Food Bites & Articles
Health Benefits of Eating Oatmeal
You may have heard oatmeal is good for you, but did you know how good? Here are six great reasons to eat more oats!Healthy DigestionThere are two types of fiber in oats. One type of fiber is known as beta-glucan...
How to Make Roasted Garlic
Roasted garlic has to be one of the most surprising and fun things to try in the kitchen for the first time. Everyone is accustomed to using garlic raw by separating the cloves from the bulb. Raw garlic has a...
14 Ways to Use Baking Soda Not for Baking
We all know baking soda is used in baking. It's a sodium bicarbonate and, when added to baked goods, it releases carbon dioxide gas. That gas leavens bread and makes cookies fluffy. Typically recipes call for a teaspoon or so,...
Casseroles Your Family Will Give Two Thumbs Up
What did we make for dinner before casseroles? Seriously. They are simple to throw together and are a hearty, comforting dinner option when the weather is colder. Here are a few recipes that your family will give two thumbs up...
10 Easy and Healthy Meal Prep Recipes
Preparing work lunch can be stressful - but it doesn’t have to be. Check out these easy meal prep recipes that are delicious and healthy! Healthy Roasted Chicken and Veggies “Seasoned with olive oil and italian spices then roasted to...
8 Delicious Ground Turkey Recipes
Ground turkey is a great way to make your favorite meals a bit healthier. These recipes are so tasty, you won't even miss the original!
Easy Ways to Slash Sugar From Your Diet
As we make healthier decisions for overall wellness, one way to improve eating is to cut back on sugar. The American Heart Association (AHA) says women should have 25 grams of sugar a day (6 teaspoons) and men 37 grams...
Anti-Inflammatory Foods to Incorporate Into Your Diet
Research has demonstrated that chronic low-grade inflammation (different from acute inflammation such as when you sprain your ankle) is at the root of many chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease, certain cancers, autoimmune conditions, and type 2 diabetes. The good news...
9 Satisfying Soup Recipes for Tonight’s Dinner
Add homemade soup to your weekly winter menu. Here are 9 satisfying soup recipes perfect for tonight's dinner.
Satisfying Soup Recipes to Warm Your Belly
It's been cold. Actually, I'm not sure cold is the right word. Frigid may be more appropriate. While the temperature typically dips where I live in the winter, this is abnormal. And from watching the weather report, it seems most...
10 Recipes to Get You on the Healthy Eating Train
When changing an eating routine the hardest part is getting started. We've found 10 healthy recipes to help get you on the healthy eating train!
How to Make Whipped Cream
How many times have you gone to make whipped cream at home and forgotten how much sugar to add? Or, have you made whipped cream, went to grab it from the fridge only to find it completely deflated? Not to...
Healthy, Flavorful Recipes for the New Year
The holiday season is a time for indulgence... and, oh boy, did I indulge. I don't regret the pieces of cake and all the cookies, but it's time to reset my eating habits. Eating healthier, though, doesn't mean I have...
History of the Rose Parade
"In New York, people are buried in snow," announced Professor Charles F. Holder at a Valley Hunt Club meeting in Pasadena, CA in the late 1880’s. "Here our flowers are blooming, and our oranges are about to bear. Let's hold...
Lucky New Year Food Recipes
It seems the older I get, the faster time flies. Weren't we just talking about our resolutions for 2017? Well, it's that time again and I'm going to bring in the New Year with some recipes that are guaranteed to...
14 Easy to Make Appetizers for Christmas
When preparing Christmas dinner, don't forget to plan for a few appetizers. They're great to keep guests satisfied while you finish preparing the meal. Here are 14 easy to make appetizer recipes that'll kick-off a tasty Christmas.
How to Cut Calories During the Holidays
The holidays are a fun and stressful time that flies by before we know it. We all know that holiday weight gain struggle is real, but it doesn't have to be. You also don't need to stress about not eating...
Delicious Christmas Breakfast Ideas
After Santa's delivered his goodies and all the gifts are unwrapped, I like to make a delicious breakfast for my family. Some years I go all out and prepare something decadent. Other times, it's a smaller breakfast but enough to...
Origins of Christmas Carols We Love
From shopping at the mall to stations on the radio to carolers around the neighborhood, during the holiday season, Christmas carols can be heard everywhere. When you hear Silent Night, Deck The Halls or even All I Want for Christmas...
15 Easy Desserts to Bring
In charge of bringing a delicious dessert to your next get-together? Here are some delicious and easy dessert recipes that anyone can make and everyone will love!