Youthful, Active, Healthy

I know I’m bragging here, but I made some really awesome hummus the other day.  It was so good that I had to make a second batch and within 3 days, everything was gobbled up by my husband, daughter and myself.  It was so good [...] Read More

One of the vegetables that I really look forward to eating in late spring/early summer is asparagus.  Actually asparagus seems to be available most of the year, however, it is freshest this time of year because it is locally sourced.  I’m going to show you [...] Read More

I had leftover quinoa in my fridge and was trying to figure out what to make.  I looked in my fridge and cabinets and checked out what I had on hand.  The mandarin oranges were calling out to me and I thought an Asian Quinoa [...] Read More

Almost 20 years ago when I was new to my neighborhood, I went to “Wine Time” for the first time.  Wine Time was a traveling party that happened about once a month.  The hostess provided the venue – which meant a tidied up home.  The [...] Read More

I had a hankering for a southwest beans and rice-type dish.  But rather than rice, I decided on quinoa.  Quinoa is so versatile.  It isn’t a grain, but it tastes like one.  It is an ancient seed crop from the Andes.  What is unique about [...] Read More

A great and tasty way to get veggies throughout the week is by roasting them on your prep day.  For me, a good day to do this is Sunday afternoon, after I finish with my  grocery shopping.  You can rewarm the roasted veggies easily throughout [...] Read More