Bread is one of nature's treasures, especially when you use a good whole grain flour. Sometimes, I use King Arthur Bread flour for guests who are not fans of whole grain flour. In moderation, bread is part of a nutritious diet and takes any meal up a notch or two! My friend Karin, from the Herb Crib in Blairsville, shared this amazing recipe with me from one of her workshops. I adjusted the recipe from grams to ounces. The recipe calls for olives, but I make it without o

Those who know me, know I cook very healthy dishes on a daily basis. But, on a special occasion like birthdays, holidays, when someone comes home from the hospital, or when your youngest youngin' announces an engagement, it is time to celebrate with white flour and sugar. You know, the good stuff, not Splenda or even honey, but pure white sugar and white flour are enjoyed for special celebrations. This post is dedicated to my favorite traditional recipes made with real

Gone are the days of eating keto- friendly meals to maintain your weight. Our bodies need the nutrition and fiber obtained from multigrains including oatmeal, whole grains, and lentils. This skillet lasagna prepared with ground turkey, fresh vegetables , three different cheeses, and lasagna noodles made from lentils and chickpeas is loaded protein and fiber to build muscle, burn stubborn fat, and provide energy. This healthy dish was obtained from a cookbook, Let's Cook With

I love coffee! In the cooler months, I drink coffee by the pot! With warmer temperatures arriving in June, it was time to switch back to my summer drink, chilled green tea. I discovered the health benefits of green tea last summer when I started my journey of healthy living. Quickly, I discovered the effectiveness of a diet consisting of all natural food, a little exercise, and a lot of green tea! Having picked ten gallons of strawberries over the past month with my husban

It is June in Georgia and starting to really heat up. Nobody wants to heat up the kitchen with a hot oven. This is just the meal when you want a quick, healthy delicious meal that packs protein, includes fruits, vegetables, and even includes those healthy multi-grains we often forget to include in meal times. Salmon glazed with a bourbon glaze served on top a bed of quinoa and brown rice served along with browned cabbage and a healthy white bean, citrus salad is just the po

Small fruit....big smiles! It's blueberry season, my favorite season just after strawberry season! What is better than strawberry pie? Blueberry muffins! We ventured to Blue Ridge, Ga where we set out to go blueberry picking. My husband, Doug, and I went to an orchard where they provided you with a basket, a wagon ride to the blueberry field, and acres of the most amazing blueberries. We picked our fill and then were told we could graze in the blackberry field to taste s

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Every healthy diet needs a chocolate treat! Dark chocolate, nuts, and seeds support a healthy heart, decrease weight gain, and help prevent diabetes. In addition, nuts and seeds decrease inflammation, help maintain blood circulation, and help maintain blood pressure. I stumbled across a similar recipe and adapted it to meet my healthy criteria of no sugar. I also added my choice of nuts and seeds. You can adapt this recipe to use your own preferred dried fruit, nuts, and

I started my journey of truly healthy eating In June 2023 and have lost 20 pounds! I did not use any drops, shots, drugs, weight loss programs, or special diets. I just ate natural food. I gave up processed food (anything from a package) including sugar and diet sodas. Initially, I thought it would be very difficult. I soon came to realize it opened up a whole new lifestyle that included cooking and finding great recipes. My husband, Doug, was excited about this new lifes

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Who is that woman looking back in the mirror? How many times do we ask ourself that question once we hit 40,50, and yikes...60? Why didn't I just wear that hat in the sun all of those years. It is really hard to undo what has already been done. But, it is not too late to preserve what we have and by implementing daily care, you can reverse some of the damage done to your skin over the years. WHY DOES OUR SKIN DRY OUT AS WE AGE? Our body produces less natural oils as we a

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If you’re a petite woman over 55, you don’t have to settle for clothes that feel frumpy or “too young.” The right shapes, lengths, and colors can make you look taller, slimmer, and more polished—without giving up comfort. In this post, I’m sharing my favorite petite fashion pieces and outfit ideas for women over 55, so you can feel confident at brunch, church, date night, and everyday errands. Discover petite fashion tips for women over 55. Related: Amazon Hat Striped Blous