Archive for February, 2008

The great peanut butter debate

Friday, February 29th, 2008 Posted in Cooking, by Julia Boyle | 1 Comment »

After I wrote my post yesterday, I started thinking: Is low fat peanut butter really worth it? I mean, it's grainy and lacks that real peanuty punch you get in ... Read more..

Of this and that, updates health, caregiving…life

Friday, February 29th, 2008 Posted in Health, by Nancy Belle | No Comments »

It's Friday and it's been a long week. Lots of health updates in the news and more studies being released. The one that grabbed me yesterday was one featured in ... Read more..

From PB & J to candles and wine

Thursday, February 28th, 2008 Posted in Cooking, General, by Julia Boyle | 2 Comments »

I didn't used to embrace cooking for one or eating alone, especially a nice, fancy meal. I figured, "What's the point?" Why waste all those ingredients on just myself? So I ... Read more..

‘Cooking for One’ in today’s Washington Post

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008 Posted in Cooking, General, by Julia Boyle | No Comments »

The Washington Post printed a delicious article in its Food section today on cooking for one-- "The 'Whatever' Approach Is What I Do Best," by Erin Zimmer. Sign up for a ... Read more..

Who Should Tell You What To Eat?

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008 Posted in Health, by Nancy Belle | 1 Comment »

Each month Erickson Health produces newsletters that are themed with articles to help you live even better, no matter what your health. These are free.  If you want to sign ... Read more..

A smoothie start

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008 Posted in Cooking, General, by Julia Boyle | No Comments »

I believe in breakfast. I mean a good, healthy breakfast--not the sweet, sugary, syrupy kind you get at Bob Evans. And whether you're a breakfast-eater or not, the facts are ... Read more..

One cookie at a time

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008 Posted in Cooking, General, by Julia Boyle | 1 Comment »

My mom makes the world's best chocolate chip cookies. They are irresistibly chewy inside with a crispy outside and a flavor to die for. Literally. They are so unhealthy you can ... Read more..

The Wii Lives On and On And On

Tuesday, February 19th, 2008 Posted in Humor, Health, by Nancy Belle | No Comments »

Several months ago, the residents of many of our communities got hooked on bowling with Wii. Our media team created a video of the tournament between 4 communities and placed ... Read more..

Diabetes Alert Day: March 25, 2008

Monday, February 18th, 2008 Posted in Health, by Nancy Belle | 1 Comment »

20TH ANNUAL AMERICAN DIABETES ALERT® DAY  2008 is March 25, 2008. What happens that day? Millions of people who do not even know they are at rish for Diabetes, can ... Read more..

Here’s to cooking single

Friday, February 15th, 2008 Posted in Cooking, by Julia Boyle | 1 Comment »

If you're single, like me, or if the kids have fled the nest, cooking can be frustrating. Most recipes serve four to six people, not one or two. And who ... Read more..