What toys did you play with when you were younger? I remember that one year, under the advisement of my mother’s co-worker, I was given a Kid Sister doll. It sat there in the box until it was donated to a school charity. No harm in trying, but I’m not a girly girl. I was … Read More › 
It’s that time of the week again, Fresh Friday. I headed over to Soergel’s without a plan to see what looked good and lucky for me, I spotted something that vaguely reminded me of green rolling hills and shamrocks. Watercress. With St. Paddy’s Day on Monday, and the parade going downtown as I shopped (okay, … Read More › 
In yesterday’s post, I explained the methods I use to try to stay safe at restaurants while dining out; today is about determining which foods are gluten free so you don’t get sick cooking for yourself. Yes, you can gluten yourself. I can’t say that I never did it. By not reading carefully enough or assuming … Read More › 
March’s first Fresh Friday is all about the Daikon radish. When you hear the word radish, you likely envision a bite sized red ball with a rat tail and hot white center. That’s not this one. This one is fittingly called a white radish or mooli. It is a long cylindrical root that is snowy … Read More › 
When discovering that you need to rid your life of gluten, the most straightforward way to get started is to clean eat. By that, I mean sticking primarily to meats, vegetables, fruits and the like while avoiding processed foods. The fewer the ingredients the better and the safer. Along with this transition, it is common … Read More › 
After last week’s Fresh Friday jicama hell, I headed back to fruit this week. I figured three attempts last week earned me a quick week so I took it easy on myself. No need to get frustrated a second week in a row, is there? As I wandered the rows, my eyes locked onto a … Read More › 
About a week ago, I received an email from Naturally Soergel’s in Wexford (north of Pittsburgh) about a class they were offering tonight. Seasonal Eating and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for a Healthy Body was listed as the topic. I can’t say that I popped up like a Toaster Strudel with excitement or had a feeling … Read More › 
When I picked up the parsnips at Soergel’s for Fresh Friday a couple weeks ago, I almost bought jicama instead. I debated between the two for a few minutes before concluding that the dirty looking carrot seemed less intimidating. This Fresh Friday, I’m tackling the jicama! I tackled…and it fought back. I tried and tried … Read More › 
Are you a sweet snacker or salty snacker? I have always been a salter so when I noticed a dozen recipes for baking parmesan cheese chips (basically all of which were identical) I drooled. Between being salty, gluten free and low carb, I set aside a little time to see if these were worth putting in my … Read More › 
It is Fresh Friday again and rather than aim for the vegetables, I turned towards fruit. It is fair to say that this week, I’ve been starfruit struck! I’ve had carambola (as they are also called) before but noticed that I’ve never seen anyone else pick one up at the store. Since they were on … Read More › 
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