Category: Fruits

Banana Nectarine Smoothie

admin September 9, 2012 11 Comments
I never made or drank smoothies in my dairy indulging days.  Now they are a staple in my diet.  A good friend of mine introduced me to smoothies without milk products and I remember thinking that was unusual.  I had just assumed that smoothies had to have yogurt or milk.  But lo and behold…they do not need milk and yogurt and they can still be thick and creamy and maybe even dreamy.  I...

Grilled Sweet Potatoes and Apples

admin September 6, 2012 9 Comments
If you are not a fan of sweet potatoes, I think this recipe will change your mind.  And if not, maybe some scientific facts will.  After all, I sometimes find it easier to eat healthy when I know how good the food is for me.  Sweet potatoes are probably under eaten here in America.  I found a statistic that states in 1943 sweet potatoes were consumed 21.7 pounds per capita and in 2007 it...

Raspberry Spinach Salad

admin September 2, 2012 4 Comments
I know that for many people, when they hear “spinach” they think either “yuck” or “Popeye,” and “makes you strong.”  Well, if you are eating canned or frozen spinach I can see where the “yuck” might factor in.  But by buying fresh spinach you can toss that excuse out the window.  And let’s clear up the whole Popeye thing.    Yes, spinach is good for you which we’ll...

Glazed Strawberry Pie

admin August 25, 2012 4 Comments
Summer is coming to a close and strawberry season is almost over, but today I bring you a strawberry pie recipe nonetheless. Growing up, my mom made a delicious whipped strawberry pie. It was light pink, fluffy and airy.  I can still taste that pie in my memory, but with all the eggs in that recipe I had to say goodbye.   I came upon today’s strawberry pie recipe almost on a fluke.  When I...