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  • Avocado Love!

    Shhhh! Don’t tell but I’m having a love affair with avocados! It feels perfectly natural that I love a fruit that loves me back! Actually, It’s not a big secret in our home that I love avocados. I buy them… Read More

  • How to Make Your Valentine’s Day Special

    The pressure is on! Valentine’s Day is looming and we all feel like we need to buy gifts, cards, flowers, candy. But showing your love shouldn’t set you back big bucks. And Valentine’s Day dinner is no exception! We asked… Read More

  • Game on! Your guide to throwing the best “Big Game” party.

    Yes, it’s that time of year again when two football teams battle it out for the championship. For those cheering for their home teams, it’s an extra special event. Serious bragging rights are on the line! For the rest of… Read More

  • DinnerTime Helps You Eat Heart-Healthy.

    Eating healthy foods is the most important step you can take to prevent and treat cardiovascular disease. However, it’s the overall pattern of your choices that counts. So, the more often you make good choices in your meal decisions, the better off… Read More

  • 10 Tips and Tricks to Help Navigate Holiday Parties

    Ahhhh, cookies, holiday parties and eggnog! What a joyous time of year! Well, maybe not? It can be a really tough time of year if you’re trying to watch your weight. Enjoying the holidays doesn’t need to include gaining the… Read More

  • 12 Tips For The Best Cookies!

      Cookies! Cookies! Cookies! They’re everywhere this time of year. I admit it — I’m human. I love cookies! Since most people love homemade cookies, they make a great gift to give any time of the year. I’ve tried to teach… Read More

  • 9 Tips For A Healthy Holiday Season

    It’s the Crazy Season, aka the Holiday Season! There are so many distractions and interruptions that I feel like I’m having trouble moving in a straight line. I need to finish a deadline at work but I see these constant… Read More

  • Don’t forget the leftovers!

    Turkey day may be over but that doesn’t mean the party has to end! Get creative with your leftovers. Some folks (my family included!) love the leftovers even more than the original meal. Why don’t we make turkey sandwiches all… Read More

  • Make Room For the Turkey!

    Thanksgiving is around the corner, and it’s time to make room for the turkey! I mean this literally and figuratively. As I make room in my refrigerator for the turkey and all the fixings, I also have to make the… Read More

  • 9 Thanksgiving Day Activities

    I tease my family a lot about how meals just appear by magic. And Thanksgiving must be the most magical of all meals. It’s a feat that only people with super powers can accomplish with ease. My sister-in-law hosts Thanksgiving… Read More