Jul 12th 10 Posted by Dawn Walker

what’s on the menu

Whats on the menu for Week of July 12th? Tuesday, July 13   Chinese Chicken Salad Thursday, July 15  Herbed Pork Loin Roast with Broccoli and Quinoa Pilaf Tuesday, July 20  Feta, Edamame & Fresh Herb Penne w/Baby Spinach Salad Click here to order or to find out more informaton. Also Available As always, there is a wide range of meals available frozen.  To see frozen options, go to my website. ... read more

Jun 30th 10 Posted by Dawn Walker

confused by rolls?

Egg Roll, Spring Roll, Summer Roll. What’s the Difference? A Quick Guide to Making a Healthy Choice.   There you are at your favorite Chinese restaurant. You’re looking at the menu trying to decide what to get: egg roll? spring roll? summer roll? Often the words are used interchangeably. What is the difference anyway? Here’s a quick and easy guide to navigating the menu and making the... read more

May 21st 10 Posted by Dawn Walker

you are what you eat

This article was written by David Bjerklie of TIME Magazine and it has been sent all over the internet. I thought you might find this interesting. Thank you David Bjerklie for such an interesting perspective on fruits and vegetables. You are what you eat, so eat well. A stupendous insight of civilizations past has now been confirmed by today’s investigative, nutritional sciences. They have shown that... read more

May 13th 10 Posted by Dawn Walker

remember playdough

What’s fun…creative….and let’s you be a kid again too?  Playdough!  Playdough (aka Play-doh) is easy to make at home, and fun for kids of all ages.  Here’s how to make your own non-toxic variety with custom colors and fragrances.  ... read more

May 4th 10 Posted by Dawn Walker

malted ball cookies

I got this recipe out of a magazine and it won 1st prize by someone named Teresa Wargo of Pulaski WI.  I can’t for the life of me figure out what magazine but these cookies are like candy.  They are super sweet and chewy.  You need: 1 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup firmed packed brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour 2 tablespoons instant hot... read more

Apr 29th 10 Posted by Dawn Walker

peppercorn facts

Did you know that there are three types of peppercorns? The black peppercorns come from the Tellicherry, Sarawak, Malabar and Vietnamese plants and vary in degrees of heat and flavor intensity. White peppercorns originate from the same plants as the black variety but are vine ripened longer and the black shell is removed before drying.  Green peppercorns are young berries and are not as sharp and complex... read more

Apr 20th 10 Posted by Dawn Walker

planning for summer

About this time of year, I hop on the internet and make a list of all the fun things I could do with my kids over the summer. There are so many free or low cost places to go when you live in Los Angeles. Over the next few weeks, I will post many ideas for fun this summer and year around. If you want to add to my list, just post a comment and I will either add to the list or send out your information in the... read more

Apr 6th 10 Posted by Marlene Bernstein

calories count

Coming soon to a menu near YOU!   They’ve been popping up all over the place: in NYC, in California… And now they’re going nationwide:  Calorie Counts!  Buried deep in the health care legislation that President Obama signed on Tuesday is a new requirement that will affect any American who walks into a McDonald’s, Starbucks or Burger King. Every big restaurant chain in the nation... read more