Do you enjoy eating Vietnamese food? Here in Southern California, there are many Vietnamese restaurants and grocery stores that specialize in this type of food. There is a section of Orange County known as Little Saigon where I like to shop. The grocery stores tend to have an emphasis on fresh foods at great prices. […]
Books
Diabetes Comfort Food Cookbook
Do you follow a diabetes friendly diet? Even if you don’t have diabetes yourself, you’ve probably got family and friends who do. This book proves that diabetic meals can be delicious and satisfying. When I was a kid, I remember there being a very small section at the grocery store for diabetics. It didn’t look […]
Vegan with a Vengeance by Isa Chandra Moskowitz
Are you a vegan or do you eat vegan, animal-free foods on meatless Monday or at other times? Have you considered a plant based diet? Isa Chandra Moskowitz has been making vegan meals fun and delicious for over a decade! Vegan with a Vengeance is a collection of more than 150 recipes that anyone can enjoy, […]
Crooked Heart by Lissa Evans
Are you ready for an entertaining black comedy? When done right, this genre with odd characters and twisted situations can be lots of fun. Crooked Heart is a well written dark comedy set in London during World War II. A clever orphan and a desperate widow form an unlikely bond that brings out the best (worst?) in […]
The Ultimate Mediterranean Diet Cookbook
Who wants to eat delicious food and live a long and healthy life? When those of us in the United States think of dieting, it often involved lots of “don’ts” and specialized, processed diet foods. For those who live in the Mediterranean area, it’s all about enjoying life, staying active and eating good food. That […]
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
To Kill a Mockingbird is one of my all time favorite books. I read it for a school assignment many years ago and have read it many times since then. With each reading, I always seem to notice something new. The poignant story of injustice and of the importance doing the right thing even if […]