Life Currents

I use lots of lemons. And, it occurs to me as I juice the lemons that something could be done with all those peels rather than just throwing them in the green waste. Candied Lemon Peel and Roasted Lemon Peel Powder. I thought I would try these and see if it really is better to use all those peels.

Just in time for summer! The tomatoes are starting to ripen in the garden & what better way to use them than salsa. MMMM. (Well, maybe a Caprese salad.) tomatoes One of the things I love about this salsa is that I’ve made it so many different ways, and it’s always tasty. Just about the [...]

Meyer Lemon Mascarpone Sherbet and Lemon bars made with fruit from Neighborhood Fruit

Blackberry curd instead of lemon curd- a delicate flavor. Shortbread cookies- lightly sweet. Wow, this would be a great snack for tea time.

I bet you have all the ingredients to make this chocolate cake in your cupboard right now. Scratch cakes are not that hard, nor are they time consuming. The cake is delightful, and not overly sweet.

Super Bowl 2010 Menu. I appreciate having testers for the items in my “Cupboard Cooking” book.

I have found that it is better to focus on the positive in life, you will be happier and healthier. The same is true for what you eat, how you exercise, and your body image; focusing on positive behaviors creates less stress because you focus on what you can do, rather than focusing on what [...]

Smoothies (great for breakfast or a snack)

The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey found that people who ate snacks in addition to three meals per day had higher levels of nutrients in their diets. Research shows that people will eat more if a larger portion is offered to them. So, don’t sit down with the whole bag of chips. Measure out [...]

Beverages… great for an adult treat or an non-alcoholic treat
Smoothies… great for breakfast or a snack
…with some additional information added!