As you know (or may not know) I love soup and am happy to eat it even in the spring and summer! I was recently introduced to a delicious asparagus soup at a friend's dinner party! I couldn't wait to get the recipe and share!If you are a soup lover, it's time to get your soup pot going and make a bowl of this hearty, comforting, healthy soup. It combines two healthy favorite vegetables ..read more

How do you feel about shopping in a supermarket or clothing store such as TJ Maxx and people putting their dog or dogs in the shopping carts? Lately, I see it all the time in my local stores.I don't like the fact that people can even shop in supermarkets and stores with their dogs, but I have accepted it (bc I have no choice bc the law is on the side of service and emotional support ..read more

When you are feeling under the weather, brewing up some turmeric tea using ground turmeric powder is very soothing and comforting for your throat and stomach. The bright yellow spice can be found in the spice isle in most supermarkets or in greater quantity in Indian grocery markets.Sometimes you can find turmeric already in tea bags. Popular in Ayurvedic Medicine in IndiaThe use of ..read more

I'm joining Sherry at Sherry's at Sherry's Pickings Blog for IN MY KITCHEN April 2024 . What's IN MY KITCHEN this month? A friend came to visit and brought me a lovely serving dish.It was our 52nd anniversary a few days ago and my husband brought me some beautiful pink blush roses. ( pic taken after 5 days).What I've been eating I made  avocado toast by mashing ripe ..read more

Chickpeas are really versatile. The high protein beans taste great added to salads, soups, or casseroles. Sometimes, I simply mash them with a fork and eat them on a sandwich like a mock tuna sandwich.The mashed chickpeas taste great combined with chopped parsley, vegan mayo, diced celery, and spices.It makes a simple, yet really good tasting plant-based lunch.  It is a great substitute ..read more

Yesterday was a Jewish holiday called Purim. It is celebrated to remember and commemorate the defeat of an evil person who called for the annihilation of  the Jewish race in Persia in the year 5 B.C.E. The name of the person who made the decree was HAMAN. Coincidently, today thousands of years later, the Jews seem to be facing another group that wants to destroy the State of ..read more

Would you like a new delicious easy recipe for making tofu? This recipe is an adaptation from a recipe I saw online for baked marinated Covina (a white fish). I loved the flavors of the marinade so much, I decided to give it a try using a plant-based protein such as tofu. The easy marinade is simple and consists of the juice of freshly squeezed oranges, lime, seasoning, and optional ..read more

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I always keep frozen vegetables on hand to make quick, healthy, and easy side dishes. Truthfully, I can enjoy a bowl of  low fat healthy veggies within 7 minutes from start to finish. So, no more excuses for not cooking veggies! Frozen vegetables are a great way to make sure you eat vegetables daily. I also freeze fresh ginger to grate in the skillet of vegetables.&nbsp ..read more

I am truly excited about this roasted carrot appetizer recipe and you should be too! Why? Because it is not only absolutely easy to make, it is absolutely crazy delicious. If you are a reader of my blog, you will know that the last week I made a delicious dip with tahini, maple syrup, and lemon juice. Yesterday I was shopping in Costco and I noticed an interesting bag of little bag ..read more