July 7th, 2008
Unlike my co-blogger, Linette, I am single without kids and so I always notice the rare recipe that boldly states “serves one.” This recipe from the National Watermelon Promotion Board is a fun, easy, and tasty way to serve watermelon. I substituted whole wheat pancakes to add a healthy touch.
Watermelon Breakfast Pancakes
1/2 cup maple […]
By Sandy Mitchell -- 2 comments
July 2nd, 2008
What’s summer–especially July–without watermelon? Watermelon is a refreshing way to get part of your daily fruit and vegetable quota as well as being a good source of Vitamins C and A. Below are our eight favorite ways to eat watermelon:
1. Cut up in wedges, unadorned.2. Cut in cubes on small skewers and […]
By Sandy Mitchell -- 3 comments
July 1st, 2008
This month the Lifestyle’s Network is reflecting on their 4th of July memories, so I thought I’d reflect on my favorite Independence Day food.
When I think of food at the 4th of July I think of the infamous flag cake, with it’s blueberry stars, and a strawberry stripe. The 4th of July is […]
By Linette Gerlach -- 19 comments
June 30th, 2008
One of my favorite juices is POM, the 100% Pomegranate juice that comes in the hour glass-shaped bottle. Not only does it taste good, but Pomegranate juice is a great source of antioxidents and potassium. However, you can’t always drink it straight. Fortunately, the folks at POM have shared with us the recipe […]
By Sandy Mitchell -- 7 comments
June 28th, 2008
I thought that I’d met most of the fruits of the world, even the more exotic ones. However, until last week, I’d not made the aquaintance of the açaí berry from the tropical marshlands of South and Central America. This little round, purple berry is a powerhouse. Lauded as a super fruit, it’s loaded with […]
By Sandy Mitchell -- 2 comments
June 27th, 2008
Are you looking for healthy and tasty snacks that won’t bore the kids this summer? Consider Funky Monkey snacks, a new freeze-dried fruit snack that crunches. I’m not usually a fan of freeze-dried products, but this product uses a process that keeps most of the fresh fruit flavor and smell.
As for the healthy part: […]
By Sandy Mitchell -- 1 comment
June 16th, 2008
Mid-June is strawberry season in the Midwest. The first fruit to ripen, these red berries are a sure sign that the warm weather is here to stay. Pick-you-own farms abound throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, and beyond. It’s a great, affordable way to stock up on berries. Plus, you know that you’re getting the freshest […]
By Sandy Mitchell -- 0 comments
May 20th, 2008
One of my favorite snacks to make is a fruit and yogurt parfait. Just like the one you can get at the fast food restaurant (only healthier). They’re super simple to make, and they look elegant enough for a summer brunch.
I make them by layering fruit and yogurt into a parfait, or wine […]
By Linette Gerlach -- 5 comments
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