Tag Archives: food

Do you ever wonder . . .

Posted on August 30, 2023 by apronheadlilly

Do you ever wonder who the first person was to eat rhubarb? The leaves are poisonous and the stalks are really sour. So who was the one who said, ya know add a little sugar and put it in a … Continue reading →

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If Only

Posted on February 19, 2016 by apronheadlilly

If only chocolate were cruciferous, and coffee were vegetable broth. If only tap-tappng at my computer were aerobic, and Facebook Scrabble were resistance exercise for muscle, as well as mind. If only cabbage were strawberries, and sprouts were Snickers bars. … Continue reading →

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Yums and Apples! :-)

Posted on January 5, 2015 by apronheadlilly

  It is actually yams and apples (or sweet potatoes).  This is a holiday favorite, but I eat it whenever the desire hits.  It is nutritious and tastes great! Scrub as many yams or sweet potatoes as you think will … Continue reading →

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Vegan Lasagna (to live for)

Posted on January 4, 2015 by apronheadlilly

  In trying to eliminate animal products from our diet, I have struggled some with replacing old faithful dishes with others that would be appropriate not just for everyday fare, but also in more festive situations.  This vegie lasagna is … Continue reading →

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Christmas Coal–The Good Kind!

Posted on December 22, 2014 by apronheadlilly

You’ve heard of Christmas goodies called snowballs.  Well, this is a healthier version and a little browner.  Hubby thought I should call them Christmas Dirt, but I have decided Christmas Coal is more appropriate.  But these are a far cry … Continue reading →

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My Vegie Pizza!

Posted on December 15, 2014 by apronheadlilly

I didn’t photograph a step by step, but this is what went into my vegie pizza, which turned out very tasty, if I do say so.  And hubby says so, too! When I made my last batch of fresh ground … Continue reading →

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Vegie Time: Collard Burgers

Posted on October 31, 2014 by apronheadlilly

This was my vegie lunch today.  I buy as much organic as I can and typically only allow non-organic items that are on the clean-15 list. It is important to buy collard greens that are organic since commercial farms use … Continue reading →

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Farmer Lill, Y’all

Posted on June 24, 2014 by apronheadlilly

With xeriscape front and back, my stepping stones and spots of color from drought-resistant plants was not quite enough.  I have one container tomato plant and actually have harvested the first 3 tomatoes.  No worm damage, no bird damage, no … Continue reading →

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Vegemeatafruitarianism

Posted on January 29, 2014 by apronheadlilly

Break from work = profound thought (just in case it is not perfectly clear): I have been flirting with a low-fat vegan diet since summer (80-10-10).  I refuse to think I consistently fail.  It’s more like adapting–to hunger and circumstance. … Continue reading →

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No Olive Oil . . . Nor Popeye

Posted on September 29, 2013 by apronheadlilly

In trying to eliminate more fats from my diet, I have been trying to make salads that are tasty and not boring, but with low-calorie oilless dressings.  I LOVE pico de gallo.  And though I make my own gringo salsa, I had never … Continue reading →

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