Turkey Truths
The popularity of turkeys in North America came about in an interesting way. Turkeys are thought to have been domesticated more than...
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Mary Doyle
- Sep 18, 2019
Junk Food Junkies
Skip the meals and go straight to the munchies. Granola bars, cookies, nuts, potato chips, popcorn, candy, pretzels, ice cream. We’re a...
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Mary Doyle
- Aug 11, 2016
America’s Poor
My sister, Patti, a stockbroker and financial adviser, often says, “It’s personal. The daily numbers are mostly irrelevant to investors....
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Mary Doyle
- Jul 18, 2016
Know GMO
The more options science offers us, the more concerns we have in regard to ethics, health, and safety. Those concerns often create...
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Mary Doyle
- Apr 23, 2016
Want Some Bugs with That Cake?
The concept of red velvet cake escapes me. Don’t get me wrong; I’m a fan of the flavors. But what’s wrong with chocolate cake and cream...
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Mary Doyle
- Mar 30, 2016
Spiralized
Stand too close to me, and you may get Spiralized. My new toy is a Mueller Spiral-Ultra 4-Blade Spiralizer. It was a bargain on Amazon at...
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Mary Doyle
- Jan 24, 2016
You’re Not a Baby, Carrot
Crunchy, sweet, tasty – baby carrots make a great little snack whether we dip them or not. I love the way they snap when you bite into...
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Mary Doyle
- Dec 18, 2015
Cookie Diet and Exercise Program
I’ve been on a cookie diet. Since the middle of November, I’ve baked and eaten cookies day and night. I use only the finest...
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Mary Doyle
- Aug 18, 2015
Good Enough to Eat?
For decades I cooked for a full table of family and friends every day. At that time I always had a packed refrigerator and pantry from...
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Mary Doyle
- Jun 21, 2015
Nutritious Whole Grains
Did you know that corn is a whole grain? Have you ever tried amaranth? Whole grains are often recommended for a healthy diet, including...
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Mary Doyle
- May 29, 2015
Eat Well. Live Well.
Food is nature’s medicine. Well, at least before we add all the butter and sugar. A recent study published in the journal, Alzheimer’s &...
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Mary Doyle
- Aug 22, 2014
D Is For Disease Prevention
According to a significant study recently published in the journal, Neurology, older adults severely deficient in vitamin D may be more...
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Mary Doyle
- Aug 15, 2014
Pack a Basket
Some of the most romantic paintings visible at the Art Institute of Chicago depict picnic scenes without any wind, rain, humidity, or...
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Mary Doyle
- Jul 18, 2014
Don’t Ask for Ketchup on That Dog
The crack of a baseball bat and aroma of hot dogs heaped in condiments signal summer is here in full swing. And the two often go...
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Mary Doyle
- May 16, 2014
Powerful, Little Green Drink
My son, Joe, and daughter-in-law, Ellie, gave me their juicer. I’m not sure how diligent I’d be right now about using it, but they also...
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Mary Doyle
- Mar 7, 2014
Friday Foods
Fish is not one of my husband’s favorite dishes, but I’ve found a sauce that changes everything. I spoon Trader Joe’s Red Pepper Spread...
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Mary Doyle
- Jan 9, 2014
Say No to Food on Drugs
Eat well and lose weight. Who doesn’t begin the New Year with this goal? My favorite breakfast is a half of a Daniel 1:8 veggie burger...
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Mary Doyle
- Dec 2, 2013
Leftover Turkey
Gobble, gobble up any of that leftover turkey today. According to the University of Illinois extension, cooked turkey is only good three...
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Mary Doyle
- Aug 26, 2013
When In Doubt, Throw It Out
The CDC estimates that each year roughly 1 in 6 Americans (48 million) get sick from food borne diseases. Of those people, 128,000 are...
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Mary Doyle
- Jan 28, 2013
Making a Roux
Want to make creamy sauces, soups, and gravies? Start with a roux. The thickening agent, pronounced rá¿¡, is made from equal parts of...
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