Alphabet Game using Food!

Okay, wouldn't steaming veggies keep more nutrients in them? Or is this one of those things I have the wrong impression on???

For those that are still eating bread and milk products, I have started making a pizza using a Garlic Alfredo sauce, spinach, red onion, cheese, and any additional ingredients that I feel like throwing at it! I really like using the sweet banana peppers that we have growing in our garden this year -especially when the peppers turn red, as they pick up a bit of heat then!! Oh yummie!!! We had this just the night before last.

Just looove the visual of the donkey with a megaphone!!! LOL!!! Thanks for the giggle this morning, Tickled!!

Sooo another letter, eh?? Goodie!!:Turn: Can I use a spice/herb????

Okay, so T is going to be for Turmeric!

Turmeric is great for inflammation! I use links to explain things so here goes:www.drweil.com/drw/u/QAA142972/Anti-Inflammatory-Herbs.com
Dr. Weil says:
"I recommend turmeric for all inflammatory disorders, including arthritis, tendonitis, and auto immune conditions. Take 400 to 600 milligrams of turmeric extracts (available in tablets or capsules) three times per day or as directed on the product label. Whole turmeric is more effective than isolated curcumin, its major constituent. Look for products standardized for 95% curcuminoids. Be patient: the full benefit takes two months to develop. Don't use turmeric if you have gallstones or bile duct dysfunction. Pregnant women shouldn't use it without their doctors' approval. In rare cases, extended use can cause stomach upset or heartburn."

I use 1500 mgs of turmeric three times a day and my inflammation in down considerably!! It's inexpensive, and easy enough to incorporate into any routine. It's worth a try! There are so very many different sites that now tout Turmerics anti-inflammatory effects, so just look around the web for more information!

E-hem, BTW - Dr. Weil also recommends Ginger for inflammation (yet another one of my favorite herbs!):

"Ginger: Powdered dry ginger is an excellent anti-inflammatory. Take one to two capsules (500 to 1,000 mg) twice a day with food. As with turmeric, you won't get the full effect for two months."

Hi Denise,

What a great idea,I will certainly try that-sounds delicious!

As usual I have nothing that's really sensible to add other than a joke about a cauliflower

A man is walking alöng the road with a cabbage on a dog's leash
His friend comes up and says" why are you pulling that cabbage after you ?"
Where upon the first man says."that's funny, I could have sworn it was a collie!"

Happytimes, that sounds really tasty!! Thank for adding the recipe!! I just like them with salt, pepper and a bit of butter!! LOL!!


Deejavu - Cauliflower crust???? Wow! That's a new one on me!!! LOL!

Tickled, love the joke!!! Keep 'em coming!!!

AWwww, come on everyone!! Play with us!LOL!!!

Let's see, how about the letter 'S' - spinach!!! I just love using fresh spinach in sooo many things! I like to use fresh spinach and other greens - even cabbage - stir fry them a bit with some dark sesame oil and a bit of chicken for a quick, healthy meal!! Or make a spinach salad!! Oh yum!!! Or you can use it in place of lettuce in anything! It adds flavor, fiber and more nutrients than lettuce even thought of adding!!!

Can you see that head of lettuce thinking this over??? Giggle!!!

Tickled, walking a collie?  LOLOL!! 

Traveler, lettuce head thinking?  LOL!

Yeah, that cauliflower crust is goooooood!  But I don't use a grater.

After cooking the cauliflower until it's a la dente (is that the right word?), you know, not too soft but not hard either, I put the florettes in a food processor until it's in a rice form then I add an egg and some cheese before baking it...  Any type of toppings can be used..  leftover chicken, or more veggies, whatever... it's all good!

Denise