Are you ready to think grilling this summer? It might still be a little bit chilly outside, but it's time for some fun pops of color and flavor to start permeating that amazing brain of yours. … [Read more...]
Raspberries
April 2, 2013 · by · 7 Comments
Yes, raspberries come with tiny seeds that get stuck in your teeth, but as people say, with every benefit there comes a penalty. And raspberries have many more benefits than penalties. … [Read more...]
Individual Lemon Meringue Custards
April 1, 2013 · by · 29 Comments
Can you feel that Spring freshness in the air? Then it's time to get your lemon meringues on! These sweet treats are fun to make. They might feel a little tricky, especially if you've never mastered the meringue. Never fear; simply make half of a … [Read more...]
Making community count
March 28, 2013 · by · 6 Comments
There's nothing like thoughtful, committed citizens working together to change the world, and no volunteering opportunity is too small. I love making a difference, whether it's locally with a bunch of fun kids and adults, or here, … [Read more...]
Easter Ham
March 28, 2013 · by · 1 Comment
Looking for some simple, wonderful Easter dishes? Courtesy of Ronco.com, here's an amazing ham recipe. I have added an option for removing the juice and adding butter for a high-fat glaze instead, so you can either make two, smaller glazes, or … [Read more...]
They Like Us! Babble.com
March 27, 2013 · by · 9 Comments
A pretty sweet Babble.com panel has placed Your Lighter Side in the Top 100 Mom Food Blogs on the internet. That's pretty huge if you consider the sheer number of millions of mom food bloggers out there. Needless to say, "Hot Daikon … [Read more...]
Daikon Radish
March 27, 2013 · by · 25 Comments
The Daikon Radish The Daikon radish goes by a number of names depending on where it is being grown. The term "daikon" comes from the Japanese and literally means "large root." It is also called the Japanese radish, Chinese Radish and lo … [Read more...]
The treadmill desk and my new balance
March 27, 2013 · by · 16 Comments
I have a serious love affair with my treadmill desk. Having lost 100 pounds since the end of last August (7 months), I’m now trying to walk at least five times per week for an hour while working, to work those slow twitch muscles regularly. It's … [Read more...]
A brand new lease on Spring
March 26, 2013 · by · 9 Comments
With winter becoming a slow, distant, shivery memory, I'm ready to tackle some of my old obsessions and hobbies that have been (sadly) neglected for a while, like gardening and design (above). What hobbies will I re- indulge in this Spring? … [Read more...]
Daikon Fries
March 25, 2013 · by · 28 Comments
Based on this method: Perfect French Fries Note: I have included 10 Tablespoons of peanut oil for the entire recipes in calories/fat since that was the amount that seemed to dissipate from the pan. I prefer the … [Read more...]
Healthy food, healthy body
March 22, 2013 · by · 30 Comments
How can cooking healthy meals make me healthier? I can speak from experience: It's taken me from 90 pounds heavier in late August of 2012 to where I am now--a slimming, sassy work in progress. I love that I not only can share … [Read more...]
Dijon-Garlic-Rosemary Rubbed Lamb Roast
March 22, 2013 · by · 6 Comments
This rotisserie recipe for lamb is so succulent, you'll look for every opportunity to cook it again (not just on Easter). Since Ronco.com makes a Rotisserie, it's only fitting they share their Rotisserie recipe, but you can also bake your lamb … [Read more...]
Vitamin A and healthy eating
March 21, 2013 · by · 2 Comments
Vitamin A is a not only a vitamin, but an important antioxidant. Fighting damage from free radicals, which are oxygen molecules with unpaired electrons (the molecules grab electrons from other molecules and damage them), Vitamin A is one tough cookie … [Read more...]
Swiss Chard Casserole with Italian Sausage
March 20, 2013 · by · 20 Comments
Swiss Chard. As we mentioned here, it's phenomenal stuff. Still, sometimes, even knowing what I do about healthy, in-season produce, it's hard for me to get over my apprehensions about vegetables. Because this recipe has you wilting the … [Read more...]
Swiss Chard
March 19, 2013 · by · 17 Comments
Swiss chard is probably the perfect vegetable for people who don’t want to mess around with spinach. … [Read more...]
