The foodie in me

During the time with COVID-19 going on and needing to shelter at home, I found some combinations of food I like to eat. I have been cooking more and going to the 3 grocery stores I shop at once a week to every 10 days.  I have not eaten out, or done curbside or take […]

Sautéed Vegetable Mix

Sautéed Vegetable Mix The original recipe for this is from a Garden-Style Pizza.  I am unsure of the original source, but the below recipe is a modified version I have changed and added to throughout the years.  This is good on pizza, over pasta, or by itself.   2 cups carrots, shredded 2 cups mushrooms, […]

Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken

I enjoy this recipe because it’s simple, delicious, and healthy.  It comes out tender and juicy every time.  The following is my version of this recipe; original recipe was found in a crock pot cookbook I use to have. Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken 3-4 pound fryer or roasting chicken or 4 chicken breasts (or can […]

The Avocado Experience

When picking an avocado, it is best to buy avocados when they are hard unless you want ripe ones. To know if an avocado is ripe, push only on the skin at the top of the avocado as handling the avocado can bruise it especially when so many others have touched them.  If you wait to […]

Making nuts easy to digest

Nuts eaten in small quantities are a good source of protein and are a great healthy snack. Nuts are considered one of the best natural sources of vitamins E, F, and G (docopherol, an antioxidant), and are rich in protein, folate, fiber, and essential minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, copper, and selenium. They generally […]