Guest Post by Trish Lindemood of HomeFarmandGarden.com Fresh herbs are a great way to add a lot of flavor to dishes without adding a bunch of unnecessary calories. Therefore, I always have a variety of different fresh herbs on hand to spice up my favorite recipes throughout the year. Fortunately, fresh herbs are really easy to grow either from seed or from starts found in … [Read more...]
Another Week, Another Menu Plan
I'm so horrible at this menu planning thing. But we are going to try to eat meals from the food we already have at home this week. I truly need to find meals that are quick and easy that we both can eat. I will do it, I promise. Here's what's on the menu so far... Monday- Tuna sandwiches, soup Tuesday- Lentil loaf … [Read more...]
Grilled Pineapple
Over the last month that I've been guest blogging here on Losing It and Loving It, I've covered Healthy Grilling Tips, Grilled Salmon on Cedar Planks, Grilled Asparagus, and Grilled Corn on the Cob. And now it's time for dessert! Grilled fruit is wonderful on the grill. Grilling brings out the natural sugars in the fruit and caramelizes them, which adds a great flavor. … [Read more...]
Outdoor Meal Plan
This week I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the wind stays calm and that it doesn't rain so we can enjoy dinner out on our newly decorated deck space. I'm very excited about this new outdoor oasis we are putting together. I ordered some LED solar lights, an wireless outdoor stereo system and we are going to be making outdoor curtains from canvas drop cloths. It will be … [Read more...]
Grilled Corn on the Cob
If you haven't tried vegetables on your grill, you are really missing out. Grilled corn on the cob is my all-time favorite. My Secrets of Grilling Corn on the Cob post is THE most popular post on Outdoor Cooking Magic. Memorial Day is almost here and that traditionally kicks off the summer barbecue season and corn on the cob is usually available by then, so if you are … [Read more...]
