Fish Soup…Otherwise Known as Chowder

Last night I made my first chowder. I was numb-scully calling it fish soup not thinking that it was “duh” – chowder.  Anyway it was delicious and worth sharing with you all.  If you’ve never made chowder, I encourage giving it a try.  It was...

A Better Bowl, A Better Serving

I think I’ve mentioned before that I’m reading a lot more these days and revisiting books long since returned to the shelf.  One of these books is One Bowl by the author Don Gerrard.  His goal is to help you appreciate and savor your food, all the while...

Chicken and Cauliflower Curry

Here’s another recipe featured by The Food Network. It’s a Giada de Laurentiis.  I really seem to like her recipes the best. It must be the Italian in me.  As always I changed some things and I’ll probably change some more the next time I make it but...

Eating Well

I found this website that I really like: EatingWell.com.  I think Eating Well started as a magazine but who needs paper when you’ve got all their delicious recipes and diet help right at your web-browsing fingertips.  I especially like their Diet, Nutrition and...

Baking, Art and Football

Well, Super Bowl Sunday turned out to be a lot more eventful then the actually Superbowl.  I’m sorry, but did anyone else think that game was a little boring?  For me the highlight of those four hours was The Who’s performance. Great light show! Anyway. In...

Two More Rainy Days & A Field Trip to LA

Well it’s raining again.  We have had more rain in the past two weeks then I’ve seen in the whole 2 1/2 years I’ve lived in California. I’m definitely not complaining. I’m actually quite jealous of all you lucky East-coasters and your two...

Chili Craze

It seems that chili is in season this time of year and I’ve unknowingly joined the trend.  I’m not sure where I got the idea to make it.  Perhaps in was the undeniable force of a collective consciousness. Whatever the reason, I was craving it, so I made...

An End to a 30 Day Challenge

Well, today is Day 30 of my fitness challenge.  I am ashamed to admit that only the first 14 days of fitness were completed.  The last 16 I have spent tending to my broken toe, which is much better, by the way.  I have, however, had a feeling of anxiousness and grief...

Finding the Time to Eat Right

People often ask me how I find the time to eat right and stay healthy.  I can tell you honestly that it’s not always easy.  But it’s also never that difficult.  With a little effort, you can have home-cooked variety at ever meal. Be creative with your...

When in Doubt, Go Home-made

On Monday, The All-Star accompanied me on my weekly food shop.  I always enjoy when my partner in crime tags along, after-all, he eats the food too, why not get stuff that he wants.  Anyway.  I mentioned that we needed some breakfast foods.  Most mornings we have...