Tip, Trick & a Recipe: I can’t get enough of these!
When I was a little girl, there was no way I’d be giving thanks for the little green balls of mush my dear mother would put on my plate. I would have to sit at the table forever, trying to choke down those disgusting blobs of leaves. I love my mother dearly, but the woman […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Pears
Did you know that pears are a member of the rose family? Yes! They sure are. There are over 3000 varieties of pears in the world. If you plant a pear tree today it will take about 7 years to produce fruit, but they can live for 100 years. Pears are packed with fiber and […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: 3 Super Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds
Oh, it’s autumn! And you know what that means, don’t you? A plethora of pumpkin seeds! I mean, who doesn’t equate fall with pumpkins? I love me some pumpkin puree and I love me some pumpkin seeds. Even though these little nuggets of wonderful are available year-round, they’re best enjoyed when pumpkins are in season. […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: An Apple a Day
You know the old saying, right? An apple a day keeps the doctor away. There’s a lot of truth to that saying. Apples are fiber-rich, full of vitamin A, beta-carotene, and vitamin C as well as a smattering of other vitamins and minerals. Definitely a valuable part of your daily bites! It’s not just red, […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Butternut Squash
As the weather gets cooler, my mind goes to squash. That didn’t come out quite right, but you know what I mean! Butternut squash is one of my favorite winter squashes. It has a gorgeous orange color that tells us it is jam-packed with carotenoids which protect us against heart disease, breast cancer, and macular […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: What veggie can I not get enough of right now?
In honor of this most ultimate summer squash, today we’re giving it the attention it deserves. Sound good? Zucchinis are packed with beta-carotene, potassium, and B vitamins. They also provide fiber and a bit of Vitamin C, but a large zucchini contains only 16 calories! While zucchini can be used in muffin and loaf recipes, […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Dandelion Greens…
the nutritional superstar!
Most of us are familiar with the common yellow weed that marks the onset of spring in many parts of the country. Dandelion greens are the enemy to gardeners everywhere, but these flower bed nuisances are actually real nutritional superstars. Dandelion greens are very high in vitamins A, B, C, and D. They are rich […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Who knew? (asparagus=lily)
Asparagus are elegant and delicious! Truly in season right now, you can pick them up on sale everywhere. Lots of fiber, easy to cook; delicious to eat. I’ll tell you how! Here’s today’s TRICK: SMELL the tops of the asparagus in the store. The tips should NOT be slimy and stinky! Look for ends that […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: What common condiment may protect against cancer?
It’s been mentioned in Sanskrit writings from 5000 years ago and in The New Testament. It was used as a food source and medicinally in ancient Greece and in ancient Rome. It’s available ground and whole. Oh, and also as a condiment. We’re talking about mustard! The Romans are believed to have been the first […]