I won’t bore you with a long explanation about why I haven’t been blogging much lately. Suffice it to say that I’ve been busy unpacking, reading a lot about new ways to eat healthy and exploring Chapel Hill, NC where I now live. The farmers’ markets around here are just incredible!
When I stumbled upon rainbow [...]
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You can eat black-eyed peas even if the date isn’t January 1. Really, you can.
I’m trying to incorporate more legumes in my diet, things like beans, lentils and black-eyed peas. Legumes are low on the glycemic index scale and are a great low-fat source of protein. They are inexpensive while being rich in fiber, vitamins [...]
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Want to do something interesting with that leftover baked sweet potato that’s taking up space in your refrigerator? Try adding it to couscous and chickpeas and throw in some cumin, garlic and jalapeño too. It’s the perfect thing for a cold, wet winter evening.
Look for Israeli couscous, not instant. Israeli couscous, sometimes referred to as [...]
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