We’ve been reaching for a lot of Shrimp lately and trying to come up with different dishes to include them. It’s a low calorie source of protein and happen to be zero point item on the updated Weight Watchers Freestyle™ plan. (https://www.weightwatchers.com/us/m/cms/article/complete-list-zero-points-foods) I recently heard that they are unhealthy and can elevate your cholesterol. I […]
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Canning Tomatoes
I received these Roma tomatoes free from my friend Ginny who simply didn’t have time to can this year. The original batch was very large and had blight, which is a disease caused by a fungus-like organism that spreads rapidly in the foliage and tubers or fruit of potatoes and tomatoes in wet weather, causing […]
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Grated cauliflower makes a fantastic low-carb, grain-free stand in for rice. It is often considered one of the healthiest foods on earth as a member of the cruciferous vegetable (or Brassicaceae) family- along with broccoli, cabbage, kale, and brussel sprouts herunterladen. Recent studies suggest that cruciferous vegetables are an excellent source of natural antioxidants due […]
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I was inspired to create this salad after recently visiting the sky lounge of our frequent airline. They often serve the same old same old options for lunch, but both Bill and I were thrilled when we saw that the lounge had a few new options including a vegetable salad with a very forward taste […]
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Bill and I have been trying to cut back on carbohydrate-containing foods. I’m sure you’ve been seeing Cauliflower as a huge food trend lately? Well, I’ve been using it to replace white rice, a controversial food. On the one hand, some nutritionists call it an empty source of calories and recommend avoiding it while others […]
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