Boost your immune system the natural way

#Middlebury I’m already bracing for cold and flu season. I’ve taken all the preventive steps that my doctor recommended. I’ve also decided to work on natural ways ... Continue Reading →

Try some spicy-cool baked chicken breasts

#Middlebury #ChickenBreasts Whenever I’m thinking about ways to add variety to chicken recipes, my spice rack always provides inspiration. Freshly ground peppercorns add a much-needed ... Continue Reading →

Tea and therapy help arthritic joints

#Middlebury #Arthritis My birthday is just around the corner. I know that not because of the date on the calendar, but because of the way my joints mimic the sound of one of my favorite ... Continue Reading →

Fall is in the air

#Middlebury Fruits and vegetables are easier to come by in the summer months than in the fall and winter. But to stay healthy and ward off diseases, it’s important to include ... Continue Reading →

Prepare sweet potatoes many ways

#Middlebury You know you’re a grown-up when you fall in love with foods you disliked as a child. I never liked sweet potatoes, but we were raised to eat what was on our plates ... Continue Reading →

My love affair with pears

#Middlebury #Pears I adore eating a perfectly ripened Bosc or Anjou pear. That first bite through that firm, greenish-golden skin into the sweet juicy fruit is a delight for the senses. ... Continue Reading →

One meal served two ways

#Middlebury I’ve prepared lunches for my family for several years, and one thing I know for sure, you’ve got to have a plan! Eating out every day is not only too expensive, ... Continue Reading →

Add more seafood to your menu

#Middlebury #Seafood At our house, we’re always searching for ways to eat healthier … on a budget. One way to do just that is to add healthly seafood to your menu at least ... Continue Reading →

Open in case of emergency

#Middlebury The past few years have produced some unusual weather. Whether you live in an area that has been hit with storm-related power outages or you just want to stock up for the ... Continue Reading →

Give cooks a break with Labor Day dish

#Middlebury #LaborDay The first Monday in September is Labor Day, a celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. It’s also a day of recognition of ... Continue Reading →