Lovely Little Plates
The tradition of tapas in Spain goes back a long way, but today, extends well beyond Spanish cuisine. The whole idea is to have…
Cooking with Cast Iron
Like seared meats and veggies? You'll love cast iron. Here are some of the benefits of cooking with cast iron and a few hints for…
Chives
My chives were the first thing to come up in my herb garden every year. As soon as the snow melted I could see their little heads…
Potatoes and the Glycemic Index
Zola Blog,Carbohydrates,Featured Posts
Enjoy potatoes in moderation and use these hints to make healthier choices.
Clean Grillin’
Now that we’re in the peak of the grilling season I hope these things give you the incentive to take good care of your grill. I…
How to Zolafy a Dessert Recipe
I’m one of those lucky people who can read a recipe and taste it in my head. I hope you are one too, but if you’re not, with a…
The Path to Becoming Non-Diabetic
Zola Blog,A New Normal,Featured Posts
If someone close to you is struggling with managing their Type 2 diabetes, please tell them to have hope. They are not as…
The Only Chocolate You Should Eat
Want to eat chocolate and stay healthy? Dark chocolate is your best choice.
Why Resolutions Fail
Over 50% of Americans make some kind of resolution and for many, the promise made is to lose weight, and for most, it’s a failed…
Brain Gunk
New studies have been published to show that obesity harms most organs in your body, and your brain is no exception. The…
Sloppy Christmas
This makes quick work out of feeding a crowd of people who arrive at different times.
Holiday Aromatherapy – Simmering Spices for Your Kitchen
This isn’t a recipe for food you can eat. This is a recipe for making your house smell wonderful for the holidays.
Christmas Shopping
What I thought I’d do today is lay out how I organize myself to keep my shopping stress down during the holidays. Maybe some of…
My Favorite Appliance
Gone are the days when I would regularly pull out my big food processor, or my massive mixer, or my mondo blender that could mix…
The Art of the Antipasti Tray
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What's antipasti? An appetizer usually consisting of an assortment of foods, such as smoked meats, cheese, fish, and vegetables.…
My Cooking Mentor
My mother would have turned 101 this year. I still miss her although she’s been gone for decades. At parties, people often asked…
The Legend of “Stingy Jack”
From the fine folks at the History Channel comes the history of the Jack O’ Lantern. I didn't know the origin of carving…
Beware the Perils of Plastic
I recently received this article from Bon Appetit outlining why you should NEVER even heat food in plastic in a microwave. If you…
39th Wedding Anniversary
Even though the countdown to this year’s anniversary is on, we will be happy just being together.
The Spotless Giraffe
Have you heard about the spotless giraffe? She was born a couple of months ago in Limestone, TN. She’s already 6’ tall of…