Can you PRETEND these are the cookies Delilah baked but we could not get the photos to come out so well as these?
OK, kids. Here’s the sad, sad story: I went to Delilah’s and took MANY, GREAT photos of the spread of Valentine cookies she had laid out all over her dining room table…
Problem is-those pictures were cranky and obstreperous. THEY WOULD NOT SHOW UP FOR US TO SEE. So just imagine with me: heart shaped sugar cookies, frosted to the edge, centered with little hearts that said “TOO COOL” “KISS ME” and other cute sayings…I am heartbroken not to SHOW them to you.
Delilah, like many of you, bakes treats and other comfort foods much to the delight of her family. These cookies were made especially for the grandchildren and their school chums. I’d have to say that Delilah cooks with heart for those she loves. She, much like many of you, has traditions around food.
We eat to live but eating with heart and eating for the health of our hearts is primo.
Dr. Ben Kim sent out a message recently touting various oils that support our good health and increase our health if it is lagging. Food is much more cost effective than prescriptions are so I found it interesting; I could be guilty of standing in a rut of my own creation. I tend to stick with olive oil cuz it’s familiar and has a high smoke point. The good Canadian doctor reminds me of other oils worthy of my consideration.
He likes coconut oil and here is his list of benefits:
1. Improves your energy
2. Reduces your risk of developing heart disease
3. Reduces your risk of developing cancer
4. Improves your ability to digest foods and absorb nutrients
5. Promotes weight loss and maintenance of your ideal weight
6. Helps prevent bacterial, yeast, fungal, and viral infections
7. Supports and enhance your immune system
8. Helps regulate your blood sugar and prevent or control diabetes
9. Helps prevent osteoporosis
10. Helps prevent premature aging and wrinkling of your skin
11. Helps keep your skin smooth and soft
10. Help sprotect you against skin cancer and blemishes
So, maybe olive oil ISN’T the only game in town? Hm…who knew?
Coconut oil can be something purchased with SNAP funds. If you are into saving money by using Angel Food Ministries food you would easily be able to get coconut oil with your savings. Some of you depend on food pantries and food commodities. I know there are those who come to this blog who use Farmers Market coupons, too. And there are a few frugal foodies who come here to learn new and better ways of saving money on their food budgets!
When you have special occasions to celebrate with those you love best, you can stay within your food budget, enjoy comfort foods AND contribute to your good health!
I’ll drink to that! I’ll go get a glass of veggie juice and toast to you all right now!
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