August 30th, 2008
It’s zucchini time in the Midwest and Northeast and if you are looking for ideas on how to serve these omnipresent green-colored squash, we have ideas:
Cut them into 1/2″ x 3″ spears and eat raw.
Make zucchini muffins
Grate zucchini in your salad
Grill them.
Make zucchini bread
Use in a vegetable stir-fry
Make stuffed zucchini
Create ratatouille
Bake in vegetable lasagna
Serve baked […]
By Sandy Mitchell -- 6 comments
August 30th, 2008
I know it’s the holiday weekend and you’re all out barbecuing, swimming, camping, and enjoying the great outdoors for one last big summer blast. I thought I’d share a couple fun giveaways for you to enter if you get time.
Here are the links to check them out:
Win a free one year premium subscription to […]
By Linette Gerlach -- 0 comments
August 29th, 2008
Hope you have a wonderful extended holiday weekend. Here are some weekend food related reading and recipes. Not all healthy, but definitely fun.
Personalize Anything with Lazertran Decals- What do you like to keep at the ready on your counter when you cook? Salt, pepper, your favorite herbs, parmesan cheese …? Eileen illustrates how to […]
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August 29th, 2008
One of my new favorite Web sites is a new video site called Eat, Drink, or Die. This professionally run site is a far cry from food offerings on YouTube. Tom Colicchio (of Top Chef fame) and other food experts have contributed videos on nutrition, wine, healthy eating, and more. If you aren’t familiar […]
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August 28th, 2008
When my son gets home from school, he thinks he’s starving! So I try to have some quick, healthy snacks on hand. I prefer whole food snacks whenever possible.
Here are some of my favorite recipes.
Fruity Kabobs- These are easy and your children will have fun helping you make them.
Blueberry Oat Bran Muffins- Make these […]
By Linette Gerlach -- 5 comments
August 27th, 2008
The people at Ragu are offering a new 34-page color booklet called “Feed Our Kids Well.” It’s loaded with fun cooking for kids ideas and recipes as well as nutritional information. It’s available to download (takes a really long time) or by mail.
(photo courtesy of Ragu)
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August 27th, 2008
Recent studies are suggesting that antioxidant-rich foods, such as cherries, can be a natural way to protect against the signs and conditions of aging. “Super Fruits,” including cherries, are one of the few known natural sources of melatonin, a powerful antioxidant.In celebration of September being Healthy Aging Month, the people at the Cherry Marketing […]
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August 26th, 2008
Type 2 diabetes runs in my family, I think that’s why I’ve always been interested in healthy food and nutrition. When I was offered the opportunity to take a look at a new book called The 30-Day Diabetes Miracle Cookbook, I had to check it out. It’s the companion and recipe guide for The […]
By Linette Gerlach -- 0 comments
August 25th, 2008
Unlike my co-blogger Linette, I live alone and sometimes cooking a dinner for myself from scratch is just more than I want to deal with. However, I still want to avoid high-fat fast food, carbohydrate-rich delivery foods like pizza, and the expense of eating out. What’s a girl to do?
I’ve tried scores of frozen dinners. […]
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August 23rd, 2008
It’s that time again, time for some fun weekend food links. Happy weekend reading!
Barbara’s Watermelon and Feta Salad- It’s National Watermelon Month. Do you know how good watermelon is for your health and for your figure? Add in the benefits of olive oil and balsamic vinegar and you’ve got a winning and unusual taste […]
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