Peg’s Blog
Food & lifestyle ideas to keep you healthy
Cranberry Season Is Here
Cranberries are a major crop in Southeastern Massachusetts and harvesting is a sight to experience if you are able. Makepeace Cranberry Company in Wareham MA is a fine place to visit and to buy the freshest of cranberries.
PCOS Recipe Recommendations
PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) is a hormone disruption for women of childbearing age. Women with PCOS may not ovulate, have high levels of androgens, and have many small cysts on the ovaries.
Use these recipes for Brussels Sprouts, Tacos and Citrus Salad to support a healthy you.
Smoothies? Here's How
Smoothies serve a dual purpose for me -
they are a portable meal when you can’t eat at home or at a table
when done right, they contain essential nutrients without too much sugar
4 Whole Grains for Breakfast
Incorporate healthy whole grains into your breakfast planning. They make a nourishing backdrop for your fruit, nuts and yogurt.
Kitchen Renovation - Part II
We’re going into Week 3 of our kitchen renovation. They promised 4-6 weeks. Will it be so? In the meantime, check out some of the cooking that can happen without a kitchen.
Simple Summer Meals
Eating well in summer should not take up a lot of time. View these simple recipes for breakfast and lunch along with images of each.
Easy Summer Dishes
Quinoa, spiced broccoli and a kale smoothie are favorite summer foods. Try these easy to make recipes.
Using Fennel for Flavor and Health
Fennel is a vegetable with a licorice flavor. Read the many ways you may use it.
Spiced Pears & Pomegranates
Autumn calls for pears, pomegranates and warming spices. Try this lovely, simple dessert.
Corn Chowder
Corn chowder is sure to please on those late summer days when corn is fresh and there's a chill in the air. Try this simple recipe.
Need a Meal in a Hurry? Make Your Freezer Work for You
Want to make a meal in a jiffy? Have these 6 items in your freezer and it will be a snap.
Watch this Video for an Easy Lunch
I hear from a lot of women that cooking is something that takes too much time. To me, the thing that makes it all work is having the ingredients on hand.
Kale in the New Year
Kale is ranked #2 in google searches after New Year's 2016. Try this recipe for a great salad.
French Lentil Salad Recipe
Lentils are an excellent protein source, and this French lentil salad is a winner.