It was a happy sunny morning on Thursday, April 23 with a warm welcome by the producer, staff and co-hosts of the NBC affiliate, WCNC-TV Charlotte. Charlotte Today, co-hosted by Colleen Odegaard and Eugene Robinson, led the cooking segment as the cooking demonstration began in the making of a ‘Gluten-free Strawberry Cream Torte’ […]
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January turns a page for many in a “New Year – New You!” All the hype is on health, nutrition, fitness, losing weight (and keeping it off!). Sounds easy, huh? Like anything, if you stick to a plan and create substitutions for the foods you love, it is a little […]
Read MoreThe Best Panini Recipe
Best Panini Panini is a grilled sandwich. It’s warm, comfort food and a quick and easy autumn supper. The recipe below is written for one sandwich. You may double, triple or quadruple the recipe, depending how many hungry mouths are waiting to be fed. Adjustments may also be made for gluten-free and vegetarian diets. […]
Read MoreCalling all KIDS! – No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookie Recipe
Eat your oats! The kids are home from school and want to experiment in the kitchen. Try this no-bake cookie that they can prepare with little supervision. And, for the kid in each of us that loves the combination of chocolate and peanut butter…yum. This cookie recipe is an oldie but a goodie. As a kid, […]
Read MoreChicken Vegetable Tortellini Soup
Chicken Vegetable Tortellini Soup 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 whole organic chicken breast or 2 split breasts 3 carrots, chopped 3 celery stalks, sliced 1 large sweet onion, peeled and chopped 5 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 2 cups fresh spinach, washed and drained ½ cup freshly chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley 1 gallon fresh filtered […]
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