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June is National Dairy Month and National Mango Month 23 -  Praline Day 27 -  Pineapple Day 28 -  National Ceviche Day

1 medium peach, peeled and chopped 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed ½ cup chopped sweet red pepper 3 Tb finely chopped red onion 1...

Summer Vegetables Summer is a fantastic time to enjoy a bounty of fresh, flavorful vegetables. Eating seasonally means you're getting...

Despite their wonderfully sweet and juicy taste, which might lead you to believe they're high in sugar and calories, peaches are actually...

The worst part about being sick is the boredom. You have all time in the world, but not enough energy to do the things you were putting...

I recently had a health scare. I ended up in the hospital with pneumonia. Let me start from the beginning. I went on vacation and caught a cold. After a few days, I felt very crappy and couldn't breathe. So, I went to urgent care, as I couldn't get an appointment with my primary care doctor. After about 15 minutes, the person assessing me stated she thought I had pneumonia, but there was no way to know for sure, so I needed to go to the emergency room.

Veggie Nicoise Salad 1 can (16oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced 1 lb. small red potatoes...

Spring has sprung. The weather is improving, presenting a perfect opportunity to add physical activity and exercise to your daily...

May National Barbecue Month National Strawberry Month 5 -  Cinco De Mayo 15 -  Chocolate Chip Day 25 -  Wine Day 30 -  Mint Julep Day

There are three (3) main types of peas. English or garden peas, snow peas and sugar snap peas. Within the types, there are over 190...

Mindfulness I have a friend who starts out her day with a reminder to be "sparkly", because she is. I have another friend who starts out...

I have always called myself a creature of habit. I have even thought of it as a badge of honor. I am starting to reevaluate. Being a...

April is National Garlic Month and National Grilled Cheese Month April is National Grilled Cheese Month 4  - Ramen Noodle Day 6  -...

It’s cherry blossom season and I found two quotes I felt were appropriate.  "What a strange thing! To be alive beneath cherry blossoms." ...

Asparagus is a perennial flowering plant. Widely cultivated as a vegetable crop, its young shoots are used as a Spring vegetable. Since...

Maybe it’s the Martha Stewart influence, but as I was planning my garden this year, it struck me how I like to consider companion...