It’s strawberry season in Michigan and that means it’s time to stock up on my favorite berry! My local u-pick sells them for $1.75 a pound, so I buy a bunch and then get to work preserving them for use throughout the year. Let me show you how to preserve …
It’s the dead of winter here in Michigan. Snow covers everything and wool socks, sweaters, and boots are everyday apparel. I actually enjoy winter for many reasons, but a couple of the things I don’t care for are limited sunshine and the lack of fresh, local produce, which is abundant and delicious …
Getting tired of the same old, boring lunch? Today’s post is for you! I’m sharing one of my favorite lunch recipes over at Delicious Obsessions today – Curry Chicken Salad with Apples and Pecans! A little crunchy, a little sweet, and a little spicy. Perfect! Head over and check it …
Potato salad, a staple at almost any summer picnic or BBQ. What’s not to love? Creamy potatoes, hardboiled eggs, the crunch of celery and onions – all good right? Then we realize that it’s slathered in Miracle Whip or Hellman’s Mayonnaise – not so good. The good news? Real food …
Mangoes are back in season! Happy dance!! One of my all time favorite fruits, mangoes, are not only super delicious, they pack a nice nutritional punch too. Weighing in with a nice dose of vitamin C, mangoes also offer a decent amount of copper and potassium. But let’s be honest …
I love to cook, I love to eat, and I love lobster! Somehow, I’ve never tackled lobster at home. It seems so complicated and it could be a very expensive mistake. Last week, Whole Foods had wild-caught Maine lobster tails on sale. There were some nice looking frozen ones, so …
Spicy Apple Slaw with Coconut and Cashews is one of the most requested recipes from my family when it comes to our get togethers. I never mind when they ask for it because it’s a snap to make and you can double or triple the recipe with great results. It …
Mmm…avocados! You all know by now how much I LOVE avocados! I know I just posted a very similar recipe for Tuna and Avocado Salad not long ago. This is a very simple variation on that same meal! Sub out the tuna and lemon for salmon and lime, add a couple …
I was looking for a quick lunch today. I wanted tuna salad, but I didn’t have any homemade mayonnaise in the fridge and didn’t feel like making any. I always have avocados on the countertop and lemons in the fruit drawer. This Tuna and Avocado Salad is made up of pantry/fridge …
We love Mexican food. In our pre-primal days, taco night was part of the regular rotation. Since we no longer partake of corn products, we had to be a little more creative with taco night. It’s now taco salad night. Store bought spice mixtures are full of not so good …
