When I was growing up, Valentine’s day wasn’t just about chocolate. Granny always made her own treats, handmade goodies that had nothing to do with candy. One Valentine’s, she created a basket full of hand-sewn pin cushions in the shape of a heart stuffed with fragrant rose and lavender potpourri. But now that I’m older, I always think of giving food this time of year.
Archives for January 2008
Twice Baked Sweet Potato with Cheese and Jalapenos
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Sweet potatoes have a naturally creamy texture. They also happen to have over 200% of your daily vitamin A per serving. Lower in carbs than white potatoes, they make sense for a lower carb diet and I added Cabot cheese, my favorite reduced fat cheese
Cold Prevention
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No one likes catching a cold! The two best ways to protect yourself during cold season are to stay hydrated and to have plenty of vitamin C.
The Glamour of Grapefruit
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Reap delightful rewards from Florida’s super fruit. It offers more than just delicious, juicy taste; it’s a nutritional powerhouse packed with antioxidants to help your body fight disease and give skin a healthy glow.
Fresh Start into a Healthy Year
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In January’s issue of ‘People’ magazine, I am sharing tidbits on citrus’ benefits and my healthy recipes such as almond-crusted chicken with grapefruit basil salad, or grapefruit & yogurt pops.
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