I was still sleeping when I realized that Kegel exercises need to be renamed. If we’re to take the exercises seriously and make practice a priority, then let’s give them a memorable name. How about P hugs? That kind of imagery should keep you focused. Why is this epiphany coming to you in a food…
Baked Apple Sweet Potato Side Dish – A Thanksgiving Treat
My good friend, Dr. David Silver, has a 93-year-old uncle who likes things his way. He could no longer see the numbers on his scale, so he insisted on purchasing a talking scale, even though his wife offered to help him out by reading his weight. When the talking scale was finally unwrapped and ready to operate,…
Rhubarb with Molten Marshmallow
Here is the question: Can you fear what you love? I say “yes.” I love cream–but I also fear what it can do to my midline. So I search for alternatives. “Seek and you shall find,” as they say. While in Paris, I had the most delicious rhubarb dessert. The base was a shortbread cookie,…
Butternut Squash Apple Bake
Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Butternut Squash Apple Bake is the side dish that will have your family and friends saying “More, please.” Butternut Squash Apple Bake 2 lb butternut squash, peeled, seeded, quartered and cut into thick slices 3 apples, peeled, core removed and cut into chunks 1 c fresh cranberries 3/4 c pecan halves…
Layered Lemon Basil Blackcurrant Frozen Yogurt
How important are good looks to you? Do your tastebuds respond better when your food looks too good to eat? This has to be the prettiest dessert I’ve ever dreamed up. You can make it taste sweet if sweet is your thing. This version is lemony tart, and the basil garnish along with the basil…
Mango Gazpacho – Enchanting Summer Soup
There’s nothing like a good cold soup in the summer. My mom’s version of tomato-based gazpacho is wonderful. We like it so much that we bring a large jar along on road trips. It’s like salad in a soup. This Mango Gazpacho is like mango salsa transformed into soup. It’s a combination of sweet, spicy and…