Category Archives: Food

For The Health of It

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Real Women

We try.  Really, we do.  Maybe not consistently.  Perhaps sporadically.  But we R.W.’s make a valiant effort to eat healthy foods and stick to some sort of beneficial level of dietary intake.  We try to make good choices so we … Continue reading →

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Cuisine Chaos

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Real Women

Several years ago I told my sister that during some upcoming time off from work, I was looking forward to getting my recipes organized.  When she stopped giggling, I believe she muttered something like “well, it’s good to have goals.”  … Continue reading →

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The Best Way….

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Real Women

As I was preparing to hard boil a few eggs for Easter, I could hear in my head the voices of a few people in my life who hold strong opinions on the best way to complete this particular process.  … Continue reading →

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A Reason to Celebrate

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Real Women

“Different roads sometimes lead to the same castle.”  –  George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones The Irish are an enthusiastic and hearty bunch.  So much so, that St. Patrick’s Day has become a day of celebration for everyone.  “Everyone … Continue reading →

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Filling More Than Shelves

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Real Women

This evening my son and I took part in one of our seasonal activities, helping out at a local Food Pantry.  For a couple of hours we jumped into the hustle and bustle to stock and re-stock shelves while those … Continue reading →

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Cutting Corners

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Real Women

We Real Women are busy creatures. Each day we seem to attempt to fit more and more into the same number of hours. We are the Queens of to-do lists, beating deadlines and multi-tasking.  If there is a way to … Continue reading →

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Best By…

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Real Women

It seems there are two types of people.  Those who strictly adhere to expiration dates, and those who take them as simply helpful suggestions.  I tend to belong in the second group.  Perhaps it is due in part to my upbringing.  My … Continue reading →

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Friend, Not Foe

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Real Women

As a general rule, I am a fairly healthy eater.  I eat a lot of fresh fruit, salads, and try to make well-rounded nutritious dinners for my family.   I regularly buy the low-fat or no-fat versions of ingredients on the … Continue reading →

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Speed Meal Support Groups

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Real Women

My confession:  I’m a culinary cheater. Not all the time.  Just sometimes.  Well, ok, pretty often. Let me explain. I take some pride in preparing dinner at home virtually every night.  Sounds fairly noble and impressive, right?  Well….a whole ‘lotta … Continue reading →

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Behold the Grocery Freak

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Real Women

I tend to think of myself as a fairly normal, regular Real Woman.  Most days I feel that I fit in pretty well with others.  I know several friends, relatives and associates who seem to have similar outlooks, habits, interests … Continue reading →

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