A Tribute To My Father-In-Law
My dear, sweet father-in-law, Paul. I am dedicating this post to my 93-year old father-in-law, Paul, who just passed away this week. Paul immigrated to the United States in 1951, where he received his Master's degree in engineering from the University of Michigan and his PhD from Columbia University. He was a devoted husband, and was married to my mother-in-law for 50 years before her passing 4 years ago. Not only was he an extremely intelligent man, but one of the dearest, most loving … [Continue Reading...]
The Low Residue Diet/Low Fiber Diet
Pureed Beet Carrot Soup - a healthy soup while on a Low Fiber/Low Residue diet. A healthy diet typically includes foods high in fiber. Fiber is usually recommended as part of a healthy diet because it helps to normalize bowel movements, lower blood cholesterol levels and control blood sugar levels. However, in certain circumstances, a Low Residue or Low Fiber Diet may be recommended. A Low Residue or Low Fiber Diet is typically only recommended for a short period of time (as … [Continue Reading...]
Chinese Szechuan Spicy Fish Soup
Chinese Szechuan Spicy Fish SoupLast week, my husband treated me to dinner at a Szechuan (also known as Sichuan or Szechwan) restaurant in New York City called Wu Liang Ye, that serves authentic Szechuan cuisine. In the town that I live in, there are no authentically Chinese restaurants, let alone Szechuan. For anyone who is familiar with Szechuan cuisine, you know what I'm talking about when I tell you that Szechuan food is spicy hot and bold in flavor, leaving your mouth tingling with the … [Continue Reading...]
Gluten/Oat/Casein/Soy Free “Clif” Granola Bars
Gluten/Dairy/Soy Free "Clif" Granola Bars I've been looking for a healthy protein/granola bar in the local supermarkets that is free of gluten, casein, soy, and oats. This has proven to be quite a challenge. Most granola bars contain oats, and protein bars often contain casein or soy. Recently, my allergic child was wishfully dreaming of eating a Clif Bar, one of the many protein bars on supermarket shelves. I perused the ingredient label and not only were oats one of the … [Continue Reading...]
A Collection of Pureed Soups {Curried Cauliflower Potato Soup and Creamy Cannellini Bean Soup Recipes}
Creamy Carrot Soup with Coconut Milk Not only are Pureed Soups pure comfort food, but they're also perfect for anyone on a liquid diet or a pureed/soft food diet. Whether you're recovering from a cold, wisdom tooth extraction or dental surgery, or having trouble swallowing, pureed soups are the perfect medium for making sure you get a nutritious meal even when you're not feeling at your best. Recently, I made some pureed soups for a friend who is fighting cancer. She's a true cancer … [Continue Reading...]
Gluten-Free Irish Soda Bread
Gluten-Free Irish Soda Bread with Organic Strawberry JamThis week as I caught up with a few friends over some Irish Soda Bread and tea, I thought about what my family would eat this Thursday in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. Although I'm not a big fan of corned beef and cabbage, or of Irish Soda Bread (I find it a bit too dry), I am a believer in traditions. So, with St. Patrick's Day just a few days away, I set out to make a gluten-free version of Irish Soda Bread so my gluten-allergic … [Continue Reading...]
Gluten-Free Hot Soft Pretzel
Gluten-Free Hot Soft Pretzel One of the treats that my 8-year old son has been craving lately is a hot soft pretzel. Now that he's on a gluten-free diet, I've been learning to bake quick breads and snacks (e.g., pumpkin muffins, almond scones, banana bread, granola bars), but I hadn't tried baking yeasted breads yet. I haven't made any yeasted breads or pretzels for that matter in a really long time. I was procrastinating as I knew I had to dedicate quite a bit of time to making these … [Continue Reading...]
Guest Post by Ayngelina of Bacon is Magic {Ecuadorian Menestra Recipe}
Ayngelina of Bacon is MagicI am so pleased to present a guest post by one of my favorite bloggers, Ayngelina of Bacon is Magic.Ayngelina left her job, boyfriend, apartment and friends to explore Latin America solo, to figure out what her life is all about. What I love most about Bacon is Magic is Ayngelina's down to earth, honest, tell it like it is voice. I feel like I am sitting across the table from her at one of the cafes she's visiting when I read her posts, and can imagine myself climbing … [Continue Reading...]
Eating Healthy Made Easy – Top Three Healthy Eating Websites
Warm Quinoa With Fresh Blackberries and Toasted Pecans Recently, I reviewed three Healthy Eating websites for Associated Content. The websites I reviewed have lots of healthy recipes and resources for anyone starting to eat more healthily as well as anyone who is just looking for more ways to eat healthily on a daily basis.Please check it out my article Eating Healthy Made Easy - Top Three Healthy Eating Websites for the complete review. What are your favorite healthy eating websites? … [Continue Reading...]
David Chang and Doenjang Chigae (Korean Bean Paste Stew)
Doenjang Chigae or Korean Bean Paste StewRecently, I read an article in Food and Wine about David Chang, the mastermind and celebrated chef behind Momofuku Noodle Bar,and four other restaurants in New York City. David Chang skyrocketed to fame after opening Momofuku Noodle Bar and has been on an unbelievable roll since then. Although I've yet to have the privilege of dining at any of his restaurants (they are near impossible to get into!), I have admired David Chang from afar. He seems like a … [Continue Reading...]
