There is such a difference when it comes to fruit and vegetables when they are in season compared to off season. The flavors and juices just burst with every bite. There is a reason why you eat them when they are in season; they each serve a purpose. For example, […]
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Kefir fruit pops
I love being able to make my own snacks and treats and have control of what goes into them. I recently bought some popsicle molds and love them. I bought these at Bed, Bath, and Beyond. They even have a little straw attached just in case they melt a little […]
Is it local?
How often do you hear that question now or ask it yourself when ordering or buying food? We all want to support our local farmers and keep them in business. We trust they don’t use any chemicals, that they are organic, and we like to be sustainable and support our […]
All-Purpose, Whole Wheat, Bleached or Unbleached…what flour to use???
Like I’ve said before, I always try to have some nutrients in every ingredient I cook with. Well flour has been on my mind lately. I am doing an Autism presentation at school and have learned a lot about gluten. This had me asking a lot of questions about flour. […]
Gluten-Free
I get asked a lot about what is gluten and should we avoid it? Gluten is what makes bread stick together. Think of gluten as the glue. It is found in wheat, rye, and barley. But it is also found in oat bran, wheat germ, and semolina which is the […]
Fresh herbs
I was so excited to learn about how to keep my herbs in the fridge because I was so tired of them going bad after a week and wasting money. But low and behold here is how to keep them fresh and yummy! First cut off the bottom of the […]
Kale Chips
I try to incorporate dark green leafy vegetables into my diet everyday and here is a fun way to do it! They are called Kale Chips. I use dinosaur kale because it’s a little bit thicker and make for better chips. Some of the benefits that Kale provides are: Kale […]
Oh salad I love you. You…complete me.
Wow. I haven’t blogged since December? My goodness school keeps me busy. And I have so much information to teach y’all. Well I am studying for my Advanced Nutrition Principles test tonight and had just made myself a salad for dinner. And that is the reason I am blogging tonight. […]
Hi, I’m Julie!
