Recipes

The Delicious Pie That Can Get You Sued

Posted on 04/30/2013 by | Personal Health and Well-being | Comments

Bulletin Today | FoodDo not mess with the one and only authentic Derby Pie. That would be the trademarked, legally protected name of the yummy chocolate-nut confection invented in 1954 by Kern’s Kitchen of Louisville, Ky., and traditionally enjoyed at Kentucky Derby parties. Over the years Kern’s has filed lawsuits against many who have illegally used the name of their signature pie. This year it’s  against another Kentucky restaurant — Claudia Sanders Dinner House, the Shelbyville restaurant founded by the wife of Kentucky …

Make National Pie Day Last All Week

Posted on 01/23/2013 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

FoodThe American Pie Council declared January 23 National Pie Day in honor of the centuries-old tradition first crafted by the ancient Egyptians. While the APC website details a brief history of pie, it also provides a list of events nation-wide so that you can find a celebratory event in your area. If you would prefer to pay tribute to pie in your own kitchen, look no further than AARP’s recipe for a delicious lemon meringue, sure to bring some sweetness …

Mmm Mmm Tasty: Hearty Brussels Sprout Soup For Cold Days

Posted on 01/11/2013 by | All the news that matters for Illinoisans over 50. | Comments

Your LifeHello again from Lenise. I wanted to share something special with you today… Becoming more health-conscious and trying to eat the recommended daily allowances of 3 to 5 servings of vegetables and 2 to 3 servings of fruits per day can be pretty cumbersome. One smart way to achieve this is to juice the fruit and soup the veggies. Brussels sprouts (yuck, who eats those?) are actually super healthy. At just 8 calories per serving, they’re low in cholesterol and saturated …

Try Steaming Pumpkin-Carrot Soup on a Frosty Fall Night

Posted on 11/1/2012 by | Fat to Fit | Comments

Personal HealthWhen it comes to calories, soup is such a bargain that even during the summer months, I hate to give it up. But now that cold weather is returning, I can easily delve into my repertoire of filling soups for delicious and satisfying meals. My current favorite is Pumpkin-Carrot Soup, a recipe I created after experimenting with different ingredients. This recipe makes 8 to 10 generous servings, so I can easily keep a container or two in the freezer to …

Black Bean Brownies and Other Chocolate Delights

Posted on 08/23/2012 by | Fat to Fit | Comments

Personal HealthI don’t remember where I first came across the idea of replacing shortening in brownies with puréed black beans. Applesauce or vanilla yogurt had been my go-to replacements in the past. But the idea of using black beans in place of shortening intrigued me, and I couldn’t wait to see what the outcome would be. Searching through my cupboard, I found a chocolate truffle mix. What’s good for brownies should be good for truffles, oui? That assumption was my logic. …

Food in the Time of Barbecue

Posted on 06/26/2012 by | Washington D.C. | Comments

Food | Home & FamilyLatinos love food, period. But the one thing that we love more is succulent, juicy and tasty grilled food. The smell of some costillitas (baby back ribs), pimientos asados (grilled peppers) and chorizos (sausage) can seduce even the most determined weight watcher. I confess that I am guilty of being one of those that checks in their will at the door when attending a family barbecue. However, grilling is an art and not everyone gets the best results despite their …

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