Spontaneous Osteonecrosis of the Knee, also known as Ahlback's disease is the result of vascular arterial insufficiency to the medial femoral condyle of the knee resulting in necrosis and destruction of bone. It is often unilateral and can be associated with a meniscal tear. I was diagnosed in 2014 after I suffered a medial meniscus... Continue Reading →
Eggplant Pomodoro Pasta.
If you are an eggplant lover, this dish is for you! If you are on the fence about eggplant this will make you a lover for sure. Eggplant and tomato sauce flavored with capers and green olives and mixed with quinoa spaghetti, fresh parsley, and Parmesan cheese. This Eggplant Pomodoro Pasta is a 30-minute vegetarian... Continue Reading →
Beans and Greens
White Beans and Escarole with Fresh Herbs and Lemon Ingredients: • 1 medium onion, finely diced • 3 large cloves garlic, minced • 15-ounce can white beans, rinsed and drained • 2 cups (or so) of escarole, roughly chopped • 1 cup chicken broth • 1/4cup (or so) mixed herbs (I used flat leaf parsley,... Continue Reading →
Francese and Piccata
Francese and piccata are very similar. The difference between the two is for Francese, the chicken breast is first dipped in flour then into a beaten egg mixture, before being cooked. For piccata, the chicken is first dipped in egg and then in flour. Both are simmered in a lemony butter sauce, but the piccata... Continue Reading →
If you're certain you won't be able to sleep tonight, why not spend that time with God? Or just spend time with him before bed. Here are a few Psalms or Scriptures to pray over and encourage and calm you. One of my favorite times of the day are the few minutes of quiet right... Continue Reading →
Applesauce Walnut Honey Cake
Applesauce Walnut Honey Cake INGREDIENTS •3 ounces walnut halves (about 3/4 cup) •Unsalted butter, room temperature, for pan •1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan •1 cup raw honey, plus 2 to 3 tablespoons more for glaze •1 cup unsweetened applesauce •3 large eggs, room temperature •3/4 teaspoon baking soda •1/4 teaspoon salt... Continue Reading →
Lemon Desserts
Lemon-lovers rejoice! This limoncello cake offers a decadent flavor and texture that's hard to beat. Incorporate lemon and limoncello liquor into the cake batter, and then indulge in the mascarpone cheese icing that blends lemon curd and mascarpone cheese with whipped cream. The lady fingers are soaked in lemon syrup spiked with Limoncello and there's... Continue Reading →

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