Journal

EASY GRAVY

Linda — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:55:41 +0000

If the holidays are sneaking up on you and you just can't make gravy, take heart. We have added an Easy Gravy recipe to our "This and That" Recipe section. Yes, you too can make great gravy! And have a great "leading up to Thanksgiving" week!

EASY DINNER ROLLS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Linda — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:59:12 +0000

You can make delicious yeast rolls for the holidays with the Easy No Knead Dinner Rolls recipe added to our "Bread Recipes" section today. Surprise your family and friends this year with your own homemade rolls that are made from 1/3 cup of sugar and 1/3 cup of Splenda. Buy the time that 1/3 cup of sugar is spread throughout all the rolls, it really is insignificant. As with all foods, though, we diabetics need to be careful not to overindulge on a good thing! Check out this recipe today.

STROKE

Linda — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:41:36 +0000

Today I added a new section to this site about strokes. My mother had a massive stroke several years ago and after 3 1/2 months of therapy I was able to bring her into my home where I took care of her for the next 22 months until her death. Are you aware that diabetes is a risk factor for stroke, especially if you do not keep it under control with diet, exercise, and medication? Be sure to check out the article on this site for more information regarding risk factors and symptoms. Taking the time to read this short article could be life-changing for you or a family member.

WARM DRINKS FOR COOL DAYS

Linda — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:21:12 +0000

Now that we are into fall with its rainy days, cold winds, and just plain old cold weather, it is time to bring out the warm or hot drinks. Nothing warms a body quicker than coming inside to a cup of hot coffee, hot chocolate, hot tea, etc. Check out our Beverage Recipes section for some tasty to drinks to warm you from the inside out. Today we are adding a new recipe to that group for Spiced Apple Tea. Yummy!

APPLE CRISP AS A HOLIDAY DESSERT

Linda — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:25:06 +0000

Perhaps you have never thought of Apple Crisp as a holiday dessert but why not try it? It is light and diabetic friendly. Apples are traditionally thought of around Thanksgiving and are also associated with Christmas. We diabetics don't have to skip dessert this year. Our website offers many choices. And in our "Other Dessert Recipes" section, we have a couple of good Apple Crisp recipes to choose from.

QUICK AND EASY COCONUT PIE

Linda — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:13:35 +0000

If you are wondering what pies to make for the holidays, why not go with this quick and easy AMAZING SPLENDA COCONUT PIE. This pie makes its own crust and only bakes for 40 minutes. You will get great reviews from your family and friends. If you aren't into coconut, we also offer recipes for the traditional holiday pies such as pumpkin and apple. Check out our Pie Recipes section for some great diabetic holiday pies. Have a Happy Thanksgiving and enjoy your meal.

I'M BACK, AGAIN!

Linda — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:57:32 +0000

After weeks of terrible suffering, my mother-in-law was finally released to her eternal rest. My husband and I are still in Indiana tying up some loose ends but I am freed up to be back on the computer. Going through my mother-in-law's kitchen and dining room I am finding many more recipes to share with you in the coming days. My husband's brother and two sisters are all diabetic so she has some good recipes for us. I will get back to posting new recipes tomorrow. So be watching for the new ones. Thanks for visiting this site while I was busy elsewhere!

Linda

AMISH CHICKEN RECIPE

Linda — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:42:26 +0000

Today I added an old order Amish recipe for a chicken loaf to the poultry recipes section. This recipe serves 20 so it might be something to consider for some of your holiday entertaining. Being from Indiana, I grew up around the Amish. And let me tell you, they are good cooks! This recipe was written for me by an Amish lady. You may want to modernize the recipe for your convience by using chicken breasts and canned chicken broth. Make this for a family meal and talk to your children about the Amish and their way of life.

PERSONAL NOTE

Linda — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:13:00 +0000

I apologize that this site is rather neglected as of late. I am out of state with my husband keeping a deathbed vigil with his mother. My computer time has been very limited but I have managed to get a few new items added. One new recipe is for Banana-Pecan Bread. Hospice is providing courtesy food trays for the family. We had such a collection of bananas getting over ripe that I took them to my brother-in-law's house and made this bread from a new recipe I wanted to try. Both my husband's sisters, his brother, and myself are diabetic and couldn't enjoy all the sweet rolls and donuts being brought in. Now we have our banana bread. (In my opinion, 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of vanilla-depending on your taste, would improve this bread recipe.) If you find yourself with too many bananas, as we did, this is a good use for them. I believe this bread could be wrapped in plastic wrap, slipped into a zip-top bag and put in the freezer to be pulled out for use later.

COOKIES

Linda — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:38:40 +0000

Cookies are so versatile. You can have them with a cup of coffee, glass of milk, etc. They are great in lunchboxes, perfect for bake sales, fun to make with the kids, they make perfect gifts, etc. Don't despair, even diabetics can enjoy cookies. Check out the recipes in our "Cookie Recipes" section. Just this week I listed a new recipe for Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies; perfect for all you diabetic chocoholics (that includes me!).