A surprising favorite: broiled grapefruit

“All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast.” John Gunther   Broiled Grapefruit We had something similar to this on our first anniversary at a bed and breakfast on Pender Island, part of the Gulf Islands in British Columbia. This is a great starter dish for a...

Apple Pumpkin Soup

  A good use for extra pumpkins! Apple Pumpkin Soup 1 medium-sized pumpkin, seeds removed and cut into 8ths 2 apples, cored and peeled and sliced 1 shallot, minced 1 tbs. olive oil 2 cloves garlic 5 cups chicken stock 1/2 cup white wine Salt and pepper to taste...

Hot Cereal that’s nutty and yummy

Ten Grain Hot Cereal (You can find this in the hot cereal section or the organic sectionof your local grocery store. It looks like ground up grains andoffers ten different grains) 1 1/2 cups boiling water pinch salt 1/2 cup 10 grain cereal handful of craisins (I buy...

Chicken Corn Chowder

  One of our favorite soups, and very easy. Chicken Corn Chowder This is one of those cold-weather soups that children love as well as adults. Serve with cornbread sticks and a three-bean salad. 1 cup diced ham 2 Tbs. Butter 1 red onion, chopped finely 2 Tbs....

An easy, good for you smoothie

I make these at least 3 times a week. An easy, calorie smart breakfast. Yogurt Smoothie: 1 1/2 cups nonfat plain yogurt (buy the big tubs of this for cheaper) 1 handfull of frozen mixed berries (I buy mine at Costco to save $) 1 frozen banana (When the bananas start...