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Denise Worpell
Apr 13, 20212 min read
On the Road Again
As COVID-19 numbers go down, more people are going back to work. Amid competing surveys stating people do and don't want to go back to...
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Denise Worpell
Apr 6, 20213 min read
Food Is Medicine
Since Spring and Easter are a beautiful time of rebirth and transformation, it makes sense to try a new change or two. A change can be...
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Denise Worpell
Mar 30, 20212 min read
Devilishly Good Eggs
As I've been cooking for my mom during her chemo, I've been working on recipes that are friendly to a chemo affected tummy. Yes, chemo...
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Denise Worpell
Mar 23, 20213 min read
The Cost of Health
I talk to my best friend every day. She listens to me about my new healthy recipes. She always says the same thing. It's expensive to eat...
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Denise Worpell
Mar 16, 20212 min read
Food is meant for sharing...
Why do I do this? As I've travelled around the Eastern United States, I've talked to so many different types of people. Many of them are...
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Denise Worpell
Mar 9, 20213 min read
Corned Beef and Cabbage
The daffodils are popping up here in the south. They are one of the first signs of spring and so is St. Patty's Day. This year may not be...
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Denise Worpell
Mar 2, 20213 min read
Bunches of Brussels
I'm very fond of this recipe. I had just found out that I was diabetic. It didn't matter what I ate, my blood sugar seemed to spike. So...
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Denise Worpell
Feb 23, 20213 min read
Heart Warming Chili
During this time of year, I love a nice warm dinner. Chili is so easy to make in bulk, leave some in the refrigerator, and freeze the...
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Denise Worpell
Feb 16, 20212 min read
Valentine's Blackberry Cookies
I used to dread holidays. All the candy I couldn't eat on display in the front of grocery stores was depressing. Valentine's Day made it...
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Denise Worpell
Feb 9, 20212 min read
A Gift of Health
As I sip my tea, I think back to this past spring. A friend planted cranberry hibiscus plants in my garden. I didn't realize at the time...
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Denise Worpell
Feb 2, 20212 min read
Amazing Avocados
I fast a lot. I eat breakfast. I also eat dinner. Fasting is just the time that you don't eat food. I usually skip lunch. This allows my...
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Denise Worpell
Jan 26, 20212 min read
Golden Milk
Driving through the tail end of the Blue Ridge Parkway, it's a cold, rainy, and foggy day. It's so foggy you can barely see 40 feet in...
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Denise Worpell
Jan 19, 20212 min read
Diabetic Cookie Monster
On cold days, I really enjoy turning on the oven. My cozy little kitchen warms up; and the smell of good food baking makes me smile. It's...
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Denise Worpell
Jan 12, 20212 min read
The Best Broccoli Cheddar Soup
It has been freezing here the last few days. The dogs run out on the deck and turn right around and run back inside. So much for them...
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Denise Worpell
Jan 5, 20211 min read
Start off the New Year...
It's new year, so you might want to start it off right with breakfast each day. Having enough energy to take on the day is so important!...
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Denise Worpell
Dec 29, 20202 min read
Ring In the New Year with Wine
With New Years right around the corner, I would be remiss not to bring up alcohol. We may not have our usual New Year's celebrations this...
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Denise Worpell
Dec 22, 20202 min read
Santa Snacks
It's just about time to leave cookies out for Santa. What's to stop you from snagging one for yourself? Nothing! A diabetic friendly...
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Denise Worpell
Dec 8, 20202 min read
Magic Muffins
Eggs are great for a diabetic breakfast. Protein doesn't spike blood sugar. I love them scrambled, poached, sunny side up, boiled, or in...
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Denise Worpell
Dec 1, 20202 min read
Healthy Hot Chocolate
I saw my first snow fall of the year today. The chill of winter is just starting to set in. It makes me want to snuggle up inside with a...
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Denise Worpell
Nov 3, 20202 min read
An Easy Snack
We watch our carbohydrate and sugar intake to control our blood sugar. Sometimes it's just good to take a break. Enter in nuts: walnuts,...
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