On Monday morning I pulled out my old juicer with the intention of dedicating two days to a fresh juice fast. I wanted to do something different to start my week, determined to only consume fresh vegetable and fruit juices, and I’ve heard health experts and nutritionists say it’s good to do periodically, so…
Legumes
Roasted Spicy & Sweet Chickpeas
You can call them chickpeas or garbanzo beans, but ultimately they’re just plain yummy and I’ve loved them since I was a kid. These funny looking legumes are not only tasty, but also, high in protein, fiber, iron and magnesium. And, as my doctor reminds me, beans are extremely beneficial to us (well, me, especially)…
Boston Baked Beans – A Beantown Favorite
Homemade beans are not only yummy but, they also bring back fond memories. As a kid, one of my favorite meals was Boston Baked Beans, Boston Brown Bread and steamed hot dogs. It wasn’t the most colorful meal, but on a cold, dreary day in New England, it hit the spot. In our family, beans…