Editor’s note: If you are the in the Central Ohio or Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area you can take advantage of a great offer through the same CSA used by Erin Giddens (this column’s author), Isidore Foods, LLC. St. Isidore of Spain is the patron saint of farmers and farm workers, hence the …

This months Year of Faith is all about Saint Theodore Guerin. She is also known as Anne Therese. This is where once a month I highlight a saint that has been listed on the USCCB Saints for the Year of Faith. Anne Therese was born on October 2, 1798 in …

So now that Lent is over, we can go back to eating chocolate! This is the perfect way to celebrate Easter. This bread pudding is irresistibly good with just the right amount of richness. It is best served with a warm caramel sauce and some vanilla bean ice cream. You …

Find more great family recipes and meal planning assistance at Dine Without Whine Crispy Oven Fried Fish Makes 4 servings 1 pound fresh or frozen cod filets, orange roughy fillet, or catfish fillet (approx. 1/2″ thick) 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup flour 1/3 cup dry bread crumbs 1/4 cup grated parmesan …

If you’ve ever wondered about Fluoride safety, or if you’ve considered getting a drinking water filter, you’ll want to bump that up higher on the priority list after you watch the video below.  Also, find sources for the best kinds of water filters. “The Great Culling” – Your Fluoride Fears are Well-Founded

March begins the sixth installment of our Year of Faith. This is where once a month I highlight a saint that has been listed on the USCCB Saints for the Year of Faith. The month of January is dedicated to St. Katharine Drexel. Katharine Drexel was born into a family …

Find more great family recipes and meal planning assistance at Dine Without Whine Mom’s Macaroni & Cheese Makes 5 servings 1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (5 ounces) 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 3/4 cups milk 6 …

This is an easy recipe for meatless fajitas, just in time for Lent. Mushroom tacos might not sound as good as carne asada ones, but trust me they are good! You won’t even miss the meat. They are best served with rice, beans, homemade salsa, warm tortillas, and guacamole. You …

Here is a great recipe you can enjoy during Lent. It is great for breakfast. Lunch or dinner. You can use canned salmon if you like, or if you have leftover salmon from Friday night’s dinner that would be wonderful also. I usually make a salad to go with it. …

In the past when I’ve featured Real Food success stories here on the blog they’ve always been very popular, because who doesn’t love to learn more about the POWER of Real Food to heal and give you your life back?!  Today you’ll hear from Lauren, another 19 year old dynamo. …

Find more great family recipes and meal planning assistance at Dine Without Whine Hurry Up Spaghetti Makes 4 servings 1/4 cup olive oil 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced Pinch of crushed red pepper 3 cups grape tomatoes, or cherry tomatoes, halved Salt Pinch of dried oregano, crumbled 1 pound spaghetti 1. …

Kent said this was the best roast he’s ever eaten.  Your house will smell amazing in a few hours after the flavors get going in the crock pot. Simple Melt-In-Your-Mouth Crock Pot Roast Dinner  

Find more great family recipes and meal planning assistance at Dine Without Whine Shrimp Scampi Makes 4 servings ~ Health Conscious Recipe ~ Prep: Prepare Onions, Parsley and Garlic 8 ounces angel hair pasta 1 3/4 cups low sodium chicken broth 2 cloves garlic minced 1/4 teaspoon salt free lemon pepper …

Find more great family recipes and meal planning assistance at Dine Without Whine Fettuccini Alfredo Makes 6 servings 12 ounces uncooked fettuccini pasta 3/4 cup butter 1 cup whipping cream 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 1 1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley, if desired 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, if …

Find more great family recipes and meal planning assistance at Dine Without Whine Fish “N’ Veggies Makes 4 servings  1 pound frozen cod filets, thawed 1 (16-ounce) package frozen stir fry vegetables Salt to taste 1 teaspoon lemon pepper 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 1 cup tomato juice 2 1/2 tablespoons …

This  month for my Year of Faith series,  I highlight a saint that has been listed on the USCCB Saints for the Year of Faith. The month of February is dedicated to St. Rose Philippine Duchesne. She was born in Grenoble France to a wealthy and political family. She was …

For years the idea of cutting back on our salt intake hasn’t felt right to me.  Salt is a traditional food!  And besides, how many thousands of years has it been used as a natural preservative?! To Salt Your Food or NOT to Salt Your Food?

Since I didn’t grow up on a farm like Kent did, and instead was a “townie”, I found this interview about basic sustainable farming methods to be crazy interesting, even though I’ve heard Joel Salatin speak before.  After watching it again to pull out the quotes below, I’ll tell you …

You’ll love this Homemade Beer Bread with Crispy Roasted Garlic and Olive Oil for Dipping Want to impress your guests one of these days or even your own family?  This recipe will do it!  I’ve always loved beer bread and of course wanted to find an easy version without any …

Are you the type of person who has the turkey carcass in your freezer from Thanksgiving? Did you make a turkey for Christmas and was wondering what to do with the leftovers? Are you tired of the same turkey sandwich in your lunchbox? If you answered yes to any of …