If your cholesterol is high and your doctor has suggested cutting back on meat, including more high fiber plant-based foods in your diet, such as these easy red lentil patties, may be something you and your doctor may like. It may be time to experiment with plant-based eating. Red lentils cook up quickly and are hearty and satisfying. They are high in protein, packed with fiber and ..read more

We flew home from Florida to Philadelphia for Thanksgiving to be with our kids, grandkids, and family.  The weather was relatively mild (40' and 50's) until the last day when it was 28 degrees in the morning.My husband took a picture with the Eagles display at the Philly airportI loved the crisper weather ( for the week) but most of all I enjoyed the lights and festive decorations on all the ..read more

Do you like sushi? I tried this recipe for a simple sushi bake in a spring form or pie pan. It is interesting, easy to make, versatile and makes a beautiful interesting presentation-especially for company. The Backstory: Two months ago, I had the pleasure of being invited to a friend's home for dinner. She hosted about 25 guests for a formal sit down dinner and the atmosphere was ..read more

With the holidays around the corner, we know we will be eating many rich holiday foods before we know it. I'm beginning to think of ways I can start cutting down on calories now. One of the simplest ways to reduce calories is to start being aware of how much oil you are consuming. Oil is fattening.   It is a highly concentrated product that is pressed and processed from olives ..read more

Is there lead in your spices? Most store bought spices contain levels of lead which is very scary.Last week I posted a photo of my cinnamon container in my jasmine rice and almond post. One of my readers pointed out that the brand I posted has been recalled for unsafe quantities of lead. I was shocked and decided to do some research. It is frightful how many brands of spices test very high for ..read more

This is a simple recipe that makes a delicious tasty side dish that will elevate your rice eating experience. I was shopping at Trader Joe's the other day, and I picked up a bag of Brown Jasmine Rice. Jasmine rice is a long-grain variety of fragrant rice that originates from Thailand. It’s known for its distinct, pleasant aroma, which is often described as a sweet, floral scent ..read more

Are you ready for soup? Soups on in my house - and I'm sharing a quick and easy, yet hearty, hot and spicy recipe. Cabbage is one of my favorite vegetables. I find that it is versatile, easily available, tasty and healthy- AND it makes the best soup ever!!I've made more complex cabbage soup recipes (link)  in the past that are delicious, but this simple, quick and easy recipe is ..read more

Tonight is Halloween but it feels so different than  the Halloweens back in Pennsylvania. Here in Florida we live in a high rise on a street that is all high-rises. There are no Halloween decorations, and it seems like life as usual. In Pennsylvania, everyone is abuzz with Halloween parties, preparation, and decorations in the stores and in front of homes. I took some shots of a few ..read more

If you enjoy starting your meal with a salad, but are looking for something a little different, you may enjoy this simple Asian  cucumber and edamame salad using English cucumbers.Dressed with rice vinegar, tamari sauce, and a hint of maple syrup, this salad is not only delicious but also packed with specific health benefits.I enjoy it as a starter before my meals, or sometimes if I add ..read more

I shop at T.J Max, Marshalls, and Home Good's . In the past few years, I've noticed beautiful festive items being sold for the holiday of Diwali (pronounced Dee -Val -Lee) this time of the year. I was not familiar with the holiday, so I decided to research it and find out more about it. This is what I found in my research.This year the 5 days of Diwali are celebrated from October 31-November ..read more