Today I want to talk to you about the Paleo diet. I am not a doctor so I am not saying anything from a medical point of view, just personal observation. I have seen so many people in our store on the Paleo diet, and they all look healthy and vibrant. I decided I had to experience this lifestyle. As some of you may know I started the Paleo lifestyle on May 1st. My experience has been fantastic. I have…
Is your recipe box like an old friend? Mine is. At one point I tried to organize my recipes and copy all of the recipes onto matching recipe cards. Now, several years later I love the treasure hunt as I go through the recipes and see the scraps of paper with the recipes hurriedly written down. These are the best. As I make these recipes, I remember the person that shared their recipe with me. It always gives me a…
This side dish is a great accompaniment–no matter what your main dish is for the Christmas Holiday. This is another Gluten-Free recipe contributed by John Piscatello. Again, thank you John for your contribution. Sweet Potato Casserole 6 to 8 Cups of mashed sweet potatoes (5 to 6 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, sliced thick and boiled until tender. Drain and mash with a potato masher. Canned Sweet Potatoes can be substituted.) 3/4 Cup of Butter (1 1/2 sticks) melted or very…
Christmas is just around the corner. Don’t panic–enjoy the season. When we get stressed out, we really miss out on so much. With that said, I have 2 great Gluten-Free recipes to share with you. These were developed by John Piscitello. Thank you for your contribution this week. Gluten-Free Carrot Cake In a mixing bowl add the following: 4 Large eggs, well beaten (eggs should be at room temperature) 2 cups of sugar 1 1/2 cups of vegetable oil 3…