Are you hosting an Oscar party next weekend? I haven’t decided if I will or not. I had friends over to watch the Globes, but this Sunday is a busy day for me and I don’t want to stress over cleaning the house and all that. Plus, I kind of like watching the show live, […]
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Stuffed Squash recipe
I subscribed to Everyday Food magazine for years, from the very first issue published way back in early 2003. I was a newlywed at the time, had just moved to a new home, and needed a lot of help in the kitchen. My skills were there, but with working 80-hour weeks in the restaurant industry, […]
Celestial Chocolate – recipe
Mmmm, I just made the girls Celestial Chocolate… a heavenly beverage on a chilly Fall day! While it takes a little time to make, this rich and creamy hot chocolate is so much better than that powdered stuff that comes in an envelope. Plus, it makes your house smell yummy! Invite your friends over for […]
Chocolate Cookies & Cream Pie
Chocolate milk is one of my favorite treats! Lately, I’ve been having a glass of this delicious beverage after my workouts. It has the perfect combination of carbs and protein to help my tired muscles recover, and a high water content to replenish lost fluids, preventing dehydration. Who doesn’t love chocolate milk? Yum! For the […]
Avocados – a power food
When you think of eating out in Washington, DC, the first thing that probably comes to mind is a ‘power lunch’ at a steakhouse on Capitol Hill. A power lunch is a working lunch at which people of influence discuss work or other important issues. My idea of a power lunch isn’t sitting around schmoozing […]
Shrimp ceviche recipe
It’s no fish tale – shrimp is the number one selling seafood in America. So, this Lenten season, when millions of Americans abstain from meat for the 40 day period leading up to Easter, shrimp is certainly the perfect menu choice for dining in or eating out. Shrimp is America’s most popular seafood because it […]