We went to the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck this past Sunday for Maple Weekend. It was wonderful. We got to stand in the evaporator and take in the maple scented air. We sampled fresh maple syrup right out of the evaporator. We took a walk through the grounds to see the tapped trees, and […]
When you think of Sunday morning breakfast, the first things that come to mind are the mouthwatering aromas of coffee brewing, bacon or sausage frying, and yummy maple syrup that will blanket a pile of fluffy pancakes. It’s a nice relaxing breakfast, or late brunch if you like to indulge in a little extra sleep.
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This post we look at what Jenny Craig has to offer the folks who want to lose weight using a commercial diet system.
Compared to NutriSystem, the biggest difference between programs is that Jenny Craig comes with different levels of counseling and support which you get to choose depending on how much money you want […]
The reality is commercial diet systems like NutriSystem, Jenny Craig and The Zone Diet want you to become dependent upon their food. This is how they make money. So, you decide to make the leap thinking that 12-18 dollars per day for food isn’t that bad. This sounds inexpensive until you add in the fact […]
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First we stuffed the bird, then we stuffed ourselves. It’s inevitable that we’ll be eating turkey sandwiches for the next week. I don’t know about you, but I actually like a nice fresh turkey sandwich the day after Thanksgiving.
If that sounds like a fate worse than death, here are a few ideas. If you […]
My husband and I are on a hummus kick. It’s one of the healthiest dips out there. What could be bad about chick peas, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and tahini? Add some roasted garlic, olives, roasted red peppers or pine nuts and it’s even better. There are so many things you can do with […]
When we’re on the go we like to eat our eggs on a sandwich, right? But cooking eggs in a frying pan isn’t conducive to fitting on your English muffin, bagel or kaiser roll without some part of the egg dangling out. Here’s some tips on how to make your eggs behave.
Frying pans, griddle irons […]
How do you eat your Hummus? That wonderful, creamy mixture of smashed chickpeas, sesame tahini, olive oil, herbs and spices? Most folks eat it like a dip with flat bread or pita, crackers or vegetables. Here’s a twist. The next time you reach for mustard, catsup (ketchup) or mayonnaise - STOP! Look for your hummus instead.
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