Food
Posts that cover food. There is a wide range of posts in the food category. There are recipes posts, holiday menu posts, and dessert posts. There are also posts about different types of diets and restaurants.
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Dutch Baby Pancakes
Today is Pancake Day! So I am sharing a pancake recipe or two (or 4)! Dutch Baby Pancakes This is one of the recipes that seems like it is going to much more complicated than it actually is. However, there are a few considerations to keep in mind before you get started… First, the size of your skillet matters in this case. You will need a 10-inch well-seasoned cast-iron or another oven-safe skillet to prepare this recipe as written. In addition, you’ll want to make sure the eggs and milk are at room temperature before using. So plan to let them rest at room temperature for approximately 20-30 minutes before…
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Pistachio-Crusted Salmon with Blistered Cherry Tomatoes
There has been much published about healthy food and diets for a healthy heart. Salmon is one of those foods. With this being American Heart Month, it is a good time to share a tasty salmon recipe.
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Keto Chocolate Mug Cake
Here is another recipe for Chocolate Lovers Month — Keto Chocolate Mug Cake. Mug cakes are always cool — they don’t take that long to make and you can make just enough for you! No extra dessert lurking around the house — calling your name at all times of the day. Especially when you are not supposed to be eating all those sweets… And this mug cake is keto!
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Is Your Blood Pressure Too High?
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. This is another post on Heart Month. Blood pressure is an important risk factor for heart disease — read on… How High is too High? Is a blood pressure reading of 135 over 85 healthy, or a cause for alarm? What constitutes good numbers and bad? Are healthy blood pressure readings the same for young and old, male and female, active and sedentary individuals? And how frequently…
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All About Potatoes: National Potato Lovers Day
While potatoes may not have all of the healthy goodness of a bunch of kale most of us still have a love affair with the potato! There are so many tasty dishes that can be made with potatoes and today is a perfect day to celebrate them since it’s National Potato Lovers Day as well as National Potato Lovers Month! A Potato History The potato is the 4th largest crop in the world behind rice, wheat, and corn. The Inca Indians first grew potatoes between 8000 BC to 5000 BC. In 1536, the Spanish conquistadors conquered Peru, discovered the potato, and took it back to Europe. It took a while…
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National Homemade Soup Day
While last month (January) was National Soup Month, February is not without a great day to celebrate soup! February 4th is National Homemade Soup Day! There is nothing like a hot bowl of homemade soup. I am sharing a few of my soup recipes today! All of them are rather creamy… great with a hunk of homemade bread… First is Roasted Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons And Vichyssoise Soup A Lovely Roasted Fall Harvest Soup Finally, Beer Cheese Soup These recipes are great ways to celebrate homemade soups! If you make one of these, share your experience in the comments!
