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Winter, General
January 2, 2012
We continue the fatty making food fest long after we kiss our friends and family goodnight on New Year's Eve. Think about it. Sugar and wheat seem to be the biggest ingredients offered in food we eat during the holidays and really all winter long.
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Rules to Follow to Get and Stay Slim, General
February 7, 2012
There is a ton of information found on the Web, television and in the newspaper about healthy eating and weight loss. And some of this information is complicated or just plain inaccurate.
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Rules to Follow to Get and Stay Slim, General
December 16, 2011
Welcome to my blog. My goal is to help inspire you to get and stay slim by planning, shopping and cooking meals that are quick, healthy and taste good.
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Rants, General
February 21, 2012
So how does a microwave cook our food anyway? Well, let's start by how a microwave doesn't heat our food.
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General
March 5, 2012
It is easy to understand and it happens to all of us- salad boredome. Don't be discouraged though, follow this easy, healthy method to create tasty dressings and never be bored again!
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General
March 15, 2012
Most people in the know subscribe to the definition of a spice as an ingredient made from...
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General
March 22, 2012
Start with the Basic Dressing (see the easy healthy salad dressings blog for the recipe) and add just a few simple ingredients to get several fast and tasty, gluten and dairy free dressings. Not only are these great on greens but they also make great marinades for beef, poultry or fish.
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Rules to Follow to Get and Stay Slim, General
March 26, 2012
When it's springtime in the mid-west there isn't a more quintessential veggie than asparagus to remind me of the soft green grass and breezy nights yet to come. I love roasting asparagus with olive oil and making asparagus soup with poached eggs along side a simple green salad. Not only is asparagus delicious to eat but consuming this American favorite can help get and keep you thin.
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General
April 18, 2012
Recently, I was asked to appear on the WGN Midday News to talk about my book: Okay, So I Got Fat and to demonstrate a recipe from the book and wow...
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Rules to Follow to Get and Stay Slim, General
May 6, 2012
What do you think is the most important part of a healthy weight loss diet? I was recently asked this question by a reporter doing a story with the same title. In my opinion, the best healthy weight loss diet is a simple diet that
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General, Mother's Day Recipes
May 10, 2012
Ever wondered what a food photo shoot is like? Well, ours started at 6:30 in the morning... Four beautiful, easy and healthy recipes to make for mom.
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General, Mother's Day Recipes
May 12, 2012
If you’re on a campaign to convert a non-breakfast eater into a believer, this recipe can’t fail. It is sweet, filling, and lip-smacking great. Serve it as is or mix in different types of grains or rice to
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General, Veggies, Mother's Day Recipes
May 12, 2012
This dish looks so gorgeous when served at brunch you might want to take a picture. This recipe is so uncomplicated, don't be surprised if you find yourself serving it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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General, Veggies, Mother's Day Recipes
May 12, 2012
Savory sage and ripe blueberries make an incredible combination when mixed with a classic french vinaigrette dressing. Toss over arugala for the perfect Mother's Day brunch salad.
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General, Veggies, Mother's Day Recipes
May 12, 2012
Fresh, canned or frozen corn, smoked paprika and a bit of cilantro make this easy dish zesty, healthy and pleasing to the eye and tatsebuds!
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Rules to Follow to Get and Stay Slim, Rants, General
July 19, 2012
People pay attention to your body! My hunk of a husband is a snoring, gassy, crabby and restless beast when he eats wheat and gluten filled products and these uncomfortable and disgusting symptoms disappear when he discontinues pizza and the like.
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General, Veggies
April 3, 2013
I’m excited and proud to be speaking before the excellent members of the Northbrook Women's Club on Thursday, April 4th where I will talk about “Okay, So I Got fat” the book I wrote that brings sanity back into our lives by using a meal planning system that brings simplicity into our kitchens.
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General, Veggies
April 19, 2013
I dont know about you but I had a great crop of tomatoes from my garden last year and I hope to have another this year. The challenge for me is that all the tomatoes seemed to ripen at the end of the season and ALL AT THE SAME TIME! So what to do with them...Tomato Jam of course!
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