Monthly Archives: September 2010

Power Foods — Top 10

Posted on September 18, 2010 by admin

The Mayo Clinic considers these ten foods as “10 great health foods for eating well” because they meet at least three of the following criteria: 1. Are a good or excellent source of fiber, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients 2. … Continue reading →

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Curried Potato Artichoke Soup

Posted on September 18, 2010 by admin

I was scrounging through my pantry and refrigerator looking for something to have for lunch and came up with this combination.  I made it up as I went along and was surprised at how good it was!  It was so … Continue reading →

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What is this website & why am I doing it?

Posted on September 17, 2010 by admin

I was in a major, let’s call it cooking slump for five years, and went from having fun cooking for myself, trying new recipes, experimenting making up dishes, the whole works — to not even wanting to make a salad. … Continue reading →

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Herbs & Spices

Posted on September 15, 2010 by admin

This is where the fun can come in.  You can take the same dish, and by changing the herbs or spices and sometimes the vegetables you use, turn chicken (for example) into a Mexican, Asian, Italian, or Greek (anything) dish!  … Continue reading →

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Freezer Staples

Posted on September 15, 2010 by admin

This is what I keep in my freezer.  Just because something is in the freezer doesn’t mean it will last forever.  There’s a big difference in cooking for a large family and cooking for one.  When you are cooking for … Continue reading →

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Refrigerator Staples

Posted on September 15, 2010 by admin

This is where I need to be the most careful to not waste food.  You don’t need fives kinds of cheeses or pizza dough if you’re not going to make pizza, or a lot of fresh produce if you’re really … Continue reading →

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Pantry Staples — Modified List

Posted on September 15, 2010 by admin

This is my modified list of pantry staples that works for me in cooking for one.  They’re my favorites so your list may be completely different.  I know I can prepare some easy recipes for healthy meals (and delicious to … Continue reading →

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Pantry Staples — Extensive List

Posted on September 15, 2010 by admin

I compiled a number of staples lists to come up with the list below. The list is huge and I’m only posting this for you to look and get ideas about what you might want to have on your own list. … Continue reading →

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Stocking Your Kitchen

Posted on September 15, 2010 by admin

I find that if I run out of foods that I like to eat and are healthy to snack on, I’ll get too hungry and wind up eating foods that may not be as good for me — like nibbling … Continue reading →

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Cleaning Out Your Cupboards and Refrigerator

Posted on September 15, 2010 by admin

In the beginning…the best tool I had was a black indelible marking pen!  This is one of my favorite tips to pass along.  I emptied my pantry, cupboards, and refrigerator shelf-by-shelf and searched for expiration dates.  Not all in one … Continue reading →

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