Many years ago my husband and I owned a marina store on the Intercoastal Waterway, where boats pulled in for fuel, bait, beer and snacks. Here’s a rendering he created of that sweet, little place: I never imagined owning a business like this, but an opportunity presented itself, and we thought it would be a…
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Pasta Salad with Basil & Mint Pesto
I adore pasta. It’s one of my weaknesses. To me, nothing screams comfort food more than a warm bowl of pasta with a big spoon. When paired with a rich/savory sauce or slathered in butter and salt, it just makes me happy. Fortunately I don’t have a diagnosed condition that forces me to stay away from…
Crispy, Crunchy Chickpeas
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…
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)…