Since I have finally become a responsible adult, I decided I ought to know how to properly use kitchen knives. This being the case, I took a Basic Knife Skills class this week. I visited Mrs. Dornberg’s Culinary Experience in Highland for this specialty class. After...
It’s the time of year when I feel the need to let go of things in my environment that no longer bring me joy. Relax; I’m keeping Mr. Non-Compliant and the dog. Over the years, I’ve collected books the way Imelda Marcos collected shoes. (However, I...
Graduations, Confirmations, Communions…the parties are in full force, and Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner. All these celebrations are filled with delectable foods and cupcakes with gobs of colorful frosting, not to mention bowls of assorted chips. What is a fit person to do?...
These delightful lemon lovelies are dairy free and a childhood favorite of my boys. 1 cup unbleached flour ½ cup (1 stick) softened Earth Balance Soy Free Buttery Sticks ¼ cup powdered sugar 1 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice ½ teaspoon baking powder ...
I think nuts sometimes get a bad rap, and it’s not fair. Nuts of all varieties (almonds, pecans, walnuts, etc.) and seeds (pumpkin, sesame, flax, sunflower) contain protein and therefore provide us with energy. Peanuts are technically not a nut, but a legume. Nuts and seeds...
I recently attended the inaugural Northwest Indiana Catholic Women’s Conference. It was an energizing day spent with over 600 women from the Diocese of Gary, sharing friendship, faith, fun and FOOD! We enjoyed listening to several speakers, including Bishop Donald J. Hying and Father Leo Patalinghug....
April 27 is the day that has been designated National Prime Rib Day. This is important for all of you meat lovers out there. I’m not a big steak/prime rib eater, so this one is not usually on my radar. I draw attention to this because...
Fitness begins with food. Why? Because you can't out train a bad diet. When it comes to diet vs. exercise, you need both for best results. CLICK HERE to watch an official experiment of pizza vs. cardio I did my own experiment as well, so I could share...
New to Northwest Indiana is Float Sixty. Since going for a float seemed like a great way to practice meditation and relaxation, I decided to give it a try. This is a wellness practice that in order to report on, I had to first experience. I...
Some folks think that eating healthy is hard and boring. Really? Say it isn’t so. It isn’t so. There is an easier way. Rather than following a food plan that may include foods you don’t particularly like and meal prep that is ridiculous, try the “just a...