Tip, Trick & a Recipe: The black and white on the blackberry
How many of you folks know that every temperate continent in the world grows and harvests blackberries? It’s true! This teacher’s pet in the school of berries is enjoyed by people on every corner of the globe. These beautiful black fruits can be enjoyed frozen or fresh. Blackberries can be made into jam, or they […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Nature’s crunchy snack
This simple root veggie is a standard staple in most people’s fridges. It’s used in everything from soups to stews to side dishes. A favorite snack, these antioxidant rich root veggies contain carotenoids, which help fight inflammation and prevents the oxidization of cholesterol; very important considering that it is oxidized cholesterol that causes the build […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Everything is peachy keen
Peaches are starting to come in season and for most people, the intoxicating aroma of peaches signals that summer is really and truly here. This sweet, tasty, and juicy fruit is thought to have originated in China. It grows in hot subtropical climates like Georgia and I know we’ve all heard of Georgia peaches! Peaches […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Something sweet with health benefits
Honey is the magic produced inside beehives and coveted by people and bears alike; there’s really nothing like it in the world. Honey is one of the few sweet foods in life that has huge health benefits. Just like coconut milk, honey is an antiviral, antifungal, and antimicrobial substance. This comes from the bee propolis […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Arugula
Called Rocket Salad in the UK, arugula is really an herb (also called Italian Cress). It is a delightful change of pace in that its spicy, peppery leaves add a delicious flavor all its own. Lower in oxalates than spinach, it’s a good salad choice with vitamins A, B, C, and K all available and […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Salt: Friend or Foe?
Salt is an essential nutrient. Our bodies NEED salt. Note that I am not saying we need a LOT of salt, we just need some (about 500 milligrams a day). This is one of the reasons I much prefer sea salt to other salts—it’s fresher, lighter, and won’t bog you don’t like regular old table […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Kick Out Those Kitchen Odors
KITCHEN ODORS. Ewww! Gross, huh? It’s a reality though, when you do a lot of cooking, so… Here’s today’s TRICK: Have you ever been in bed, started falling asleep, and keep thinking you smelled onions? Then you realize you do indeed smell them; they’re on your hands from chopping onions for dinner that night. You may […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: The Skinny on Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
Here’s today’s TRICK: When handling raw boneless skinless breasts of chicken that need to be cut up for a recipe, make sure it is semi-frozen. That way you’ll get a nice firm slice made without the wiggle factor! It’s easier and neater this way. Here’s today’s TIP: Make SURE you use a cutting board designated only for […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: The Great Garbanzo
Here’s today’s TRICK: Next time you make a tossed green salad, add some cooked or canned (drained and rinsed) garbanzo beans for a nearly instant fiber and a protein lift as well! A half cup of this fine bean (aka as chick peas) has only 120 calories, 5 grams of protein and a whopping 8 grams […]