Found an excellent way to make a sugar free, dairy free, gluten free chocolate cake. We had extra chocolate shake after our demo at the Unity of Gulfport Expo. Since I am an experimenter, I decided to try my hand at making a cake, using the shake as the liquid. And after a second try-Continue reading “Shaklee Protein Shake Chocolate cake”
Category Archives: Food
Triumph over cravings
Today we attended another inspiring workshop led by Rev. Linda McLeod at Unity Temple of Truth. After a discussion to determine our true values and purpose, we created vision boards to reflect those aspirations. We considered stopping for pizza afterwards, but decided we had lots of fresh vegetables that deserved our attention. It would beContinue reading “Triumph over cravings”
Alesia: a family based Vietnamese-French resturant
If you like tasty pho, French pastry and delicious coffee, Alesia will soon be one of your favorite spots for lunch. Alesia serves delicious French Vietnamese dishes based on original homemade family recipes of the The Lye family. The Lye, a Vietnamese man, relocated to France after the 1975 fall of Saigon. His two daughtersContinue reading “Alesia: a family based Vietnamese-French resturant”
January cleanse
How many of you have done a cleanse? To start the new year off right, my partner and I did a 5 day program incorporating herbs and probiotics with a diet of raw fruits and vegetables. The object of a cleanse is not to lose weight, although Nancy lost 5 lbs., but to give yourContinue reading “January cleanse”
Build your immune system
What is our best defense against highly contagious viruses? Most people agree that being vaccinated is a responsible action. We can also wear masks, stay away from crowds and wash our hands frequently. All of these actions are recommended by health authorities. I think these actions are good and I recommend them, but what areContinue reading “Build your immune system”
Little Guatemala in Western Carolina
The culmination of a relaxing vacation was a stop in Morganton NC to see old friends with an exciting new venture. Erica and Christian Ramazzini renovated a building at 810 East Union Street into a charming cafe serving freshly roasted Guatemalan coffee, pastries and Guatemalan street food like tostadas. You can also purchase traditional craftContinue reading “Little Guatemala in Western Carolina”
Virgin Goods Cafe+
Curiosity! I want to stop, but can’t. I am chasing a time clock of Zion’s 1.1 mile tunnel closing. And I want to catch a glimpse of Kolob Canyon. Having time to spend on the way out of Zion the next day, of course I had to stop at “Virgin Goods” in the desert inContinue reading “Virgin Goods Cafe+”
Friday night at the Blue Rooster
We had a front row seat to hear Ariella at the Blue Rooster and I mean right up front next to the extra mics and equipment cases. We could almost reach out and touch the fabulous Ariella McManus, who was so kind to sing my favorite song, McGinn, in honor of my favorite Irish lassContinue reading “Friday night at the Blue Rooster”
Saturday morning farmers market
St. Petersburg FL has, in addition to its natural beauty and tourist attractions, one of the best farmer’s markets in the southeast. The array of fresh organic vegetables and fruits are a feast for the eyes. Worden Farms from Punta Gorda had the most gorgeous red kale and fat bunches of red and green leafContinue reading “Saturday morning farmers market”
Bitter with the sweet
Chard is in season! You don’t want to miss this beautiful vegetable, it’s almost too pretty to eat. I sauté it in olive oil with garlic, salt and pepper the same way I make my collards, Brazilian style. It was the star of tonight’s delicious dinner featuring pork chops glazed with mustard and maple syrup,Continue reading “Bitter with the sweet”
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