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Asparagus is one of my absolute favorite vegetables… I like it cooked, raw, in soup, in quiche, on the grill, any way you can think of! Lucky for me and the rest of the asparagus lovers out there, it is officially in season. This is the first week for most Farmer’s Markets in the Midwest so while you are out browsing the booths be sure to look for some fresh asparagus. What to look for? • Aim to use … continued…
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Every year we go through a delicate dance at my house; what will the kids give me for Mother’s Day? My oldest insists on raiding her piggy bank and buying me an “extra special” gift. My youngest usually joins in the fray saying she wants to do whatever her sister is doing. Now, I don’t get upset about this entire ruckus because it’s really my kids trying to show how much they love me. But, each year I do tell … continued…
This is my take on a traditional Greek dish that I’ve lightened considerably by replacing most of the pasta with sliced, roasted eggplant. I finish it with a béchamel (a milk sauce) made from skim milk lightened with egg whites. This has a few more steps than a lot of our Laura’s Lean Beef recipes, but it’s worth it—I have this in mind for a Mother’s Day Brunch dish. The fresh dill makes me think of this as such a … continued…
May is High Blood Pressure Awareness Month so I wanted to discuss high blood pressure and the positive effect that exercise has on preventing and treating it. What is Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is the amount of pressure that is applied to the walls of the arteries in your body as your blood circulates. The top number (systolic blood pressure) represents the pressure in the arteries when the heart is contracting. The bottom number (diastolic blood pressure) represents the pressure … continued…
There’s something about the combination of mint and bourbon that can only mean a Kentucky Derby tie-in. I love the combination. The mint and bourbon both come through on this one, and the brown sugar and bourbon both help make a nice crust on this grilled flank steak. Of course it doesn’t have to be served just on Derby Day…Mint (grow your own—even I can get mint to grow) is just a nice, surprising addition to a lot of savory … continued…
This egg dish is inspired by a craving for a Greek soup, avgolemono, which is thickened with eggs and flavored with lemon. When I realized what I wanted more than soup was the soft eggs, flecked with dill and lemon and flavored with lean ground beef, I couldn’t wait to serve this up. At our house, eggs are either a weekend morning meal or a fallback supper when we are charging in 20 different directions. Serve these eggs with a … continued…
Your exercise shoes are more than just an accessory… they are the main player when it comes to exercising to your full potential while decreasing risk for injury. Why are your exercise shoes so important? • Shock Absorption: Every time you take a step, there is a force from the ground that travels from your foot, to your knee, to your hips. The more your shoe is able to absorb that force, the less intense that force is on your … continued…
We’ve all heard the funny saying “desserts is stressed spelled backwards” right? Unfortunately when we start feeling overwhelmed, it’s easy to head straight to the fridge for some temporary relief. Food can actually have drug like effects on our minds – studies have shown that food can cause similar responses as addictive drugs. People that are addicted to cigarettes often smoke more when they are stressed; the same can be said for people that really enjoy food. When we’re chronically … continued…
