream Cups

My friend Lisa returned from her family’s organic peach farm in Colorado with these phenomenally good peaches.  They were magically delicious by themselves, but I was in charge of a dessert for a dinner party, so I thought I’d somehow incorporate them in to a sweet treat.  I used to use store bought or canned peaches, a tube of ‘slice and bake’ sugar cookies and … Continue reading RECIPE: Peaches and Cream Cups