Tag Archives: food

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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The Spirit of the Gobble

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Real Women

“Thanksgiving dinners take eighteen hours to prepare. They are consumed in twelve minutes. Half-times take twelve minutes. This is not coincidence.” — Erma Bombeck There is no holiday that is quite as centered on food as Thanksgiving.  Sure, anytime we … Continue reading →

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Variety, the Spice of Life

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Real Women

We Americans are funny about food.  We love it.  We plan social events around it. We tend to plan our daily schedule around it.  And we love having choices. The more options, varieties and flavors the better.  Lucky for us, … Continue reading →

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Garbage Days

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Real Women

You have been behaving. You are eating healthier, consuming more fruits and veggies. Exercising more. Cutting back on junk food and fatty foods.  Feeling pretty darn proud of yourself. Then it happens. For no apparent reason, and with no warning. … Continue reading →

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