This is a pear-fect holiday dish. The fragrance of vanilla, ginger, and cinnamon wafting through your kitchen will get you into the holiday mood. This is a lovely accompaniment to turkey, beef, or lamb. Try this dish instead of marshmallow or candied yams--you'll still get the sweetness you crave without all the crap sugar. Your … Continue reading Pear-fect Kale
I've always enjoyed gourmet popcorn. The ones that come in the big tins, divided, in various flavors. As a kid, I'd grab tiny fistfuls and delight in their cheddary/chocolaty/toffee-crunchy goodness. As I became a teenager, I realized that all that stuff on the usually diet-friendly popcorn was anything but, and stayed away from it. Now … Continue reading Sweet and Spicy Popcorn
I love making popcorn. Not microwave popcorn though. I pop it the old-fashioned way...in a pot on the stove. This method is just as quick, more delicious, and exponentially better for you. This recipe for basic popcorn, which is not to be confused with bland popcorn, is simple and works well. My popcorn never burns, … Continue reading Basically Delicious Popcorn Recipe
Between office functions, family gatherings, and friends' parties, your December calendar is crammed with opportunities for reveling in holiday spirit, as well as packing on a pound or two or three or.... But it doesn't have to be that way! Here are some tips to keep you looking and feeling great while enjoying the spirit … Continue reading Avoiding the Holiday Party Bulge
I thought this might be appropriate for the holiday season. A time when we add to our already hectic schedules the responsibilities of Bargain-Hunting Santa, Cheery Decorating Elf, Baker Extraordinaire, Generous Host(ess) and Entertainer, Tireless Traveler, and Party Planning Expert...all while the daylight hours are shrinking and the temperatures are dropping. I have a feeling … Continue reading Friends With Benefits…Why I Can’t Live Without My Morning Cup of Joe
Kristin Rath 