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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What Goes Around, Comes Around

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on March 31, 2011 ]

A departure from my usual health topics today because sometimes things need to be discussed.  While on my power walk with Molly this morning, a neighbor stopped me to ask if I knew anyone who might want a dog.  Apparently, somebody had dropped a pair of Rottweiler’s and one mixed breed puppy at his house. Read the full post…

Back Home

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on March 29, 2011 ]

Well here I am, back home and you may be wondering if I gained any weight on our trip or if I’ll admit it if I did.  You know I love to make confessions so here it is: I gained almost 2 more pounds by drinking the daily martini and having dessert, even if only Read the full post…

Food Allergies

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on March 25, 2011 ]

Food allergies is a pretty big topic.  Most of you are probably acquainted with someone who is severely allergic to peanuts and know that an allergic reaction can result in death.  My discussion is limited to adult food allergies, the symptoms, the most common allergy producing foods, and treatment.  I had an allergic reaction after eating scallops the Read the full post…

Spring Break

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on March 22, 2011 ]

As I write this morning, I am on spring break vacation with my children.  If you remember, I confessed a couple of weeks ago that I had put on some weight due to eating too much “good” food.  Now here I am on vacation which always includes eating more than usual at our favorite restaurants.  Read the full post…

Good Mental Health

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on March 17, 2011 ]

I’ve been thinking about the tsunami and all the Japanese who suddenly lost family members and about my brother in law Hugh, who just passed away.  Mental health is a key component of your overall health and our relationships with others play an important supporting role in our sense of self worth.  Sad that it Read the full post…

Mixing and Matching Is Good – Mama Mia’s Baked Pasta

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on March 15, 2011 ]

You know how excited I get when I find a great recipe so here we go.  My sister gave me a copy of the Food Network magazine for March where I saw an article on Mix and Match Baked Pasta.  I liked the concept of picking your favorite pasta, making a basic tomato sauce, picking Read the full post…

Chicken and Wild Rice Soup – Comforting Soup For Cold Spring Nights

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on March 10, 2011 ]

It’s not quite spring yet though some days are warm and sunny with flowers poking up and other days are gloomy and a bitter wind whips through your hair.  If you are tired of the same old food, try this easy soup to warm up.  It has a pleasant texture and mild taste Chicken and Read the full post…

Tough Time For The Cardiologist’s Wife: A Confession

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on March 8, 2011 ]

I make confessions about our problems from time to time to encourage you.  I want people to understand that we are not perfect; we don’t always eat right and we certainly don’t always exercise enough.  We fall off the wagon but we get right back on.  We keep striving for our goals and working to Read the full post…

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