Spring Is Finally Here!

It’s glorious spring weather here in North Florida—even if it is a bit rainy. We need the rain and - I love those milky clouds and the pleasant spring breeze that accompanies them.

Photography by Ivy Hammer 2013

I just bought a 6 pack of cyclamen flowers -- they were on sale today! And now -- here they are! -- Planted and ready for spring, holding their own well against my Azalea and Indian Hawthorn shrubs. I enjoyed planting the cyclamen! The warm sun joins with the delicate whiff of freshly dug dirt into a rejuvenating elixir of spring! Welcome flowers! 

Photography by Ivy Hammer 2013

Healthy Recipe: Yummy Polenta Vegetable Casserole

Hi- 

I started this blog to share my favorite healthy recipes, no fats or oils added, lots of veggies, and other goodies. I like whole grain foods and lots of spices from all over the world, including my own garden. With my recipes, you can eat as much as you like and still lose weight!

I use no oil, even when sautéing! So, instead of using oil, I dry sauté': just heat up the pan and drop in your onions or veggies to be sautéed; they may stick a little at first, but just keep stirring them around. Soak the pan in water after it cools down for easy cleaning.

Polenta Vegetable Casserole

What is a polenta, you ask? Well - according to the New Oxford American Dictionary, it is "a paste or dough made from cornmeal, which is boiled and typically then fried or

baked". It's something yummy and easy to make!