Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Thyme
Thyme is one of those ubiquitous spices that everyone seems to have hanging out in their spice cabinets. What you need to know about thyme is that it is not just a spice that sets stews, soups, and a whole slew of different foods apart; it’s good for you too! Full of vitamin K, iron, […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Shrimp
I love me some shrimp! Low in calories, low in fat, and big on flavor, shrimp is fabulous on the barby, great in salads, and makes a magnificent chowder. These babies are also highly nutritious and easy to prepare. High in protein, omega three fatty acids, and selenium, shrimp can be a great addition to […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Almond Milk
You’re probably wondering what exactly almond milk is. I bet you didn’t know you could even milk an almond! Well, you really can’t but you can make a delicious healthy “milk” to be used to drink, or it can be used in recipes calling for milk. You can buy prepared almond milk or you can […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Oregano
This wonderful herb is currently staging its comeback in my garden, LOL! I love the pungent smell of oregano, especially in all its fresh in the garden glory. But dried, oregano is simply magnificent. And if the flavor of this herb wasn’t enough, there are outstanding health benefits too. It is a powerful antibacterial, antioxidant, […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Brown Rice
A lot of people have a hard time transitioning from white rice to brown rice. Perhaps today’s TTR will help! Brown rice is milled once to remove the hard outer husk, packaged, and sold—rich in B vitamins, fiber, manganese, and iron. White rice continues that milling and polishing process until nothing is left but the […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Bok Choy
A Bok Choy Haiku A friendly cabbageOn the stovetop cookingIn stir fries and sides Okay, so I’m no poet and my haiku isn’t going to be published anytime soon. I do however, want to pay homage to this wonderful vegetable. A mere 10 calories for about a half cup of this awesome veggie is one […]