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 →
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 →
Greetings Those of us who have hypothyroidism know, this journey we call Thyroid Disease is an absolute roller coaster ride and you sometimes wonder when you will be able to get off this ride. I’ve Seen 3 Specialists Believe it or not, my original diagnosis of Hypothyroidism did not come from an endocrinologist, but from... Continue Reading →
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 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 →
Plantain – the most useful “weed” in your backyard! Plantain leaves are anti-inflammatory, demulcent, astringent, and vulnerary (wound healing). Plantain is a common weed in lawns, fields, and gardens and should not be confused with the banana-like plantain fruit of the tropics. Plantain is used topically on insect stings, spider bites, cuts, bruises, rashes, and... Continue Reading →
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