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Rainbow Fruit Tart

This week both Target and Wal-Mart are having a special on fresh strawberries. The deal: 2 one-pound containers of strawberries for $5. At Target you can also get two 6-ounce containers of raspberries or blueberries for five bucks as well. The deals (and my daughter’s love of strawberries and blueberries) are what inspired me to share this next recipe. If you are looking for a super simple and healthy dish to make for your Easter Sunday brunch this is the recipe for you. It is a cinch to make and as I mentioned earlier, even your pickiest pint-sized family members … Continue reading →

Blooming Teas

As I was sitting down to write about blooming teas –also called flowering teas, display teas, or blooming art teas– it occurred to me that this was another discovery made with my sister Coco. Like she did with Penzeys Spices, it was she who noticed the bags of tea with pictures of flowers on them in Franklin Tea, a specialty tea shop. She asked the owner what the picture represented, as the flowers were very exotic looking but the only writing on the bags was in Chinese except for the “title,” in this case “Jasmine Fairy Maiden.” “Oh that’s my … Continue reading →

The Rainbow Of Teas

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Teas come in a lot of different colors these days. Black is the “traditional” tea, the one we’re all used to. Green tea came onto the scene in a big way, followed more recently by white and red teas. So what’s the big deal about each color? Black, white, and green teas all come from the same plant. The difference in color comes from the age of the leaves used and the amount of processing done. White tea leaves are the youngest and are harvested before the leaves are even fully open! Green teas are lightly processed; black teas are … Continue reading →

Ideas for Leftover Easter Eggs

The Easter Bunny has hopped back to his home, but not before leaving behind a trail of colorful hard boiled eggs. The eggs were great for today’s hunt; however, in a few days you may be wondering what you’re going to do with the rainbow of oval-shaped edibles. I happen to love hard boiled eggs, so eating them plain, as a snack, is treat. If you don’t share my passion for the protein-rich food, then consider the following simple recipes that will help breathe new life into your leftover Easter eggs: KICKED UP EGG SALAD SANDWICH Ingredients: 1/4 cup finely … Continue reading →

Simple Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

You don’t have to cook corned beef and cabbage for a busload of guests or paint your house green to show that you have St. Patrick’s Day pride. Instead, you can celebrate the holiday in a more low-key fashion by completing some of these simple projects: 1. Bake Glazed Mint Chocolate Chip Brownies Ingredients for Brownies: 3/4 cup Cocoa 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2/3 cup butter or margarine, melted and divided 1/2 cup boiling water 2 cups sugar 2 eggs 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 1-2/3 cups (10-oz. pkg.) Mint Chocolate Chips Ingredients for … Continue reading →

Easy Potluck Party Recipes

My family will be attending a retirement party potluck later this week. My young daughter is hoping that there will be plenty of desserts there since we were selected to bring an appetizer. I assured her that there would be more dessert options at the party than her little stomach could possibly hold. She was thrilled. That’s the beauty of potlucks—-variety. Still, I always get nervous preparing dishes to pass because I’m afraid that someone might not like what I’ve made… save for the two recipes I’ve listed below. The Sunburst Taco Dip and Easy Pasta Bake are two of … Continue reading →

Simple Salads to Spice Up Your Summer Picnic

Say goodbye to big Tupperware containers filled with green salads that sit untouched at summer picnics and hello to these hearty versions that pack a punch with bold flavors and unique textures: SPICY SOUTHWESTERN PASTA SALAD WITH CHICKEN Ingredients: 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 1/2 cup cilantro 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 garlic clove Dash hot sauce 2/3 cups canola oil 2 boneless chicken breasts, grilled and diced 1 cup red pepper, chopped 1/4 cups red onion, diced 1/2 cup celery, diced 1/2 cup black olives, sliced 2 green onions, chopped 2 fresh jalapenos, chopped and seeded … Continue reading →

Home Remedies for Nausea

The last time I was on antibiotics, I was very sensitive to sunlight. This time around, I’m having a hard time with nausea. It’s been bad enough that I actually did end up throwing up. Yuck! Everyone I’ve mentioned this to had a different remedy for me to try. A coworker gave me flat soda to drink. My mom suggested eating dry toast. A friend offered me Pepto, but after tossing my antibiotics, I didn’t want to take any more medication that might come back to haunt me. So what can you do for nausea (whether it’s related to medications … Continue reading →

Ginger: Not Just for Ale and Snaps!

Ginger has a long history in the kitchen AND in health care. Throughout Asia and Europe, the “root” has been a popular ingredient in cooking and a popular remedy for more than one ailment. Ginger isn’t actually a root, as it turns out — although we call it ginger root. The lumpy, bumpy “root” is actually a rhizome. What’s a rhizome, you ask? A rhizome is an underground stem from which plants grow. Shoots can form at the joints of the root as it grows horizontally. What can ginger do for your health? Settle your stomach. Ginger is great for … Continue reading →

Add Spring Colors to Your Menu

I’m not much for matchy-matchy color schemes and menu planning. However, I’ve had a change of heart after trying a piece of heavenly Lemon Chiffon Cake last night. A friend of mine made the delectable dessert for her gourmet group and saved me a slice. It was beyond delicious. This cake is divine… delicately divine… with a lemon cream that melts in your mouth. Needless to say I had to have the recipe and now I plan to make it for my family’s Easter feast. Though it wasn’t planned, the cake’s yellow color and bright red raspberry garnish will only … Continue reading →