by Rita Anthony | Dec 8, 2025 | Monday's Menopause
Good Morning, This week, we’re taking a quick look at the “healthy” sweeteners that show up everywhere, Stevia, xylitol and other new-age sugar substitutes. They’re marketed as natural, but here’s what most people never hear: They’re highly processed. Commercial...
by Rita Anthony | Dec 7, 2025 | Seasonal Sunday
Hey, For this Seasonal Sunday, we’re giving some love to shallots, the delicate, slightly sweet cousins of onions that make everything taste just a little more special. They have that perfect onion-meets-garlic flavor, but softer, rounder and wonderfully aromatic. I...
by Rita Anthony | Dec 6, 2025 | Savory Saturday
Hi There, For this Savory Saturday, we’re cozying up with one of my favorite blends, Herbs de Provence. If you love potatoes, roasted, air-fried, mashed or skillet-seared, this mix makes them taste next-level. It’s earthy, fragrant and turns even simple roasted...
by Rita Anthony | Dec 5, 2025 | Friday Faves
Hey, For this Friday Fave, we’re going full cozy comfort with something golden, crisp and completely oil-free, Mashed Potato Pancakes. This is a true Polish throwback for me! In Poland, leftover-mashed-potato pancakes are often called kotlety ziemniaczane, a variation...
by Rita Anthony | Dec 4, 2025 | Thankful Thursday
Hi There, Today I’m thankful for one simple shift that changed everything for me, learning to cook without oil. Once I stopped relying on added fats, my food instantly tasted fresher and my health finally started moving in the right direction. From there, I discovered...
