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Paris, France
Fireworks over the Eiffel Tower, the Statue of Liberty on the Seine, and 45 miles of walking through 2,000 years of history! My husband surprised me with a trip to Paris, and after not traveling much since our big Greece trip last summer, I had serious wanderlust...
Red Skin Potato Salad
Serves: 6 - 10 Ingredients: 3 to 5 lbs red skin potatoes 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 2 to 3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped ½ to ¾ cup mayonnaise (start with less, add more, if needed) ¼ to ⅓ cup white wine vinegar 2 tsp to 2½...
One Year Later: What Comes After Goal Weight?
One year ago this month, I reached my goal weight. At the time, it felt like crossing a finish line. After all, that was the number I had been working toward. The number I had imagined would finally bring a sense of relief after years of losing weight, regaining it,...
Brian’s Signature Spicy Wings
Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 lb chicken wings Sea salt Ground black pepper Garlic powder Sauce: ¼ stick butter, melted ⅔ cup sriracha 1 tbsp brown sugar 3 cloves garlic, minced Instructions: Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. Season generously with...
What I’ve Been Up To… Beyond the Kitchen.
Hi, It's been a while since my last "Food for Thought" post back in September where I shared my 110-pound weight loss story. You've been getting recipes from me here and there since then, but I realized I never really updated you on what else has been happening. So,...
Marinated Grilled Swordfish
Serves: 4 Ingredients: 4 (4 -6 oz) wild-caught swordfish steaks ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 1½ tbsp honey 1½ tbsp Bragg’s liquid aminos (or soy sauce) 1 tsp lemon zest ½ tsp dried parsley ½ tsp dried thyme ¾ tsp garlic, minced ½ tsp finely ground sea...