How to optimize freezer space
If there’s an avalanche of food spilling out of the freezer compartment of your refrigerator every time you open it, or if stuff is buried so deep in your chest freezer that you’ve stopped even trying to search for things, it’s time to get your freezer situation under control! When your freezer is not organized […]
Bottoms Up For Breakfast
Taking care of ourselves is how we manage our health; there’s no other way around it. It may be a simple concept, but it’s overlooked every single day in favor of taking care of everyone and everything else. Just like breakfast. We skip breakfast thinking we don’t need it. We aren’t hungry—we just want our […]
Sizzling tips for searing meat
Cooking meat well is something that takes practice. There’s a knack for getting that perfect golden color on a chicken breast and making those dark grill marks appear on a steak. While a nice color on a piece of meat looks nice, more importantly, that color basically translates to flavor. A good sear is required […]
How to best use your refrigerator
Chances are, you have a refrigerator in your home. But, if you’re like many people, you don’t put a lot of thought into the what-goes-where process when you get your groceries home from the market. There is a reason why your fridge has all of those drawers and shelves. Certain areas of your fridge have […]
Who else “Hass” to have a daily dose of avocado?
If I could be married to a food, avocado might be the lucky guy. So delicious and healthy, this tree fruit (also known as the Alligator Pear) is not only an incredibly high-quality source of fat, but it’s also very versatile. I enjoy avocado on its own with a simple drizzle of balsamic vinegar and […]
Which mineral-rich seasoning should you be bathing in?
Salt is a pretty essential ingredient in our kitchens. We use it all the time, but did you know that not all salt is created equal? The most common salts on the go tend to be table salt, kosher salt, and sea salt. Table salt is the most processed and most commonly used in homes […]
Eat as if your life depended on it.
What if every bite you put in your mouth gave your body something that would make you stronger and healthier? How many times have you wished it could be easier to lose weight, to get healthier? Yes, it can be a struggle to get on (and stay on) that healthy path. But what if you […]
Stock your pantry and fridge for Paleo
When you start looking at Paleo and regular old gluten-free recipes, you may notice that you could stand to do a better job of stocking your cupboards so that you’re not always either running to the market or passing over recipes due to a lack of key ingredients. Now, this obviously doesn’t happen when you […]
Cheap, tasty & fast!
Chicken breasts are a great starting point for a delicious and healthy meal. They’re a very lean source of protein and an excellent item to serve to your family on a regular basis. And I promise you that there’s an endless number of ways you can cook chicken breasts so that you don’t end up […]