In an economy which is struggling to balance itself, we all would like to get more bang for our buck - especially when we're at the grocery store. And on the surface, eating and buying healthy can appear much more expensive. Well, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (ChooseMyPlate.gov) this week announced a new tool in its resource [...]
Category: Kitchen and cooking
Garlic Lover’s Dip
If you love garlic, you'll love this recipe. Garlicky Spinach & Artichoke Dip (with kale) 2-3 cups fresh spinach (washed, stems removed) 1 whole bunch kale (washed, stems removed) 17 oz silken tofu 1 can artichoke hearts 4-6 cloves of garlic (depending on personal taste) Olive oil for drizzling Fresh oregano, basil to taste [...]
From scraps to scrumptious: Regrow your groceries!
Mother nature always shows that when there is a will, there's a way. I never realized until I started gardening just how easy it is to grow food. Because life, in any form, is engineered to grow, live, and flourish. It's just the design. And any living thing in nature is also endowed with [...]
All hail the mighty pecan nut
Aaaaah, pecans! These soft, buttery and nutty little packages of healthy nutrients have become my top favorite nut. It's hard to believe that three years ago, I would have made a face at any nut on the planet. That's what finding out what's healthy does for you - you try new things and find out [...]
Bacteria & Food: Is 5-second rule mankind’s undoing?
After reading this article, Scientists Study What to Do If You Drop a Cookie on the Floor, I began to think about mankind's dilemma of "eat it or not eat it" after dropping prized, delectable morsels.
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