July 14, 2010 in Food Experts
There’s nothing like the sweet tartness of lemonade to help you cool down on a hot summer day. This summer I’m trying some new ways to enjoy the refreshing taste of lemonade – I hope you like them, too! Fresh Homemade Lemonade: The best lemonade is made with a simple syrup – the smooth sweetness ...
July 12, 2010 in Beauty
Do you spend a lot of time shopping for clothes that you hardly ever wear? If so, you're not alone....
July 12, 2010 in Entertaining
While students are enjoying summer break, parents should make certain their children are not taking a vacation from the structured meal schedule and guaranteed physical activity that many benefit from during the school year. Nutrition and education experts warn that for too many kids, summer is a time when bad eating habits can prevail. Child ...
July 12, 2010 in Recipes, Salads, Snacks, Vegetarian
Ingredients 2-4 cups pumpernickel pretzel or dark corn chip crumbs 2 cups Hidden Valley Original Ranch Light Dressing Variety of vegetables for dipping: mini carrots with tops, pea pods, mini sunburst squash, celery sticks, green beans or whatever your child likes to dip Preparation Crush the pumpernickel pretzels or dark corn chips until mixture ...
July 12, 2010 in Grandparenting
Kids love summer vacation, but parents often find it difficult to keep them engaged in productive activities. And most kids experience a summer learning slump during their time away from school....
July 12, 2010 in Gardening
Potatoes are a fun crop to grow, especially when it comes time to dig for those buried treasures....
July 12, 2010 in Beef, Grilling Recipes, Main Dishes, Recipes
Ingredients 1 8-ounce filet mignon 8 ounces farro or couscous 10 cherry tomatoes, quartered 1 zucchini, diced 2 tablespoons Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil 5 to 6 leaves basil, sliced in half lengthwise 1 cup shaved Parmesan 1/2 cup pine nuts Salt and pepper Preparation Season filet with salt and pepper and grill to medium ...
July 12, 2010 in Recipes, Salads, Vegetarian
Ingredients 6 Roma tomatoes 4 zucchini Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 garlic cloves, minced Salt and pepper (to taste) 2 6-ounce balls of buffalo mozzarella, cut into 3/4-inch slices Approximately 10 large leaves of fresh basil Shaved Parmesan cheese Dressing 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 clove garlic, ...
July 5, 2010 in Entertaining
Summertime officially ushers in grilling season. There’s no better way to celebrate the warm weather than at a backyard barbeque. Whether you’re entertaining friends or cooking for your family, it’s easy to make healthful choices at your next summer soirée. When planning for an outdoor get-together, try better-for-you alternatives to traditional grilling fare. For example, ...
