April 2012

Hall of Fame Pigs

April 30, 2012 Cookies

What a busy weekend!! I’ve never been more happy to see Monday. There was a baseball game, kitchen creations, bell choir rehearsal, church, and even a flash mob at the Hatch Shell. But the absolute highlight was to see my kid sister inducted into North Reading’s Hornet Hall of Fame. She was an incredible athlete [...]

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Flickin’ Peas

April 27, 2012 Chili/Soup/Stew

Flickin’ Peas by Julie Robarts This is the story of a boy (now a man). Eating green peas was just not in his plan. He tried every ploy to keep them from his mouth, Hiding them east, west, and north, and, yes, south. But his one favorite spot for flicking them all Was the decorative planter hung on [...]

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Happy One-Year Blogiversary to JWJ!

April 26, 2012 Blogging

Whew, that was fast! One year since I posted my Hello to the world?! C’est impossible! Blogging has become my new favorite hobby, and has all but displaced my attempts to keep up with those desperate housewives, support singing idols, and organize a scrap-booking room in my house.  S’alright, though – this is so much [...]

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Wilted Greens with Egg Topper

April 25, 2012 Eggs

Every where I look, it seems there is a fried egg sitting on top of some thing or another. I’ve seen eggs on top of pizza, spaghetti carbonara, a burger, and, most recently, on Meg‘s salad. That egg always looks so happy and king-of-the-hill like, and makes any dish yell, “I’m fun! EAT ME!” I love eggs. [...]

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Mad Muffin Mania! Nutella Banana Muffins

April 23, 2012 Bananas

Yes, you read that right. Nutella and bananas. In a muffin. All the yum without the guilt. Why? Because these little darlins are packed with good stuff, and light on the fat. Baking with bananas means you get a tender crumb using much less oil. The whole wheat flour adds fiber and vitamins, the non-fat [...]

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Holy Broccoli! (a.k.a. Broccoli Sunshine Salad)

April 20, 2012 Bacon

Broccoli Sunshine Salad. Sounds amazing doesn’t it? It is! But first, a story on how this salad entered my life Back in the early 90′s, I was the clinical dietitian at a small nursing home and retirement center for the Sisters of Charity order of nuns. It was a curious place to work, virtually overflowing [...]

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Pumpkin Spice Pancakes with Honey Cinnamon Butter

April 18, 2012 Breakfast/Brunch

If you need a reason to get up in the morning, these pancakes might just be it. These whole-grain spheres of awesomeness are incredible -  the sweetness of pumpkin mixed with the lovely trio of cinnamon, allspice and ginger is absolutely perfect.  Add the honey cinnamon butter and you’ve got a whole other level of deliciosity. Four kids [...]

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Quick and Easy: Quinoa and Chicken Bowls

April 16, 2012 Chicken

Holy Guacamole! It’s Patriot’s Day here in Boston, and it’s gonna be a hot one!! This is too hot for New England in April. Too hot for Marathon Monday. And certainly too hot for any serious cooking. Already moaning about having to make dinner?  Don’t. Toss together this dish instead for a quick and healthy light supper. Quinoa, chicken, peas and [...]

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Flat Out Fun!

April 11, 2012 Flatout flatbread

When it comes to acknowledging the perks of one’s chosen profession, I’m pretty sure dietitians rock the “free stuff” category. Who doesn’t love getting coupons, lunch boxes, spices, and, of course, food, in the mail? Yep, it’s great to be a dietitian! This was evident, once again, when I received a couple of cases of product [...]

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Turkey Sausage with Peppers and Onions

April 9, 2012 Quick and Easy Meals

Happy day-after-Easter! I hope your day was full with family, good times, and something sweet. I can check off all three, plus a couple of laughs as well. While performing with the bell choir at church (yes, I am a ding-a-ling and proud of it),  I was so enthusiastically ringing my bells that I nearly knocked the music [...]

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