Many of you have read or are aware of the Laura Numeroff book “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie”. Once the mouse tastes the cookie he will want a glass of milk, then he will need a napkin, and the story goes on and on until he needs another cookie and the cycle never […]
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Safe, Smart Super Bowl Sunday Snacking
Super Bowl Sunday is a day for friends and family to gather around the television, cheer for favorite teams, enjoy the best new commercials and snack on finger foods. Relaxing and grazing on dips, appetizers and other indulgences is part of the fun, as long as you don’t let time-temperature abuse ruin your party! Here […]
Dried Apples for Fall Favorite Snacks
Apples are one of my very favorite fall foods. The aromas of fresh cider, cooked apple butter and dried apples all have special memories in my family. If you have never tried to dry apples I’d like to encourage you to give it a try. The process is fairly simple if you have a dehydrator […]
It’s Watermelon Season
Need something refreshing on these hot summer days? Grab a piece of watermelon. Watermelon is about 93% water and tastes delicious. Want a tasty beverage? Add some watermelon chunks to your glass of cold water. Not only is watermelon refreshing, it contains Lycopene, a red pigment and phytonutrient. Lycopene has been shown to help reduce […]
Enjoy the Blueberry Bounty
“They’re Baaaaaack!” No, not the Poltergeist movies. It’s time for everyone’s favorite little fruit–blueberries! What should you know about these tiny powerhouses? The health benefits of blueberries are truly amazing. Consider the following blueberry “trivia”: • Blueberries have just 80 calories per cup. • Scientific studies show that blueberries contain a category of phytonutrients called […]
What is that leafy green?
On my last trip to the grocery store the cashier asked “what exactly is this?” in reference to my favorite vegetable: kale. Kale is an amazing vegetable is starting to be recognized for its exceptional nutrient richness, health benefits, and delicious flavor. A leafy green, kale is available in several varieties. It belongs to the […]