Posted from Please, DON'T pass the salt! 115 days ago
Low salt diets : low salt cooking
I’m talking about my George Foreman Grill. I use it a lot, especially at lunchtime. It’s the perfect appliance for making grilled sandwiches. For example, today I made my husband a grilled turkey sandwich. Colombus Reduced Sodium Sliced Turkey from Trader Joe’s, sliced Swiss cheese (naturally... (original story)
Posted from Please, DON'T pass the salt! 133 days ago
Low salt diets : low salt cooking
A line from my husband's favorite movie, "21." And that's what we had last night, a chicken dinner. And it was, indeed, a winner! All my local grocery stores have had Foster Farms whole chickens on sale lately. A couple of days ago I was shopping and decided on a whim to pick up yet another whole ch... (original story)
Posted from Please, DON'T pass the salt! 139 days ago
Low salt diets : low salt cooking
Fall has finally arrived in my neck of the woods and I’ve gotten busy baking. I really like to spend a couple of days in a baking marathon and then freeze everything. I especially enjoy having a variety of breakfast items in the freezer. That way my husband can help himself when he gets up in the ... (original story)
Posted from Please, DON'T pass the salt! 178 days ago
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A couple of days ago I went into cooking marathon mode. I made some cracked wheat bread, pizza dough, and three vegetable dishes: Eggplant Bake, Summer Squash Casserole, and Braised Sweet & Sour Red Cabbage. The eggplant and squash were purchased from my local farmers market and the red cabbage came... (original story)
Posted from Please, DON'T pass the salt! 201 days ago
Low salt diets : low salt cooking
Let's keep exploring the wonders of today's modern supermarket produce section and how it can help in the low sodium diet battle.Sizzling outside? How about a main dish salad? Nothing could be simpler, thanks again to the produce section. Grab a bag or two of your favorite lettuce mix. Take a look a... (original story)
Posted from Please, DON'T pass the salt! 206 days ago
Low salt diets : low salt cooking
Read all about it... in the Sacramento Bee. The Campbell's Soup Company has announced the goal of reducing the salt content of their popular tomato soup by 32%. The goal is to bring the sodium level to 480 mg. per serving. "...officials say cutting sodium across its hundreds of product lines is the ... (original story)
Posted from Please, DON'T pass the salt! 208 days ago
Low salt diets : low salt cooking
As you know, I’m always on the look out for new products, and I’m especially happy when I find items in my local grocery store. Don’t get me wrong. I enjoy ordering from online sources. I really get a kick out of receiving packages, sort of like a kid at Christmas. But it’s heartening to dis... (original story)
Posted from Please, DON'T pass the salt! 209 days ago
Low salt diets : low salt cooking
Grocery store produce departments have changed quite a bit in the last several years. And that’s good news for those following low sodium diets. Not only is there a plethora of fresh fruits and vegetables available now, but the variety is unbelievable too. And there are so many pre-prepped options... (original story)
Posted from Please, DON'T pass the salt! 252 days ago
Low salt diets : low salt cooking
OK, I realize this is a strange subject when it comes to low sodium cooking. But I also recognize that sometimes people use shortcuts. There is a place for convenience, processed, and packaged foods even on a low sodium diet. Everyone is different and their needs and abilities are different too. Som... (original story)
Posted from Please, DON'T pass the salt! 280 days ago
Low salt diets : low salt cooking
Every once in a while both my husband and I get a hankering for fried chicken. What’s not to like? It’s crispy & delicious. Plus if you fix it yourself, you can also make cream gravy to smother mashed potatoes or biscuits with. I’ve tried various ways of preparing the fried chicken: just a sim... (original story)