I admit it; I find it hard to not buy fun new gadgets at Williams Sonoma. As I've said many times before, that place is my idea of a toy store! If you've been having difficulty with grilled fish, and finding it tricky to keep it from flaking and breaking apart into the grill, here's […]
Read More ›Let me start by preempting any commentary about grilling being a carcinogenic cooking method; for the purposes of this blog- it's a simple method of cooking outside for the holiday weekend with friends and family. If you grill your food once in a while, I hardly feel that that, in and of itself is going […]
Read More ›Of course, we all know that cavemen didn't drink soft drinks. But will an occasional soda cause harm? YES! So- if you're thinking of having a traditional root-beer float on the 4th, read on: Root Beer is one of the highest sources of the anti nutrients, Saponins. In a nut-shell, ingesting this is a […]
Read More ›Yes, Burgers!! No, I'm NOT suggesting you head out to the fast food joint and pick up a lunch full or who-knows-what. On the contrary, take the time if you have the holiday weekend free, and create your own burgers! With a meat grinder attachment for your Kitchen Aid Mixer, making ANY type of burger […]
Read More ›Have you gone just a little overboard in your zeal with veggie prep? Don't worry- I do it all the time! If you find your fridge loaded down with five cups of steamed broccoli, a dish of roasted root veggies, 3 plates of sauteed spinach and a heaping dish of asparagus – all to yourself- […]
Read More ›Have you woken up late and are 'scrambling' to get out the door? Need something quick to grab to eat on the run? DON'T rely on what you might find at your local cafe…instead, grab an egg!Keeping a dozen hard boiled eggs in your fridge is one of the simplest things you can do to […]
Read More ›What a great idea! As long as I can remember, I've literally gone everywhere with my water bottle attached at the hip. Being a huge green tea, and herbal tea fan, I'll often mix some into my water bottle to sip throughout the day. Today, I did the same thing on my bike ride. […]
Read More ›If you've been allocating time to prep your veggies, grill your fish and wash your fruit each week- good for you! You're ahead of the game. Perhaps, however, you find yourself stuck in a rut making the same things over and over again. With a little creativity and thinking outside the box, you can […]
Read More ›Did you know that In the lab, rosemary has been shown to have antioxidant properties? Antioxidants help to ward off free radicals, which disturb cell membranes, cause cell death and damage DNA. It also appears to have antimicrobial properties. Add it to your roasted veggies or throw it in the soup- tasty and healthy to […]
Read More ›Not at all! Eggplants are high in phytonutrients, many which have antioxidant properties. These helps us keep our cardiovascular system healthy and protect against free radial damage. In addition, eggplant is a source of dietary fiber, potassium, manganese, copper and thiamin (vitamin B1), vitamin B6, folate, magnesium and niacin. Enjoy it in a stir fry, […]
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