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Taming the Inner Cookie Monster

July 2, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma discusses a step away from cravings. In addition, she shares a delicious Mediterranean-style wheat berry salad – perfect for summer gatherings.

Getting on the Whole Grain Train

June 23, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

We Americans are still in the process of embracing the concept of benefiting from eating whole grains. Yesterday, I met a lady from Washington State whose husband has diabetes. She reported to me how amazed she was that her husband could eat brown rice, but not white rice, without sending his blood sugar climbing to […]

Start Now Even if You’ve Had a Heart Attack

June 18, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma shares a report of two research studies that both find evidence for improved outcome for patients with heart disease who eat a Mediterranean-style diet. In addition, she shares a recipe for Grilled Vegetables and Wheat Berry Salad – Mediterranean Yumminess!

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Summer Eating

June 16, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma gives some hints for avoiding the pitfalls of summer eating. In addition, she shares a recipe for cool and Light Cucumber Salsa.

Parsley to the Bitter End

May 19, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma shares some information about parsley and a recipe for Pecan Parsley Pesto with Wheat Berries.

Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme

May 17, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma shares some tips from her herb garden.

Zingy Tangy Rhubarb – Spring Has Arrived

May 14, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma continues in her introductions of vegetables – this time Rhubarb. In addition, she shares a new recipe for Zingy Chunky Rhubarb Muffins; Zippy Rhubarb Vinaigrette; Rhubarb Flummery and Rhubarb Pecan Muffins.

Squash (Not the Sport)

January 21, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma shares info on roasting nutritious winter squash.

Imagining Spring in January

January 20, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma reminisces about the joy of the spring garden, and shares a method for preparing Red Swiss Chard.

Falling for Dr. Grandma

November 6, 2009 by Victor Bunderson

In his second Guest Blogging post, Dr. Grandpa relates his lonely batchelor story of meeting Dr. Grandma on an internet singles service, and the resulting romance and marriage. Her email address was a variation on “Garden Lady”, and some garden pictures are shown.