Juicy, Ripe Tomatoes–It’s that time of year!
For me, Summer = Tomatoes. I am sure you are figuring this out by now. My garden is full of roma, beefsteak, big boy, and grape tomatoes. Some are ripe and ready to pick while others are just beginning to ripen and a couple plants are just beginning to produce. I prefer to space out [...]
Don’t Toss Out the Greens!
Have you ever bought beets with their beautiful greens still intact? And then thought…great, that’s a lot of waste. Ahhhh ha! They are not a waste! First, they keep your beets tasting fresher and keep in some nutrients by stopping oxidation. Second, they are really tasty in their own right! Don’t toss out the greens! [...]
A Stacked Summer
Yes, my summer is stacked! With work, with travels, with visitors, with fun, and of course with beautiful garden-fresh vegetables! This dish is a garden inspiration! I hope you try this next time you have eggplant and pesto on hand. Grilled Pesto-Infused Eggplant and Tomato Stacks Ingredients: 1 Eggplant, slice into thick rounds 2-3 beefsteak [...]
Cinnamon Scone Kind of Morning!
There is something about waking to the smells of cinnamon dancing in the air. To me, cinnamon makes a home smell comfortable. There is actually supportive evidence that cinnamon can encourage buyers to take a second glance at your home if it is on the market. The spicy fragrance of cinnamon can stimulate a person [...]
Slow Cookin’ Carnitas
Two reasons why I love using my Slow Cooker in the summer: 1) It does not heat up the house and 2) I can stay out and play as long as I’d like and come home to a hot meal. One other thing I love in the summer, (well, really all year long) TACOS! Have [...]
Meet Wendy Jo
As a dietitian, wife, & athlete I have always felt a strong connection to food and how it is meant to nourish the mind, body, and soul. Looking back, most of my fondest memories are accompanied by fabulous food, family, and friends. This website is meant to share some of my "edible thoughts" on ways to save time, create quick treats, balance the scales of life, and focus on health. I hope you find something tasty to chew on!
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Juicy, Ripe Tomatoes–It’s that time of year!
For me, Summer = Tomatoes. I am sure you are figuring this out by now. My garden is full of roma, beefsteak, big boy, and grape tomatoes. Some are ripe and ready to pick while others are just beginning to ripen and a couple plants are just beginning to produce. I prefer to space out [...]
Don’t Toss Out the Greens!
Have you ever bought beets with their beautiful greens still intact? And then thought…great, that’s a lot of waste. Ahhhh ha! They are not a waste! First, they keep your beets tasting fresher and keep in some nutrients by stopping oxidation. Second, they are really tasty in their own right! Don’t toss out the greens! [...]
A Stacked Summer
Yes, my summer is stacked! With work, with travels, with visitors, with fun, and of course with beautiful garden-fresh vegetables! This dish is a garden inspiration! I hope you try this next time you have eggplant and pesto on hand. Grilled Pesto-Infused Eggplant and Tomato Stacks Ingredients: 1 Eggplant, slice into thick rounds 2-3 beefsteak [...]
Cinnamon Scone Kind of Morning!
There is something about waking to the smells of cinnamon dancing in the air. To me, cinnamon makes a home smell comfortable. There is actually supportive evidence that cinnamon can encourage buyers to take a second glance at your home if it is on the market. The spicy fragrance of cinnamon can stimulate a person [...]
Slow Cookin’ Carnitas
Two reasons why I love using my Slow Cooker in the summer: 1) It does not heat up the house and 2) I can stay out and play as long as I’d like and come home to a hot meal. One other thing I love in the summer, (well, really all year long) TACOS! Have [...]
Quick Post: Date Bars, Stuffed Peppers, & New Nutrition Labels
I am going to step away from originality for this post, and instead toot the horn of some fellow blogging RD’s (registered dietitians). I follow these three blogs on my NetNewsWire account (where I pull in RSS feed and read as I please). I hope you enjoy these posts, as well! Meal Makeover Moms: They [...]
And the winner is…
Sorry for the delay, but I was playing in the mountains all weekend and had zero cell coverage and obviously no internet! Now, for the results… For this giveaway participants needed to do the following… I would love to hear which tip is your favorite “Denise Tip” and why. Is it new or something you [...]
Doing the Video Workout, Too!
Just so you can see, I am doing the video workout, too! Yes, I have a television; however, I do not have “bunny ears” nor cable to pick up any channels. But, I can watch movies (once in a blue moon) and now do these workout videos. Hubby took this without me knowing–go figure!
Simple Summer Supper
Two things I am not a fan of in the summer: 1) heating up the house with the oven, and 2) cleaning up! Oh, wait–the latter I never enjoy! ;o) Last night, I was so busy pulling together our camping gear that I really did not feel the urge to dirty up the kitchen. Hmmm, [...]
Steak with a Healthy Base
Need to add in more greens to your diet? Do you struggle finding ways to creatively add vegetables in at dinner? Here’s my tip: start with the base! Tonight I prepared steak; however, I plated it on a bed of arugula, topped that with a scoop of whole wheat cous cous cooked with tomatoes, then [...]
