Category Archives: Vegetarian
More Kale, Please!
Believe it or not, the kale chips recipe is still a winner. We’re on our third bag of greens, and the last time I made them—after dinner one night when I was bored and there was nothing on TV–I popped … Continue reading
I Still Don’t Believe It
I can’t believe this just happened. I was in the kitchen, testing out the kale chips recipe, when my 16 year old walked in and saw the bag on the counter. “Kale! What’s kale?” he shrieked. I said, “I’m making … Continue reading
Roasted or Broiled?
Okay, I need some help here. The local produce market advertised asparagus, and recently I saw a TV show where it said asparagus is good for the libido. I was intrigued. If only that nice young man from “The Doctors” would like … Continue reading
Weekend Prepping – It’s Definitely Worth It
Thank you, Arlene! You asked the question last week, “Any of you like to do weekend prep?” I’d never heard of it, but then I’m a total newbie in the healthy eating lifestyle world. I went hog-wild at the grocery
Guest Chicklet–Amber Lin
This week, we have guest chicklet, Amber Lin, in our kitchen! She’s a romance author who writes sexy, gritty erotic stories for Loose ID. Her latest novel SELLING OUT came out this month. Welcome Amber! Hi, and thanks Mary … Continue reading
More Greek goodness — meatless-style
Let me go on the record now: I love meat. After years of low-carb eating — with all the steaks, bacon and chicken I wanted to handle — I could never be a vegetarian. That being said, now that I’m … Continue reading
Resolutions: Pizza
Come New Years, everyone swears they want to save money. I’m doing my best to hold to that, but with two teenage boys in the house, it’s not easy. Being teenage boys, they love pizza. I mean, who doesn’t? It’s … Continue reading
Resolutions – Salad Days
As I was saying, I hate making resolutions. It’s too much pressure. As the saying goes, “Man plans; God laughs.” Proof: after I said that, my therapist and the leader of my critique group both said, “State your goals for … Continue reading
Weathering the Storm
Hugs to all of you who came through Hurricane Sandy last week. The worst that happened here was a busted furnace, which is on the road to replacement. Meanwhile the house is kind of cold, but there are ways around … Continue reading
Topless Eggplant
Sorry for going MIA. Now that the kids are back in school, my schedule has gone haywire. I almost can’t wait for October 22nd, when my half-marathon training and my son’s soccer season are both over. I’ve already scheduled it … Continue reading





