On Rebecca Regnier’s Full Plate we’re trying to cook healthy foods each week. This week we decorated broccoli instead of cookies and we rolled up a savory pastry for only 100 calories. This is only the second show and I’m working on NOT saying okay, okay? And giving the cooking segment more time. I’m a [...]

I realize the title up there might be mis-interpreted. I’m okay with that. If you’ve ever pondered paying for a fake bang, read this week’s column…. Many days I ponder the big stuff, like why are we here, where are we going, where is the DVD player remote control? Lately the question that keeps me [...]

While in Savannah for the Real Women of Philadelphia I got a chance to tour Paula Deen’s TV House! The gorgeous southern style home is still the main set for her show Best Dishes. It was the inspiration for my kitchen remodel. (I suspect many other kitchen remodels as well.) It is lovely – here’s [...]

Meet two moms who hope to be the next Betty Crocker but with a healthy twist on baking mixes! Here’s the website to find out where to buy if you’d like to try!

ABC is producing a new daytime show about weight loss (why am I not the host of this) and they’re holding an open casting call this weekend in the Detroit Area. If you’re interested take a look at the flyer below, make sure to read the whole thing and don’t just show up. Anyway the [...]

I have 27 days until a big event. An event where I want to look nice. If I’ve learned anything from The Biggest Loser it’s that I should be able to lose 50 pounds in that amount of time being in my 40s it’s that I am wise and stuff. SO I’m going to use all my [...]

It’s a big day for The Twitter Diet! My method of using Twitter to support a healthy lifestyle is featured in June’s issue of the national magazine More! Look! It’s on the cover right next to Christy Turlington’s upper ear! See Tweet Yourself Thin!  The article by FANTASTIC author,  Pamela Redmon Satran, begins on page 117. My part is [...]

Were you a Girl Scout? Here’s something to look forward to after you hit 50!

You read how Consumer Reports calls support the “secret sauce” of successful dieting. Well duh!! We’ve known it all along! But how do you GET that “secret sauce” or that diet support? We’ve all embarked on lifestyle plans but somehow just planning meals and tracking and all that takes more time than we have. We [...]

I’m so excited to announce that I’m a finalist in the Real Women of Philadelphia contest! I’m going to get to meet Paula in Savannah this summer and have a chance at being a host for Philadelphia Cream Cheese products and possibly contribute to a cook book. I flipped my lid when they made the [...]