Category Archives: Nutrition

Vintage Side Dishes

I come from a long line of terrific cooks.  My Mom can make an extraordinary meal out of nothing.  My Mother-in-law was a great cook too!  We have many recipes passed down through the generations, many of which are high in calories and fat.  Considering people used the ingredients they had in the “old days,” many of the ingredients were eggs, cream and lard.  Times have changed.  I still use many of my relative’s recipes—but only once or twice a
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Gearing up for Thanksgiving with Lactose Intolerance + Pumpkin Bread Pudding

I have a soft spot for bread pudding and when I add pumpkin to the mix that spot gets even softer! This bread pudding is perfect for this time of year. I consider bread pudding to be a bit of an indulgence because it is made with lots of cream and whole milk. We should all take the time to enjoy and appreciate the foods we love (aka indulge every once in a while), but that can be more challenging when you
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7 Ways to Create a Diabetes-Friendly Holiday

Those with diabetes face a food balancing act, especially during the holidays.  Having diabetes doesn’t have to keep people from enjoying the “foods” of the holidays, says Nancy Hughes, author of the 15-Minute Diabetic Meals cookbook.  Below are my favorite tips from a recent article in the American Profile that will benefit everyone during the holidays.

  1. “The way people with diabetes should eat is the way we should all eat.”  says Linda Gassenheimer, author of Fast and Flavorful; Great
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