Tomato basil soup taste the best when you use your homegrown tomatoes from your garden. I love tomato soup it reminds me of fall and winter in Ohio. Coming home from school to a hot bowl of soup and toast. Simple but oh so good. Where do I buy my tomatoes? Using fresh ingredients like…
When shopping for plants you may see some plants are labeled heirloom, while others are marked hybrid. What is the difference between the two? Does it really matter which ones you grow? Heirlooms vs. Hybrids: What’s the Difference? These terms seem to create a lot of confusion among gardeners. There are those who love heirlooms…
We have all heard or know that antioxidants are incredibly beneficial to good health. It’s believed the antioxidants in food can help prevent cancer, slow aging, boost your immune system, increase your energy, and improve heart health. Fruits and vegetables are our primary source of antioxidants and we really don’t get enough of them. Don’t…
Whether you’re hoping to lose weight or just trying to improve your overall health, changing your cooking and eating habits will get you moving in the direction you want and get you closer to the results you’re looking for. My wife and I love to cook together and we will be sharing our ideas on…
Veggie burgers have become a staple in our household. We have not stopped eating meat but we wanted to incorporate healthier meals for ourselves and our teen girls. Veggie Burgers Veggie burgers are just one step in that direction. Traditional ground beef burgers are delicious and we have even tried bison, buffalo, and deer. The…
We have been on an Italian kick lately. I love the flavors and spices. We have added a unique twist on this traditional recipe. We substituted brown rice pasta for traditional pasta and to that we have added zucchini,tomato, garlic, and an array of spices to make this dish just right. Garden fresh tomatoes I…
I have been really getting into the alternative protein sources available today. I recently discovered tempeh and all of its benefits and would like to share a recipe and a little info with you. Tempeh stir-fry Tempeh Stir-fry is not a new recipe to some but I am going to add a twist of flavor…
You haven’t had tomato stew like this before. This is not your same old run of the mill, “OOH look I can make tomato soup” recipe. Nope I have taken the idea of tomato soup and turned it upside down added a few things and made a stew so good your grandma will ask for…
5 Great Tomato Varieties for Perfect Homemade Sauces With thousands of tomato varieties on the market, selecting the best options for your garden can seem like a monumental task. Since each variety offers up its own unique set of characteristics, you’ll want to make selections based upon how you plan to put your precious garden…
What can we eat as a snack? This is Weight Watchers. We can eat whatever we want as long as we count our points. Here at Smiley’s Points we want to help make it easier for you. In all of our recipes, the points are counted for you. We are going to give the point…
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