Healthy Foods: Easy Ways to Boost Your Omega-3
I am always encouraging you, my dear readers, to incorporate omega-3 into your diet because of the countless benefits for your health. By now I’m sure you’ve ascertained that the best way to get your omega-3 fatty acids has everything to do with seafood. As a matter of fact, the top five highest in omega-3 […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Calamari
This may sound like an unusual subject for an article coming from me because you’ll notice that I did, in fact, say calamari in the subject title. Now before your little hearts skip a beat because you think I’m about to encourage deep-fried seafood, you’re wrong. Actually “calamari” is essentially just squid – with or […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Fennel
Feeling funny about fennel? What is it and how to use it? Fennel is a green blub type of stock with a very leafy flourishing top. It kind of looks like leeks mated with parsley, LOL. It has a really interesting flavor; it has a similar taste to that of licorice and texture closely related […]
Cracking the Organic Egg Code
Who knew shopping for eggs could be so hard? It’s just like bread– you see one that says whole wheat and then another that says whole grain and you’re torn as to which is actually the best choice. Am I right? As far as eggs are concerned, with having to discern between labels like organic, […]
Tip, Trick & Recipe: Poblano Peppers
Poblano peppers are one of the most popular peppers grown in Mexico. They’re large, green, and milder in taste. You can find these peppers in most every grocery store; they look similar to green bell peppers, just more elongated. A great nutritional perk to this pepper is that it is bursting with vitamin C, like […]
Healthy Snacks for Hungry Kids – Part 2
Last week I shared some ideas for feeding those hungry munchkins that are home for the summer. Need more ideas? These snack ideas came in from moms – tried and true snacks that are healthy and keep kids (and adults!) happy. Try these out for yourself and see what you think. Our favorite is celery […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Shallots
I’ve been asked repeatedly for years, what are shallots? Believe it or not, shallots are not just small onions. While related to the onion, these close relatives are in a league of their own. Shallots are grown in clusters with a light bronze skin tone. They have a delicate taste that adds rich flavor to […]
Healthy Snacks for Hungry Kids – Part 1
It’s summer. They’re home. They’re whining and, most of all, they’re constantly hungry. So what’s a mom to do? Feed ’em! Kids need snacks, but not constant grazing. You need to make sure the snacks are healthy and are going to do them some good, nutritionally. Just giving them the junk that they clamor for […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Scallops
I love, love, love scallops! I know there are a handful of you that don’t like fish or shellfish. That’s okay, I’ll eat what you don’t want. Scallops are mollusks with two hinged scalloped (if you can believe that) shells. The part of the scallop that we eat is the white muscle that opens and […]