Fun Soup for a Busy Night! It’s been sooo cold these last few days, how about a nice, hot bowl of soup? Here’s a quick and easy recipe for Minestrone—or “Minestone,” as it’s called at my house. Why “Minestone”? Well, one of my kids once heard the story of Stone Soup, and the name stuck! A Quick Tale of Stone Soup… As the story goes, a long time ago, a cold and weary traveler arrived in a town. He had no money and hoped the townspeople would offer him a little food, but no one was willing to...

Savor the Chocolate, It Really Is Healthy! Oh, no! It’s almost Valentines’ Day. That means more temptation. It wouldn’t be Valentine’s without Chocolates, so even though you are determined to eat healthy, you will probably give in to “tradition” trying not to feel guilty as you eat one, or two or… Again I am going to say, a little chocolate, specifically a little dark chocolate is healthy. Please note the words I am using here, a little chocolate, specifically dark chocolate is healthy....

Family Friendly Recipes for a SUPER Healthy Big Game If you are planning to serve chips and dips for The Big Game, look for healthy choices. There are lots of chips to choose from that are baked and made from whole grains and seeds. As for dips, Hummus is a good choice. It comes in lots of tasty flavors. If you have the time, try the following recipes all are taste tested and family approved… Eggplant Spread 3 Small Eggplants, Red Onion, Olive Oil, Sliced Black Olives Golden Raisins, Thyme,...