Iceberg Lettuce isn’t Your Only Choice Part 1

What goes in a salad?  90 percent of the time it starts with crisp, green lettuce. The question ism what type of greens do you like on your salad?   It doesn’t just have to […]

Crisp & Fresh Lettuce Storage Tips Part 2

Store your lettuce in a dry, sealable, plastic bag. Condensation with gather on the inside of the bag even though the lettuce has been dried, so line the bag with paper towel before adding the […]

What Keeps a Salad from Being Healthy? Part 2

Dressings can also be unhealthy when it comes to a salad. When measuring salad dressing we look at a 2 tablespoon serving. Many of the full salad dressings when measured this way have as much […]

Move over Meatloaf – Salad’s Center Stage Tonight Part 2

Go ahead and add those veggies to your main course salad. Cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, onions and mushrooms are the perfect main course salad enhancers.   The more fresh veggies you can pack in the better. […]

Healthy Valentine’s Meal Ideas Part 2

Toss a salad to go with dinner. Instead of store bought croutons on the top, use cubed pieces of wheat bread. Wash them with a little butter or reduced fat margarine and pop them into […]

Gluten Free Christmas Cookbook

Gluten is a common component in many foods, but for people with celiac disease and other food sensitivities and allergies, it can be the difference between feeling great, and feeling awful. Having to eat a […]

Sweet Caramelized Butternut Custard

Here is another great seasonal veggie recipe which the whole family will enjoy. What You Need: 1 (2 lb.) butternut squash, halved and seeds removed 2 tsp. canola oil 4 eggs 1 3/4 C half […]

Cucumber Salad

Cucumber Salad Makes 8 Servings INGREDIENTS: • Cucumbers, thinly sliced • 1 small white onion, thinly sliced • 1 cup white vinegar • 1/2 cup water • 3/4 cup white sugar • 1 tablespoon dried […]

Quick Quiche

Pre-heat oven to 350 F. Grease a large, flat pan at least 12 inches in diameter and 2 inches deep. Take a cup of ham, broccoli, spinach, pepper, or whatever you want to put in […]

Helpful healthy weight loss tips

Look at the size of your dinner plate. Choose a smaller one and don’t pile up the food on it. Eat small portions of a variety of foods, to eliminate cravings or feeling deprived. That […]