Labor Day’s an annual holiday to celebrate the economic and social achievements of workers.    It was founded by the labor union movement which advocated eight hours for work, eight for recreation and eight hours for rest.   It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of [...]

August is one of the hottest months of the year. The key to surviving the heat is drinking plenty of water.  Do you really know all the wonderful benefits of one of the best liquids for you? Here’s a wonderful article we found on WebMD.com. 6 Reasons to Drink Water It’s no magic bullet, but [...]

We’ve paired flavorful roast beef with lite Jarlsberg cheese, smoky roasted red peppers and peppery arugula to create this gourmet grilled sandwich.  To make it even tastier we’re spreading dark rye bread with a slightly spicy ranch dressing.  Don’t worry if you don’t have a fancy Panini grill or sandwich maker… All you’ll really need [...]

Before summer fruits slip away be sure to make this fabulous vitamin and antioxidant rich meal.  In addition, this fruit salad is loaded with fiber.  It’s so tasty and refreshing.  We could eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  We also love how it comes together in minutes.  The serving size is very generous, great [...]

Summer offers a perfect opportunity to enjoy a bounty of delicious fresh fruits.  Strawberries, blueberries, watermelon, grapes, cherries, cantaloupe, peaches, plums, apricots and nectarines are just some of the fruits that are still in season.  Summer is one of the best times to saturate your body with these super nutrient rich fruits.  Like other plant [...]

There’s something really special about a homemade tomato sauce.  One of our favorites is marinara.  The secret to a really great tasting one is to add a little sugar.  Cooked tomatoes can taste a little flat and acidy.  The sugar adds the perfect amount of sweetness and enhances the flavor.   Either fresh or canned tomatoes [...]

A good tasting tomato is a glorious thing.   The trick is finding a good one.  This time of year fresh, great tasting tomatoes are overflowing at your local farmer’s markets.  Once you’ve tasted a locally grown tomato you’ll be hook.  They taste nothing like the store bought ones that have traveled for miles to get [...]

This traditional Italian dish is normally made with pounded, breaded and pan fried chicken or pork.   It’s usually topped with a bright salad.  This superb dish is super-easy to make and packed with flavor.  We’re making ours skinny and easier to prepare by starting with lean turkey cutlets that need no pounding.   We’re frying in [...]

Risotto is an elegant Italian rice dish made by stirring hot stock into a mixture of rice and sometimes onions, shallots, or garlic that have been sautéed in butter.  The stock is added in ½ cup increments while continually stirring until all the liquid is absorbed before adding more stock.  We know it sounds a [...]