Tantalizing Tacos

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Just because we’ve said goodbye to summer, doesn’t mean we must bid adieu to fun food! Now that the kiddies are back at school and life is back to normal, time is short and wallets have tightened. So why not whip up a quick, affordable and healthy meal to bring the fun back to a [...]

Stuffed Shells

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Looking for a way to knock people’s socks off? This non-”vegany” tasting dish is sure to please herbivores and carnivores alike.  It’s hearty, full of flavor and will make you feel like your dining with Tony Soprano ; ) A dish that would definitely be Carmela approved!  The “ricotta cheese” will last for a double [...]

Fireworks & Healthy Fare This 4th!

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Yep, we’re already past the mid-point of 2010. It’s time to celebrate our country’s independence  with food, drinks and general out door summer shenanigans.  We can choose to go haywire or we can try to be as good as we can be by making smart food choices. Check out my 2008 & 2009 posts for [...]

A Funfilled Father’s Day

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Nothing makes my dad happier than a day at the beach, surfing and just enjoying the sun and ocean. Luckily, Father’s Day falls in the summer so it’s a great time of year to get outdoors and spend some quality time with the dads in your life (fathers, hubbies, brothers and buddies).  Nothing is more [...]

MMMMMMemorial Day ; )

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There is no question about it, summer is here! Put away your coats and break out your swim suits because it’s time to frolick in the sun and hang out with friends by the bbq.  However you decide to kick off fun in the sun season, do it as healthy as possible because come back [...]

Spring Flings – Easter & Passover Tips & Treats!

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The flowers are blooming, the hill sides are green, the air is fresh – Spring has sprung! And with spring comes friend and family gatherings, Passover chocolates and Easter bunny treats ; ) As per usual, you can find past year eco tips & healthy recipes by checking the 2008 & 2009 postings. There you [...]

A Very Yummy Valentine’s Day

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Yep, we have arrived once again to the day of hugs, kisses, chocolate and all around romance. For some this is a nauseating and even infuriating Hallmark holiday while others live for the hearts filled with sweets & gestures of love. Either way, in year’s past I have illustrated ways to make your accompanied, as [...]

Healthy Voyager Holidays!

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Here we are again, another year behind us and a new decade just days away. Sure we’ve been inundated with holiday spirit since the latter part of November, but we still have a few weeks to go until we kiss the festive season goodbye until next year. As I have in year’s past, I have [...]

Lovin’ Labor Day

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So summer is just about over, 1 last long weekend left to eek out some swimming, parties, camping, whatever, before fall rolls in and we say goodbye to fun in the sun. Sure fall brings crisp weather, changing leaves and the beginning of the big holiday months, but nothing beats care free summer days and [...]

Fork of July!

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It’s the middle of summer and the 4th of July is upon us. As we break out our grills and dust off our punch bowls, it’s tough to believe the year is already half over! But let’s celebrate while we have the sun and heat as well as swimming pools and fun friends. For great [...]