Great New Cookbook

In an effort to encourage my kids to continue to eat healthy, I decided that if they take part in cooking their food, they'll be more inclined to actually like new things. I discovered "Eat Fresh Food. Awesome Recipes for Teen Chefs", by Rozanne Gold. So far I have cooked several dishes and they were all fabulous. The biggest winner, by far, is the Eggless Caesar Salad with Toasted Pecans, Green Apple Croutons. My daughter makes it all by herself and it is delicous. Add some sliced chicken breast and it is a delicous complete meal. Fresh ingredients, simple steps, fun and good for you recipes....all you need is a few minutes to make a shopping list and you're ready to really enjoy some good food with your family and friends. Other hits are Spicy Sesame Noodles with Crunchy Snow Peas, Orange Molasses Sticky Pork with Blasted String Beans, and Sloppy Slaw with Carrot-Ginger Dressing. On the schedule for this weekend are Sizzling Skirt Steaks and Lime with Basil, Asparagus, and Cherry Tomatoes, Hot and Crusty Stuffed Tomatoes, and Overnight Vegetable Tabbouleh. Stay tuned for the reviews! Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy!!

What is hidden in your bread?

As I was wondering why the Arnold Select Multi Grain Sandwich Thins that had been in the bread drawer for a MONTH weren't moldy, I decided to read the label. What I discovered was not good...although touted as healthy (no high fructose corn syrup, 100 calories, high fiber), they are loaded with preservatives...and guess what was also lurking in the list.......SUCRALOSE!!!! Throw them all out now!