Category Archives: Poultry

I know what you are thinking when you look at the picture – Where’s the cheese? Cheese is not the dieter’s friend. Mostly it is really high in fat. So the amount of cheese I’ve eaten in the last year … Continue reading →

Yikes! Chicken again? In an attempt to show what I actually eat on a day to day basis, it’s difficult not to have the same thing come up again and again. I do, however, promise bison this coming week. What … Continue reading →

I have been sick this week and didn’t feel much like cooking or eating. On top of that I am scheduled to have a diagnostic test next week which puts me on a low-fiber diet. Low-fiber, not a really good … Continue reading →

Here’s a picture of the buffet table I set up for Thanksgiving. I find having people grab their plates and fill them up and then sit down works much better than passing everything around. I can also keep things warm … Continue reading →

John made turkey gravy on Wednesday in preparation for Thanksgiving. He used turkey necks, wings, and giblets. I cut up a bunch of vegetables Wednesday in preparation for Thanksgiving. I cut up carrots, onions, celery, mushrooms, parsley and rutabagas. He … Continue reading →

When the kids were growing up, everyone knew that Monday was “chicken day.” As Sarah got older, I let her loose in the spice cabinet and she would pick out some combination of spices to use on our chicken dinner. … Continue reading →

This is my last home-cooked meal before we leave for Italy. Over the next few weeks, I’ll post pictures of what I ate while we were away. Going on vacation is often the death knell of a diet. But this … Continue reading →

Tip: For a really tasty low-fat dressing for your salad, make up a packet of fat-free Good Seasons Italian salad dressing according to the packet instructions. Add one teaspoon of olive oil. Shake well. This addition adds a miniscule amount … Continue reading →