Summertime Ease
Welcome to the dog days of summer and simple eating. Unlike winter, when those crock pot soups and stews hit the spot, we are now in the season of light...
Food
Mr. Non-Compliant Goes to Costco and a Summer Recipe
My husband (aka Mr. Non-Compliant) and I typically do not grocery shop together. I know that many couples do and I can only imagine what that must be like. For us, it is a near nightmare experience. Recently, we were in Costco and needed less than...
Celebrating the Summer Solstice
It’s right about now that I always wish I could slow the hands of time. We are one week out from the Summer Solstice, the day of the year that gifts us with the most daylight—about 17 hours. Well, here in the northern hemisphere anyway. June...
What I Learned In Knife Class 101
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...
Spring Cleaning for Fitness
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...
It’s Party Time!
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?...
Sometimes You Feel Like a Nut…and it’s Okay
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...
Penne Pasta with Fr. Leo
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....
Enjoy National Prime Rib Day
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...
You Can’t Out Train a Bad Diet
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...