About five days a week (or so) I begin my day with gluten free oatmeal and blueberries. It is my first choice when it comes to a delicious, filling and healthy (Silver Lining trifecta!) breakfast. There are lots of health benefits of oatmeal! It: Is low in calories and high in fiber. Stabilizes blood sugar.… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: Blueberry Oatmeal
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Friday's Fixin's: Knife Know How
Last week, I was emailing with my friend Maureen Abood author of the ever-charming Rose Water & Orange Blossoms blog. Maureen is one of those super inspiring people who followed her dreams in life by becoming a chef. I fondly remember a dinner that we had in Chicago a few years ago during which she was… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: Knife Know How
Friday's Fixin's: Apple "Cupcakes"
When Valerie Rice of Eat Drink Garden and I caught up this week, I asked if she had any super great recipes that she’d like to share with The Silver Pen readers. She asked for my parameters (clearly, she is an excellent chef as evidenced by her insight to even ask for parameters!). I told… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: Apple "Cupcakes"
Friday's Fixin's: ginnybakes!
Since we have been away this week and eating out (at some pretty fabulous spots!) in San Francisco, I thought I’d take the opportunity to tell you about an amazing company called ginnybakes founded by my dear friend Ginny Simon. After my most recent surgery, the ever-thoughtful Ginny sent a box of Ginnybakes goodies to help me recover.… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: ginnybakes!
Friday's Fixin's: Lentil "Meat" Balls
A few months ago, in order to get my noodle (i.e., brain) working after the carnage of chemotherapy, I decided to take French lessons. I took French in high school for two years and loved it. I think that secretly I am a francophile. Actually, I just out’d myself, so I’ll say it proudly: I… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: Lentil "Meat" Balls
Juicing Craze
As you can tell by now, I am a little cuckoo about juicing, and why not? It’s a great way to achieve and maintain your health and vitality! I’ve been drinking a whole lot of juice this weekend and thought it might be helpful to provide you with a quick round-up of all my juicing… Continue reading Juicing Craze
Friday's Fixin's: Puttanesca Sauce
In pondering what to make for Friday’s Fixin’s this week, I drew a blank. So, I thought: I need a great recipe from Chef Maili! On her blog, I found this delish Puttanesca Sauce, which happens to be her go-to dinner when she is looking for something vegetarian. Can I just say: Wowsy. Super good.… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: Puttanesca Sauce
Friday's Fixin's: Happy Dance Juice
Ok, Happy Dance Juice isn’t really the name of this super yummy beverage, but it might as well be. It’s actually called: Fresh Strawberry, Apple & Lime Juice. Developed by the ever-creative With Style & Grace blog, this recipe will knock your socks off! You won’t believe how easy peasy this is. I mean seriously. Though it’s… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: Happy Dance Juice
Friday's Fixin's: Slow Olive Oil Scramble
One of my new favorite blogs is The Well Daily. Their tag line is: “happy pills, delivered daily.” How Silver Lined is that? I mean, really. There are 4 categories to the site: MindBody, Kitchen, Beauty, Green and Style. I have to say that I love ’em all, but the Kitchen category is pretty much my… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: Slow Olive Oil Scramble
Friday's Fixin's: Kombucha
The anesthesia and pain meds this week have made me a nauseous, constipated wreck. TMI? Sorry. Suffice it to say that the thought of food is pretty repulsive right now. But, I know that I need calories and fuel, so I’ve turned to my #1 gold standard: Kombucha!