Archive for November, 2006


[ January 24, 2007; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] The Southbay School of Cooking presents:

Gestational diabetes is one of the most common complications of pregnancy and type 2 diabetes is one of the fastest growing health problems. A holistic nutritionist, shares what foods to eat and avoid, how often to eat, and delicious recipes designed to keep your health [more...]


One of the great things about cooking a turkey is the leftovers.

I remember Thanksgivings past when when my mother and when my grandmother was living — we would spend hours in the kitchen peeling, chopping, stuffing, and doing all the dishes. This was either before the dishwasher or my family was not affluent enough to [more...]


cranberry pieThis easy Cranberry Raisin Pie recipe is one of my personal favorites and is a holiday tradition with my family.  I save it for Thanksgiving and Christmas — it is that special.  Tart and sweet with lots of texture; what is there not to like?  I have [more...]


Confessions…someone more clever than I but anonymous wrote the above quote but I’m sure many more than I have used it.

I prefer my coffee strong and black. French roast coffee is my first choice but sometimes I will add a sprinkling of cinnamon or a tsp. of Droste cocoa to the freshly ground coffee prior [more...]

Zone Diet - Let’s Get Zoned


Are you ready to ditch bad carbs for moderate amounts of protein, good carbohydrates, and essential fats? The Zone Diet is not some magical place yet it’s the place you want to be.

You’re in the desirable Zone when your body enters into a state of hormonal balance by keeping your insulin level at just [more...]