I hope everyone had a pleasant and fun 4th of July.  We are camping in Tennessee.  From our campsite we saw three different magnificent displays of fireworks.  I always get a little teary watching them burst against the dark sky especially when a local radio station synchronizes patriotic music to the brilliant explosions.  The phrase [...]

On April 7, 2010, my husband had a heart attack.  During his stay in the cardiac ICU, I kept thinking this can’t be happening to Richard.  He eats healthier than anyone I know.  This fact was driven home several times since that scary day when our friends and family members say the same thing, “I [...]

We should strive to consume more whole grains in our diet, so I try to choose whole grain products over refined flour products.

Drape tortillas over the oven rack

I wanted to make tacos but with whole wheat taco shells, not the traditional corn taco shells.  As far as I know, whole wheat taco shells aren’t marketed.  [...]

March was the busiest month I’ve had in a long time.  For those of you who know me, you know that is REALLY busy.  Anyway, life got in the way, and I didn’t post an article during March.  I was disappointed I couldn’t get it worked in. 
Today’s article will be short, but at least I’m [...]

Hi, there, I’m Rachael Ray, and I make 30 minute meals.  Now that means in the time it takes you to watch this program, I will have made a delicious and healthy meal from start to finish…
Why do some people bash Rachael Ray?  Did you know there is even a social networking site called Rachael Ray Sucks?  How [...]

I host a healthful meals blog and occasionally get asked about rich gravies and sauces.  It seems a misconception that there’s no room for them in a weight-loss or healthy diet.  Prevention magazine recommends one tablespoon of corn starch dissolved in one cup of liquid for an easy, fat-free sauce or gravy, but corn starch [...]

Peach Cake and Fried Ice Cream
 
          When we have company I like to try out new dishes on them.  Mostly I do desserts.  This past Tuesday and Wednesday we had out-of-town guests so I fixed two brand new items which quickly made their way to the top of my keep pile.
          If you give [...]

When it’s cold outside, what’s better than a warm, sweet desert to thaw the cockles of your heart? And what’s better to do that than CHEESECAKE? Here’s a recipe for one that a friend gave me (with a little fine-tuning from me). Enjoy and stay warm! Spring will be here soon.
HOT [...]

The long wait for my newest release is almost here.  DARK SECRETS OF THE OLD OAK TREE will be on the shelves March 1.  Since this is the very first book I completed, I’m excited to finally see it in its finished state.  Yesterday, while Googling myself, I found the first review of Dark Secrets.  [...]

Did you make lofty, ambitious new year resolutions a few weeks ago?  New year’s resolutions are a tradition in our society, and I usually participate.  Then about mid-January, I lose my resolve.  Not always.  One year I set a goal to run my first marathon in October, and I succeeded.  But I’m not disciplined enough [...]