B is for Beans with a Bonus Book Review

This is a simple, delicious salad. A perfect side dish for the cold winter months when fresh produce is not at it's peak.  On the off-chance there are leftovers you can add a can of tuna and enjoy it for lunch the following day.

B is for Beans, Basil and Beautiful......

Banana Oat Pancakes #BreadBakers

These pancakes are made with oats in place of flour.  The batter incorporates banana and maple syrup for a touch of sweetness.

The Bread Bakers are using Ancient Grains in their recipes today.......

Arugula Salad with Pork #SundayFunday

Tender baby Arugula dressed in a Balsamic Vinaigrette that also glazes the Pork Tenderloin with which it is topped.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing Main Dish Salads today.............

Avocado and Bacon Bagel, a Book Review, and the Weekly Menu #LitHappens

I was inspired to make this bagel breakfast sandwich after reading Table for Six by Rosemary Willhide. The Bagel was delicious and the best thing that came from my reading this novel.

Village Chicken #EattheWorld

This delicious chicken stew takes only 3 ingredients and some seasonings.  Served over steamed rice it makes a complete one bowl meal.

We are traveling to Zambia today as we Eat the World......

Exploring a Dealcoholized Wine

So as the New Year begins I, as I'm sure many of you, think about taking better care of myself.  I work out several times a week, I walk daily, and I try to eat healthily for the most part.  But I DO like my wine and that wine turns immediately to sugar and belly fat.

I had been seeing and hearing more and more about non-alcohol and dealcoholized wines and decided to do some tasting research on my own.

Happy Epiphany~~Celebrating the 12th Day of Christmas

Today is the 12th Day of Christmas.  The Day we celebrate Epiphany, also known as Three Kings Day.  It is the day that Christ was revealed as the Light of the world.