An apple a day…Not only do apples taste great, but they are amazingly healthy too. According to the website www.nutrition-and-you.com, apples have high fiber that can fight LDL cholesterol, they are a great source of vitamin C and beta carotene, and they are rich in cancer fighting antioxidants. And if that wasn't good enough, they are also low in calories and available to us year round. All this makes me very happy because I’m just crazy about apples. I love this time of year when we go apple picking and I can munch on an apple that was just picked off the tree. The crunch, the taste, the …

Whether it’s Mother’s Day, a First Communion, or a Sunday afternoon with friends, spring seems to restart the season for entertaining. I learned long ago that the effort that goes into preparing a big Sunday lunch or dinner never seemed to be as enjoyable for me, the cook.  And, for the guests who sat around the table, there was often the need for a long walk at the end of the meal.  I finally realized there was a simple, healthy, and delicious alternative, and that’s when I started talking up brunch. Creating a tasty brunch menu for any of your special occasions can be as simple as cracking …