Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Slow Cooker Apple Sauce Recipe
It’s amazing how by simply mashing up some apple, you end up with this completely amazing ingredient/condiment/snack. Applesauce is easy to make, tastes delicious, and is completely versatile. There are many different ways to make applesauce, and you can make it as complicated or as uncomplicated as you like. You can simply put apples that […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Do you use this ancient fruit?
Figs have been harvested since the 9th century BC where they were a staple in Greece. And let me tell you the Greeks took their figs seriously. There were laws that forbade people from exporting the highest quality figs! If you’ve ever enjoyed a fresh fig, you know why this fruit of the ficus tree […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Keep Celery Fresh for a Month!
I’ve done my time with celery. Those “diets” that make you eat a lot of celery because the calorie count is so low? Yeah, you did it too, admit it! And while I don’t eat celery that way anymore (it kind of makes me cranky!), celery is a fabulous veggie. Celery is one of the […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Eat your fall display!
It is definitely pumpkin season! We know all about those classic orange pumpkins, but what about the pretty blue pumpkins? Queensland Blue is a gorgeous pumpkin with a light blue, silvery skin. It’s a variety that hails from Australia and was introduced to the United States back in 1932. The Queensland Blue looks quite similar […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Dem Bones!
Animal bones, including beef knuckles, chicken carcasses and ham hocks, are absolutely worth saving and cooking with. If you’re sticking to a grocery budget, you’ll be glad to know these animal bits are good and cheap (sometimes free if you can sweet talk your butcher). Bones are full of minerals like calcium and phosphorous. And […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Who wants a date?
Sure you can get a sugar fix and an energy boost from a candy bar, but if you’re trying to lead a healthier lifestyle, perhaps going for a date might be a better idea. No, not that kind of date. The fruit! Dates grow on palm trees (date palms to be exact) and they’ve been […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: The 3 Best Shrimp to Buy (and Which to Avoid)
Everyone loves shrimp. It’s easy to prepare, it’s versatile and it’s delicious. Shrimp is the most eaten seafood in the United States. Probably because it’s found in virtually every type of cuisine imaginable, from Asian stir-fries to Indian curries. But shrimp is one of those controversial foods that should only be eaten if it’s of […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Which fruit can decrease the risk of asthma and regulate blood sugar?
It’s apple season once again, so today we’re going to give you a trick, a tip, and a great new recipe, all related to this classic fruit bowl staple. These sweet (sometimes tart) fruits make the perfect grab-and-go snack. Apples are delicious, filling, and healthy, plus they have a built-in, biodegradable wrapper. Apples are rich […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: A Secret High Protein Source
If you’re a fan of Middle Eastern food, there’s a good chance you’ve eaten tahini at least once or twice. An essential ingredient in hummus, tahini is a paste made primarily with ground sesame seeds. In Middle Eastern countries, tahini is a common table ingredient. The flavor of tahini is similar to peanut butter, but […]