Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Fennel
Feeling funny about fennel? What is it and how to use it? Fennel is a green blub type of stock with a very leafy flourishing top. It kind of looks like leeks mated with parsley, LOL. It has a really interesting flavor; it has a similar taste to that of licorice and texture closely related […]
Cracking the Organic Egg Code
Who knew shopping for eggs could be so hard? It’s just like bread– you see one that says whole wheat and then another that says whole grain and you’re torn as to which is actually the best choice. Am I right? As far as eggs are concerned, with having to discern between labels like organic, […]
MOOve over Milk
Healthy Foods MOOve over Milk by: Leanne Ely, CNC Milk is good food, or so we’ve been told. But for many, there’s this issue of lactose intolerance that is prevalent across the board. Lactose intolerance shows up as tummy aches, skin issues and excessive mucus being the top symptoms. Both of my children were […]
Taking the Edge Off Nutrition
Dinner Diva Taking the Edge Off Nutrition By Leanne Ely, CNC It seems that the geometric triangle we’ve all associated with food has smoothed itself out into a more organic shape. We no longer have a food pyramid, but a food plate. The USDA has revamped that intimidating pyramid into a plate, dividing said […]
Managing Midnight Munchies
Food For Thought Managing Midnight Munchies by Leanne Ely, CNC Midnight snacking is a habit that we all start probably in our early teens if not sooner. When you’re thirteen and you have a sleepover with a bunch of friends, the idea of having junk food at midnight or later seems really cool. Then […]
Best Ballpark Bites
Healthy Foods Best Ballpark Bites by Leanne Ely, CNC If you and your family are sports fanatics or your children are on sports teams, you’re probably not as enthusiastic about the homerun after you’ve substituted your usual dinner plans for whatever the vender sold you. So how do you make the best of ballpark […]
Farmers Market 101
Dinner Diva Farmers Market 101 by Leanne Ely, CNC If you’ve never experienced the summer and fall privilege of a farmer’s market, you’re missing out, Big Time. Here are some reasons you need to get yourself there– 1. Better Flavor and Better for You. The produce you can find at farmer’s markets have incredible […]
Tips to Beat the Summer Heat
Food For Thought Tips to Beat the Summer Heat by Leanne Ely, CNC One of summer’s many joys is that it brings to the table this huge variety of adventures and activities. Family vacations, occasional get-aways with your friends, and even a sizable chunk of sports you only grace with your athletic ability during […]
Surviving Summer Cookouts
Healthy Foods Surviving Summer Cookouts by Leanne Ely, CNC Let’s face it, aside from the mosquitoes and humidity (depending on where you live of course), summer is a treat in our seasonal cycle. After the sun begins to set and a faint breeze christens the air, you may hear something close growling – begging […]