Tag Archives: seasonal

Warming Fall Food Doesn’t Have To Be Unhealthy

Posted on September 19, 2017 by HelenFern

It always seems easier to eat a healthy, seemingly balanced, diet in the warm weather; summer tends to be full of grilled meats fresh off the BBQ, salads, and fruit smoothies.  The cravings for sugary food and heavy carbs tend … Continue reading →

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Cream of Asparagus Soup

Posted on March 29, 2017 by HelenFern

Have leftover stems from your asparagus (Like the ones left from the quiche) ?  Here’s what to do with them… Asparagus season is so short so I buy lots. I blanch some and freeze it – make pickled asparagus, and … Continue reading →

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Apple Crisp

Posted on September 17, 2015 by HelenFern

Sticking with the apple theme (I bought a LOT of honey crisp apples at the apple farm), I decided to play with an apple crisp recipe.  Hubby doesn’t usually like crisps or cobblers, but he really liked this one!!   … Continue reading →

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