One of my white trash pleasures is Ranch dressing. Back in the 1950’s, Steve and Gayle Hensen invented the original dressing recipe on their Hidden Valley Ranch in Santa Barbara, California. They began bottling it for their eager Ranch guests and then branched out by selling a seasoning packet ... Read More »
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Summer video: How to shuck fresh corn the easy way
This video on how to cook and shuck fresh corn easily and cleanly (without the silks) will make you smile every time… much like the sneezing panda video five years ago. This adorably sweet man, Ken, reminds me so much of my southern-born and raised Dad. What Did You Think?
... Read More »Recipe: Arugula Salad with Prosciutto and Asiago Cheese (low fat!)
The arugula in my backyard grows like a weed, which, of course, it is. But a tasty one. So I’m constantly trying to figure out ways to add it to soups, salads and, even eggs. This arugula salad recipe was inspired by Cooking Light, a go-to magazine for me for the past 15 years. I’ll make ... Read More »
Recipe: Healthy edamame salad with avocado and grapefruit
The New Year is well underway. I don’t know about you, but for me, the dawning of a brand new calendar encourages me to freshen things up in the kitchen. Gone are the last few months of heavy, overindulgence (thank goodness!), and in comes lightened flavors to get our bodies moving for the new adventures ... Read More »
Recipe: Healthy and quick crustless mini quiche
I’ve been on a low carb kick for about a year now. With my wine habit (which converts to sugar inside), I figured out my body can’t handle refined carbs in the meal and wine in the glass without putting waffles on the butt. One of main things I had to alter was breakfast food. This is ... Read More »