I don’t do orange. It has never appeared in my closet, not even for Halloween. Oh, I like it on other people, but anything in the orange/peach/coral family looks horrific on me. My cheeks and... Read more >>

My mom always told me that sugar would rot my teeth. But after a recent scolding by my dentist for brushing too hard (how else am I supposed to get all the sugar off?), I was inspired to look a little… Read more >>

If we look at health today, there is so much out there that at times are head-spins. There is so much technology and prescription medications that claim anti-aging benefits, cures, and much more. But... Read more >>

Okay, it is early in the morning and you b-line for the refrigerator to get that wake-me-up glass of orange juice. It sounds like a healthy idea, fruit, vitamin C—what could be wrong with that?... Read more >>

This is my traditional family fare main course for Easter Sunday dinner after sunrise morning mass.  Ingredients: 1 large pre-cooked spiral cut ham (Kroger brand is my favorite) 1 quart... Read more >>

I love hummus, but it didn’t occur to me for a long time to add orange juice to it, to make it more flavorful. I imagine you could try other juices as well (although I’m not sure how good... Read more >>

Yes, bourbon can be refreshing. Some people just need a little ice with theirs. Others need a Louisville Chill. 1 1/2 oz Bourbon 1 oz Orange Juice 1 tbsp Lime Juice 1 tsp Powdered Sugar 1/2 cup... Read more >>

Makes: 18 servings Prep: 15 minutes Start to Finish: 1 hour 25 minutes Ingredients 1 package (2 –layer size) yellow cake mix 1 package (3.4 ounces) JELL-O Lemon Flavor Instant Pudding 1... Read more >>

A Home-Reared Chef! Cook by Instinct, Recipe #4!  Though my mother grew up in a wealthy home, with servants and chauffers, cooks and a warm, cozy bed in a large comfortable room, she most... Read more >>

The combination of orange (citrus, fresh, and sweet) and ginger (spicy, warm, and radiant) is a harmonious delight, very unique in character and is set apart as one of the best energizing duos of... Read more >>