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From My Draft Folder: Mac n’ Cheese, Not!

I’m always on to the next thing. Sometimes I move so fast, things get left behind…like the half-dozen or so half-started posts I just found in my draft folder. So while I’m currently busy working on some other things (including a no carb diet :( ), I thought I’d post a few.

This one was dated October 30, 2010. Better late than never, right? Continue Reading

Asian Mushrooms + Your Health

I try to maintain a healthy lifestyle, but I don’t have a degree in nutrition nor am I even remotely an authority* so please enjoy this recipe and take the seemingly scientific info presented as a suggestion for your own further exploration.

I’ve seen a lot lately about the issue of chronic internal inflammation, an often symptomless condition with negative consequences. It’s said that “wellness is the absence of inflammation“, and that’s enough to pique my interest and perhaps influence some of my future food choices. Continue Reading

Lentils + Escarole: 1-2-3 Easy + Tasty

An unplanned and throw together dinner that turned out so good, it would be criminal not to share it. Besides being a healthy and satisfying supper, it’s just so damn easy and tasty!

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When Cantaloupe Marries Tomatoes

I recently discovered a winning combination. It’s cantaloupe and tomatoes. They were perfect together with just a little dressing the first time I tried it. So good, in fact, that I had to do it again almost immediately.

This time I really celebrated the bounty of summer and added some other seasonal items and some salt via the olives and feta. It’s obviously simple and it’s very tasty. Try it before Summer turns to Autumn. Continue Reading

Try this Bruschetta + A Tip About Honey

I struggled with whether to call this a ‘bruschetta’ (which to me has always been a toast topped with a tomato mixture) or crostini. After some research on our friend google, I discovered that Food Blogga had already tackled the question. I’ve concluded, along with Susan, that it breaks down to the size of the bread.

Served with a salad and a glass of wine, this is a perfect summer meal — whatever the topping or nomenclature. Continue Reading

Honeydew Slush – A Healthy Summer Treat

No ice cream after dinner in the FOODalogue house. I’ve been making the MOST SIMPLE and refreshing summer treat…and it’s healthy.
2 cups of honeydew, 2 ice cubes, splash of water blended in Magic Bullet. Cheers!

Watermelon Gazpacho

watermelon, grape tomatoes, red bell pepper, peeled cucumber, red onion, garlic, almonds, toasted Italian bread, olive oil, sherry vinegar, salt, red pepper flakes – blend + chill well! Perfect poolside treat!