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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Salmon Burgers and Sweet Potato Wedges

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on April 28, 2011 ]

If you are looking for something different this weekend, try a salmon burger or a fish sandwich.  Go light on the mayo or other fatty dressings and you’ll have a tasty but calorie cutting burger.  By now, my readers probably know that I love fish more than poultry or meat and I’ll choose fish or Read the full post…

Top Four Tips For Better Dieting

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on April 26, 2011 ]

We’ve all been getting plenty of exercise lately – running to the storm shelter.  Seems like every other day brings not April showers but severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and tornadoes.  By the sound of thunder and the look of the clouds, we will be running again later tonight. But I’m not here Read the full post…

Surviving Easter Weekend With The Inlaws

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on April 21, 2011 ]

Does that title sound like your weekend?  If you are about to entertain half of Memphis and a contingent from Mississippi this weekend or from other exotic places, read on for some survival tips.  As I said earlier this week, Easter is another excuse for a feast.  Right now I feel like I’m burning plenty Read the full post…

Chocolate Bunnies Lurking In Your Future (Jezebel Sauce)

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on April 19, 2011 ]

Easter is coming and like every other holiday, it has turned into a time to feast.  Children awake to baskets of chocolate bunnies, cream filled eggs and marshmallow chickies.  Adults indulge in more grown up delights though we also check out the basket when the kids are asleep.  To keep the sugar and calories down Read the full post…

Where Does Your Food Come From?

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on April 14, 2011 ]

I hope everyone tuned in to see Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution Tuesday night.  If not, then try to watch it online by going to abc.go.com.  The first episode really brought home the lesson that it is important to know where your food comes from and how it is made.  We trust the USDA to insure Read the full post…

Eat Your Veggies – Pepper Jelly Glazed Carrots

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on April 12, 2011 ]

I had a conversation with a friend this morning about how hard it is to eat enough vegetables every day.  That is why I promote just trying to get in three servings a day to start with, not the 5 to 7 promoted by the government’s plan.  I agree that it is easier to eat Read the full post…

He’s Back!

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on April 7, 2011 ]

If you are needing some inspiration, be sure to tune into chef Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution starting April 12, 7 p.m. on ABC.  Jamie Oliver has dedicated himself to teaching people how easy it is to cook and eat better, healthier foods.  He loves to point out that we are killing ourselves with our poor Read the full post…

Are Church Goers Heavier?

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on April 5, 2011 ]

Did you see in the news recently that a new study finds that regular church goers tend to put on more weight in middle age than non church goers?  The study also points out that the researchers are not sure why this would be.  The only theory mentioned in the article is that perhaps because Read the full post…

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