Recipes
What are Potatoes? Potato is a root vegetable that has been around for a long time. History narrates that this root vegetable was cultivated around 5,000 B.C. in Peru by the Incans. Potato is also a staple food in various cultures in the world. This vegetable is also called tubers – implying … Read more
The turn of the new millennium brought us many significant events, notable personalities, and important inventions, and pop entertainment. From MP3s to reality TV, many other 2000s pop culture trends help define the decade. Yet, we shouldn’t forget pop culture foods that rose during that particular time, as they not only satisfied … Read more
This eggplant stew recipe is created by my boyfriend. It’s so easy and very tasty. You will need eggplants, tomatoes, potatoes, sweet peppers, onions, carrots, garlic, tomato paste, olive oil, salt and spices you like. Eggplant is a highly polarizing vegetable. You either love it or loathe it; there is no in-between. … Read more
Candied red hot cinnamon pickles, the lip-smacking Christmas delicacy, is the ideal canning choice for overgrown cucumbers. Add a proportionate quantity of pickling lime to pamper taste buds from the young to the old. Combining cinnamon sticks with red hot candies lets you prepare this gourmet dish to spark memorable holidays. About … Read more
When it comes to school lunches, you can probably guess what the most frequent complaint I hear is: “They won’t eat what I pack.” Today we’re going to change that! I’ve got OODLES of entree ideas that are tasty AND satisfying (did I mention easy to prepare?). You might just end up … Read more
Thanksgiving is as much a blessing as it is a challenge when it comes to dietary restrictions. My guest post today over at Scottsdale Moms Blog focuses on food allergies and the difficulties some families face during this season of feasting and food-focused fun. Whether you’re dealing with major food allergies or … Read more
Summertime for our family is full of day trips to fun (air-conditioned) locales and lazy afternoons by the pool. After long summer days, the last thing I want to do is crank out a meal over a hot stove. This summery balsamic glazed pasta is a recipe that involves very little effort … Read more
In my work as a nutrition coach, I often come across kids who don’t like meat. If this is your kid, I can help! And even if they do, don’t stop here. I promise you’ll want to read on. There are lots of great, no-meat ways to get protein into kids. Whether … Read more
Whether your kids are out of school or merely counting down the days, summertime is upon us. Sure, NOW we’re excited about those homework free weeknights but by mid- July, the combination of long, lazy days and high fructose corn syrup laden treats are enough to drive you straight back into the … Read more
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