I’ve added carbs back into my diet by way of fruit and whole grains, but I still try to combine those carbs with protein and healthy fats. I realized that this is the key to maintaining a stable blood sugar level. During one of our visits to La Tasca, a local Spanish tapas restaurant, I […]
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Are YOU a supermarket guru?
Earlier this summer I participated in an online briefing with food marketing expert Phil Lempert, aka The Supermarket Guru. Phil is the food trends editor and correspondent for the Today Show, where he reports on consumer trends, food safety and money-saving tips. He talked to us about how to make our summer barbecues entertaining, yet […]
Thai Kitchen: Thai cooking made easy!
I love, love, LOVE Thai cuisine. There’s a great little restaurant about half a mile away from my house that has the best buffet on the weekends. Pad Thai noodles, Tom Kha Gai soup, Panang Curry… you name it. Just thinking about it is making my mouth water! Although I walk through the international section […]
A yummy dessert in a pinch
Most nights we don’t have dessert after dinner. We save that for when we go out to eat, which makes it extra special. One night last week, however, my dear hubby and the 4-year old were craving something sweet, so I looked through the pantry, fridge, and freezer, and thought I’d put something together from […]
Have a Stress-Free Game Day!
I completely forgot that the Super Bowl is THIS Sunday! As in, tomorrow. January just flew by, didn’t it? Since I’m certain many of you are going to be doing some last-minute shopping today for your Super Bowl parties, here are some tips to hopefully help you have a stress-free game day. Big Game Check […]
We Are One… with President Obama
So much fun stuff is happening in DC these next few days, and I’m so lucky to be able to be a part of it! My plans: Sunday: Attend the event at the Lincoln Memorial Monday: Help assemble care packages for our military Tuesday: The Swearing-In (duh!) & perhaps the parade if we’re allowed through […]
