3rd Annual Chili Contest: Entry #2 – Maui Chili

3rd Annual Chili Contest: Entry #2 – Maui Chili

I’m so confused by my Illini. Yes, we played a non-BCS over the weekend…but we beat the snot out of them. My feeling on Saturday must be what it’s like for Alabama or USC each…

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Meatless Monday: Peanut Butter Yogurt Fruit Dip

Meatless Monday: Peanut Butter Yogurt Fruit Dip

  My friend Mary was in town this weekend. Being the sweet friend that she is, she said that as soon as I had started blogging years ago, she knew it would be a great…

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Grilled Pork Tenderloin Satay

Grilled Pork Tenderloin Satay

Chicago was a hot one yesterday. I barely squeaked out 4 miles before calling it quits from the heat. I had to stop at my brother’s work to grab a drink of water…and at the…

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Meatless Monday: Caramelized Cabbage and Onion Pasta with Bread Crumb

Meatless Monday: Caramelized Cabbage and Onion Pasta with Bread Crumb

One thing I love about my new job is the freedom to change the menu, provide people with wholesome food, and to keep things interesting and fresh. And lucky for me, my staff and hospital…

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Pasta with Tomatoes, Pine Nuts and Raisins

Pasta with Tomatoes, Pine Nuts and Raisins

The insanity of the week has carried over into the weekend, I’m afraid to say. I woke up to a Lily who was clearly miserable, dragging her backside along the carpet. Dog owners generally know…

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So…I’m writing a cookbook!!!!

So…I’m writing a cookbook!!!!

On Friday, July 6th I got an email that made me squeal. Just the subject line, “Prevention RD Cookbook?,” was enough to send me into full-out hysteria — disbelief, excitement, and every other emotion under…

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