Healthy Foods: Popeye was right all along!
I’m strong to the finish ’cause I eats my spinach . . . Popeye was a smart guy. Well, if you can look past the chain-smoking, the violent tendencies he had towards Bluto, and the way he objectified Olive Oyl. But anyway, the iconic cartoon sailor has been helping to make spinach cool for decades. […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Olive Oil How-Tos
Here’s today’s TRICK: Have you ever spilled olive oil or any other kind of oil for that matter? What a mess! The way to clean it up easily is to sprinkle a thick layer of flour over the top and let the flour absorb the oil (usually takes a few minutes). Then use a brush […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Gotta Love Garlic!
What’s not to LOVE about garlic? Just about the only thing that doesn’t go with garlic is chocolate. But it’s probably just a matter of time before I’ll be eating those very words, LOL Here’s Today’s TRICK: To really save time pressing garlic in your garlic press, don’t peel it. The peel will be left […]
Packaged Foods Must Haves
Food For Thought Packaged Foods Must Haves by Leanne Ely, CNC I am about to say something that many you of may be shocked by. Some of you may even utter an audible gasp. You ready? Some packaged foods aren’t all bad. There, I said it! Believe me, the standard will always be food in […]
How to Wash Your Fruits and Veggies
Dinner Diva How to Wash Your Fruits and Veggies By Leanne Ely, CNC I’m sure you’re thinking that you don’t need an article to direct you on how to do something as simple as washing your produce. But guess what? It isn’t as simple as running water over your bounty. It’s by no means rocket […]
Worst Salad Toppings
Healthy Foods Worst Salad Toppings by: Leanne Ely, CNC A common misconception in the world of food is– because it’s a salad, it must be healthy. Oh no, do not be fooled by that! Salads can have just as much fat and sometimes even more than a greasy cheeseburger. So I’m going to compile a […]
Kids Kitchen
The kitchen is the perfect place to be together with your children. This is where the meals are made and, if your dining table is in the same room, it’s where they’re eaten too. Giving children the opportunity to learn how to cook and prepare meals has amazing side effects. Believe it or not, you’ll […]
Best Ever Potato Salad (with or without mayo)
Nothing wows a potluck or picnic better than a big vat of homemade potato salad. And considering right now is the best time for fresh potatoes (I had some absolutely delicious red potatoes in my CSA basket this past week!), I thought we’d pull out the potato peelers and get busy. So next time you’re […]
Make My Salad a Meal
Often thought of as a side dish, salads can make tasty, energizing meals. Added bonus: they’re quick and easy. We have all heard the horror stories of 1500 calorie salads—you need to be cautious about the toppings, but aside from that, you can let your imagination run wild. Remember that there are many types of […]