Monthly Archives: August 2015

Seafood and pasta, thank you Giada

Posted on August 26, 2015 by

I’d sub in whole wheat or Barilla Plus pasta for regular spaghetti, and leave out the salt (you don’t need it to cook spaghetti, that’s an old wives’ tale). Continue reading →

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Food coloring and what we eat — a real eye-opener

Posted on August 25, 2015 by

The food industry has been moving away from artificial colors, the Associated Press reported recently. The reason — consumers don’t want anything artificial in their foods these days. I read the story first in the New York Post and then … Continue reading →

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Always hungry? Welcome to my world; this might help

Posted on August 24, 2015 by

Former Biggest Loser trainer Jillian Michaels has these suggestions for dealing with a big appetite. Continue reading →

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Going off my diet in the foothills of Austin — hello County Line

Posted on August 19, 2015 by

The combo plate came with one giant beef rib and the brisket. In days gone by, I could easily eat three beef ribs. Continue reading →

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Roaring Fork in Austin, when you want just one great steak

Posted on August 18, 2015 by

A good quality fillet served rare can literally melt in your mouth…and this one did just that. It was sumptuous beyond description. Continue reading →

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Eastside Cafe, a little Austin gem deep in the heart of Texas

Posted on August 17, 2015 by

What made up for the slightly dry tuna was the lemonade served here. Rather than just juice, it was more like the lemon ice of my youth. Continue reading →

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Making fruit salad from old fruit can taste great

Posted on August 14, 2015 by

On hot summer nights when something light is in order, fruit salad can be my dinner instead of just a snack or side dish. Continue reading →

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Life three years after angioplasty

Posted on August 13, 2015 by

I try to enjoy every moment now and not constantly look ahead in my life, which I always had done. It is a dramatic change in temperment that I’m still learning to handle. Continue reading →

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Milwaukee Brewers’ chicken choices strike out

Posted on August 13, 2015 by

Chicken breast sandwiches have become my ballpark food these days. Even they come on salt-filled buns and likely have a lot of salt on them, but they’re at least lower fat than hot dogs or those delicious brats. Seattle’s ballpark … Continue reading →

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St. Paul’s Fish Co., in Milwaukee, a great seafood choice

Posted on August 12, 2015 by

The scallops didn’t have a great sear on them, something anyone who watches Hell’s Kitchen will know is not easy to do. But they tasted wonderfully fresh and I enjoyed the salsa. Continue reading →

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