Category Archives: Health

Perfect Fall Soup ~ Perfected

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Sewfrench

High in nutrition and low in calories, this soup is sunshine in a bowl.  It will hit the spot on chilly, fall days. The taste of oranges with ginger and undertones of onion and garlic? Oh no, people, this is … Continue reading →

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How I make a basic Marinara

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Sewfrench

Get your skillet smoking hot and add a twirl of olive oil. Sprinkle in some cayenne pepper flakes, cook just until your eyes start to burn or if you remembered to turn on the vent fan until the air is spicy. … Continue reading →

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How to eat like an Italian

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Sewfrench

Start your day, early, at the Farmer’s Market choose a beautiful variety of heirloom tomatoes.  Include some of your own, if you have them.  The Green Zebra, on the right, is from our deck. After cubing your tomatoes heavily douse … Continue reading →

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Trying not to OD…….

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Sewfrench

…..but the blueberries are SO good this year!  Huge and supersweet. Prices aren’t so sweet because of the heavy rain that came at picking time….  Some of the berries weren’t able to get to the market.  I also hear tales … Continue reading →

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Have you had your Omega 3’s today??

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Sewfrench

It’s that time of year, again.   In our neck of the woods it’s time for fresh salmon.  We all know, by now, we should be eating fresh fish several times a week and especially the fatty acid fish like … Continue reading →

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It’s just another Minty Monday……

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Sewfrench

Have you ever grown mint?  If you have you know what an aggressive little bugger it can become.  Even when grown in a planter, on your deck, come July, it will take off like a hot bottle rocket.  There is … Continue reading →

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What is better on a cold and rainy day

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Sewfrench

….than a bowl of tomato soup? A bowl of homemade tomato soup goodness. That’s what I’m talking about. Tomato Soup printer friendly version 3 good-sized shallots, sliced and diced 3 smaller garlic cloves, chopped up A sprinkling of cayenne flakes … Continue reading →

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Bring it on, summer!

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Sewfrench

Having the Pollo- pescatarian daughter home, from college, has stirred up some delicious new favorites! With graduation in the rear view, we’ve been really busy getting her moved back home. Lots of packing, unpacking, running, doing stairs, organizing and donating. … Continue reading →

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I Know, I Know, I Know…….

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Sewfrench

I’ve been really busy.  I do plan on coming back here.  Hopefully, within the week.  Please don’t give up on me..  LOL! Many things going on, many at one time, but the one thing that has remained constant in my … Continue reading →

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Do you believe in fortune cookies???

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Sewfrench

So, Peter’s a sushi freak, right?  You knew that…. Well, I am a hot and sour soup freak.  I love spicy.  I love vinegary.  I love Shang Hai Ichiban.  Especially their Hot and Sour Soup.  It is the best of … Continue reading →

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