Mama D’s Turkey Burger Adventure

I never thought that I would be touting the wonders of a turkey burger, but here I am touting the wonders of a turkey burger. Up until now as I said on Face Book, other than opening a box and throwing frozen pink hockey pucks on a grill I had no experience. There is a… Continue reading Mama D’s Turkey Burger Adventure

The Salad Days of Summer

When I was growing up, summer signaled the change from basic iceberg lettuce salads to something a little more interesting. Whether it was green bean salad flavored with mint or tomatoes in a garlicky vinaigrette, my mother’s summer salads were a welcome treat. In my newly healthier approach to cooking, salads are a big part… Continue reading The Salad Days of Summer

As The Grill Burns (in a good way)

The weather has been beautiful; sunny, warm, with low humidity and occasional rain that really hasn’t interfered with anything but has done wonders for the plants. The grill has been working overtime and I couldn’t be happier about it. In fact, grilled items were part of every dinner this last week. That’s not to say… Continue reading As The Grill Burns (in a good way)

Mama D’s Next Fruit Adventure: Fruit, It’s What’s For Dessert

Summer is almost here and the time is right for writing more about fruit. This time I decided to focus on dessert, and yes there is more than enough room in my healthier lifestyle for dessert. Fruit just naturally adds a healthy aspect to any sweet treat. Since fruit is naturally sweet the amount of… Continue reading Mama D’s Next Fruit Adventure: Fruit, It’s What’s For Dessert

Mama D’s First Fruit Adventure…Admitting the Love

It will never be said that Mama D doesn’t love her vegetables. Even before I took the healthier fork in the road, veggies have always been center stage in my cooking. Fruits on the other hand, have taken a back seat to almost everything. Aside from a  fruit dessert, very little has been said about… Continue reading Mama D’s First Fruit Adventure…Admitting the Love