Yes, I’m still in Panama. Today we thought we were headed for the mountains. We were confused. It happens to us when we’re on vacation- well, actually it happens not on vacation too! I’m dreaming of Spanish food because on this island, we have Italian. We did have a fabulous risotto with artichokes a couple…
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Chickpea and Olive Salad
This is another great summer salad. It has an ingredient we haven’t talked about before, Sweet Chili Sauce. You’ll find it in the Asian section of the grocery store or in Asian markets. Don’t let the name fool you, it’s hot, very hot. Beans are a larger part of our diet lately, so I’ve been…
Bean Chalupas (Slow Cooker)
This is a Lovejoy family recipe, that’s really delicious, easy, and perfect for Cinco de Mayo. I made some very slight changes, because you know I just can’t help myself! PrintBean Chalupas (Slow Cooker) Yield: 10-12 This recipe is a complete meal, and one you’re going to want to make on a regular basis.IngredientsChalupas 1…
Chorizo Meatballs With Rice and Beans (Slow Cooker)
Making your own chorizo is a little bit of trouble but oh so worth it, because it’s almost impossible to find a really good product. I’ve made this chorizo out of ground turkey, ground pork, whatever. It always works and is delicious. This is “love your spices” time because you’re going to use a lot…
Natural Fixes for Your Health
Need some natural ways to help you sleep? A couple hours before bed, Real Age suggests one of these: Almonds Banana Skim milk Oatmeal Wholewheat bread For the full article, click here. ________________________________________________________________ Three new reasons to worry about BPA (like in plastics), and six ways to avoid it, click here. I didn’t know it’s…