Forgo, omit or go without using the fridge with certain foods!?! Indeed. All of these foods listed in Oxygen’s April issue (2015) are kitchen-approved and tested without a refrigerator in my personal kitchen (Litsa’s)—however, sometimes I’ll let an avocado sit […]
Read the full article →Forgo the Fridge: Foods That Should Not Be Refrigerated
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The Riddles of Juicing & Making Smoothies
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Juicing and smoothies have been a hot topic for the last couple of years. EatingWell’s nutrition editor, Brierley Wright, M.S., R.D., was asked the question, “Which is healthier juicing or making smoothies?” The question peaked my interest since I have […]
Read the full article →Lasagna Language: Layering Matters
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Lasagna is one pasta dish that is absolutely wonderful when it’s a gooey mess of tomato sauce & melted cheeses! My favorite—at least one of my favorite pasta dishes—if it is baked correctly. We’ve all had at least half a […]
Read the full article →Preparing Greens: Cooked-Green Yields
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Green vegetables are all the rage and for good reason. Kale, spinach and swiss chard provide a plethora of nutrients our bodies need. Blanched greens are easy to prepare. You simply remove leaves from the stems after washing them thoroughly […]
Read the full article →Is a Vitamix Worth the Price?
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The Vitamix has been on my list for over a year or more!?! I (Litsa) was in love with the features of this ‘high-tech’ machine from the moment I began reading reviews on it—–the recipes I read also delighted the […]
Read the full article →National Grilled Cheese Day
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April 12 is National Grilled Cheese Day—-who needs a reason why!?! You might only need to use this day to sit down alone, with a friend, or with the family to enjoy the most decadent and popular comfort food in […]
Read the full article →How to Cook Spaghetti Squash
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There are several ways to cook a spaghetti squash. I like to bake my spaghetti squash in the oven just like I bake a butternut squash. The seeds of a spaghetti squash can be roasted just like butternut squash seeds. […]
Read the full article →April’s Superfood: Limes
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Limes, a tart fruit, are small in size. They are sometimes named April’s Superfoods because they are RICH in nutritional qualities. These emeralds are great sources of vitamin C, fiber and flavonoids, powerful antioxidants that can help prevent infections and […]
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