Trader Joe’s Story

Trader Joe’s Story

...As I made my way through the produce aisle I placed two large artichokes in my basket when this woman said to me, "I would love to come to your house to see what you do with all of that," pointing to my cart. I was delighted that she noticed and told her she didn't have to come to my house because I just started a food channel while handing her my card.
Easy Crusty Bread

Easy Crusty Bread

This bread recipe is easy to make, soft and delicious inside and crusty outside. Basically mix and let rise overnight, then bake in a Dutch Oven.
Sugar Sugar

Sugar Sugar

Sugar is addictive. I believe I was born a "Sugar Baby" in that my mother was addicted while pregnant with me. Throughout life it seemed that I craved more and more sugar. I remember eating a teaspoon of sugar one time, perhaps under the influence of Mary Poppins, nonetheless…
Souper Veggie Stock

Souper Veggie Stock

Good soup starts with good stock. Making a sensational vegetable stock out of the items cut off to make the soup that would normally head to a compost bin. Say What? Onion skins, carrot tops or peels from skin, nasty celery ends, tomato cores, garlic skins, and whatever else…
Welcome

Welcome

Real Food Tales tells a story about what we eat and encourages consumption of real food, how to pick it from the store, prepare it, freeze meals, cooking lessons, and interesting guests. What is real food? It is one ingredient food like an apple, broccoli, chicken, or banana. It…
Banana Blueberry Oats

Banana Blueberry Oats

Oatmeal is a good choice for breakfast if it is Whole Oats. The stuff in the package that you add hot water and viola yummy oatmeal is not real food. It is mostly sugar and the oats are processed with less nutrition. If you were to compare the differences…
Chicken Biscuit Pie

Chicken Biscuit Pie

This delicious casserole is meant to be the second meal made from leftover chicken or turkey with gravy. It is a soul-comfort food with a crispy biscuit topping that is a meal in itself. A long-time nutritious family favorite! 3-4 c. cooked, chunked chicken (or turkey)1 medium onion, chopped2…