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FOFF Orzo and Tomato Soup

The benefits of Lycopene - that antioxidant found in tomatoes... Another tomato based meal. That's not so bad considering all the health benefits we get from tomatoes and I specifically refer to the lycopene content in this bright, red fruit. Our bodies are constantly undergoing oxidative stress and to combat that stress we need to have a healthy antioxidant and immune response system. Pigment in brightly colored produce such as tomatoes, watermelon, grapefruits, and papaya with red flesh contain healthy amounts. Lycopene activates our immune system and allows it to promote genes that trigger key enzymes protecting against the environment, [...]

By Joanne|2012-06-27T19:31:14-04:00June 27, 2012|Fusion Food & Friends|4 Comments

Endless Chores and White Soup with Roasted Grapes and Olive oil

The vacation is over, Monday is here. Ho Hum. But we did get a lot accomplished over the weekend. The lawn was mowed but doesn’t look like it since the rain seems to give it a “turbo-grow” boost. The cars were washed but won’t look like it when we drive them since the roads are wet and dirty. Vacuuming done and floors washed although won’t stay clean since Shane will track loose grass and dirt in from the outside. Vacation clothes were washed and dried with another basket to be washed from the weekend (it’s ENDLESS!) A partial cleaning of [...]