Pimento Cheese, Not Your Grandma's Spread

Pimento cheese is one of those foods that has been so corrupted by the food industry that it has become synonymous with other crappy foods like Spam.  I'm not even certain what store bought pimento cheese might contain, nor do I want to find out.  It's a shame because pimento cheese can be a delightful treat, even if it does Read the full post…

Plum Good BBQ Sandwiches

In a few days it will officially be fall but the temperatures are still warm enough for me to continue swimming for a few more days.  The breeze was a little cool but that didn't stop me from swimming several laps this morning and I felt great afterwards!  Have you exercised lately?  With fall's cooler temperatures and fewer insects, you Read the full post…

Shingles Vacine and Treatment

A friend of mine was recently diagnosed with shingles so I felt I should discuss this nasty virus once again.  If you ever had chicken pox, you are at risk for getting shingles and believe me, you don't want it.  Shingles is a painful rash with blisters that scab over and may take 4 weeks or more to heal.  The Read the full post…

Vegetarian Tacos are muy delicioso!

There are times when I think I could easily become a vegetarian, especially when I try a new dish that is as good as the vegetarian tacos I had at Local Lime restaurant in Little Rock and the tofu fried rice at Sai Tai here in Jonesboro.  My husband and I celebrated our 23rd anniversary this past weekend by spending Read the full post…

Midyear Health Check

Summer is winding down , the year is more than half way over and our January resolutions are long forgotten.  It's time for a health reality check.  First of all, how is your health lately?  If you have enjoyed good health, are you thankful?  Take some time to appreciate how wonderful it feels to be healthy, for your family to Read the full post…

Vacation Lessons For A Healthier Life

  I'm back from a lovely beach vacation and I wish I was still there with all my heart.  Wouldn't it be nice if our every day life was as nice as a vacation?  If we could relax, eat well, sleep and exercise just enough without having to worry about bills, work, illnesses and school, our lives would be perfect.  But Read the full post…

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Fast Food For New Moms

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on June 6, 2012 ]

The first few days after your baby arrives are so overwhelming that preparing any food seems unmanageable.  Of course, you have to eat and you need proper nutrition, especially if you are breast feeding.  Hopefully, your friends and family have teamed up to feed you and the new Daddy dinner for a few days.  If Read the full post…

Sugar Woman

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on June 5, 2012 ]

  Yesterday I witnessed something which I would like to believe is a rarity but I fear may be more common than even I realize: a woman made of sugar.  Many of you are probably familiar with the bible story of Lot’s wife who turned into a pillar of salt.  The sugar woman has quite Read the full post…

Spanish Beef Rice, Great Comfort Food

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on May 24, 2012 ]

Some days you just need comfort food.  Comfort food is defined as food that is simple to prepare, easy to eat and often has a nostalgic component to it.  Comfort food varies from person to person and culturally as well.  For me, comfort food is definitely rooted in my childhood as a favorite dish one Read the full post…

Why Are We Talking About Teens And Heart Disease?

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on May 22, 2012 ]

I wonder what the future holds for America’s children.  The state of American health is not improving and in the next 10 to 20 years, we will start seeing the results of our own neglect.  We want the health care system and doctors to magically fix all our health problems but we certainly don’t want Read the full post…

Don’t Let Your Eyes Be Bigger Than Your Child’s Stomach

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on May 15, 2012 ]

One problem many parents have is worrying that their child isn’t eating enough.  These parents then make the mistake of forcing food on the child or offering all kinds of food in an attempt to get him to eat. Relax.  I don’t think are any cases on record of a child starving himself.  First time Read the full post…

How To Get Kids To Like Vegetables, Really

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on May 15, 2012 ]

When my babies were first introduced to table food, I followed the advice of many books and my pediatrician, who all recommended starting with vegetables and moving on to sweeter foods like fruits later.  I introduced all kinds of vegetables with commercial baby food first, then moved on to the real deal when appropriate. With Read the full post…

First New Recipe Posted – Greek Tortellini Salad

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on May 15, 2012 ]

Tonight, my son will graduate from high school, then tomorrow, he will turn 18.  We are so proud of his achievements in high school; honor graduate, all region band several years, national trap shooting trophies and his own car detailing business.  He will start his college career this fall at Arkansas State University right here Read the full post…

Eating Cheaply

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on May 8, 2012 ]

I have a few more thoughts on the food challenge I did last week.  I really wasn’t sure I could do it but I found it wasn’t as hard as I thought.  Here are the lessons I learned, many of which I do most of the time anyway. 1.  Read the sales circulars from your Read the full post…

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