May 14, 2012 in Baking, Cooking, Entertaining, Food, Gardening, Housing
Turkey salad with fresh tarragon, crostini spread with homemade pesto and a refreshing mint mojito on a hot summer day. What do these things have in common? Fresh herbs. Whether cooking for a family, entertaining friends after work, or having a romantic cocktail with that special someone, fresh herbs can be the difference between ordinary ...
April 22, 2012 in Appetizers, Budgets & Savings, Cooking, Dips, Spreads & Sauces, Food, Money, Recipes
Want to go green? If you’re looking for ways to reduce the packaging your family sends to landfills, a great place to start is your grocery’s bulk food aisle. If you’ve skipped this aisle because you think it’s only for buying large quantities, think again. “Bulk” refers to how the store offers the product, not ...
March 25, 2012 in Breakfast, Cooking, Diet & Nutrition, Food, Health, Healthy Eating, Recipes
Enjoying an egg a day can be part of a healthy diet When it comes to eggs, dietary cholesterol and heart health, what you think you know may be a bit scrambled. Concerns over dietary cholesterol and its impact on heart disease keeps many people from eating eggs, despite their nutritional benefits. However, more than ...
December 23, 2011 in Cooking, Everyday Meals
As children grow older and increase their extracurricular activities, meals eaten as a family often decrease. But, studies show that families who manage to continue to eat dinner together benefit from better communication, stronger relationships and improved nutrition. Here are simple and creative ways to turn meal time into family time. Cook Together Before You ...
May 11, 2010 in Cooking
Protecting the earth means using it wisely, a concept that extends to virtually all aspects of life, from the emergence of renewable fuels to the conservation of plants and species. With the 40th anniversary of Earth Day this April, it’s become clear that even ordinary, everyday activities – for instance, snacking – can promote environmental ...
May 11, 2010 in Cooking
Putting healthy, nutritious meals on the table for your family every day often feels daunting, but it can be as easy as opening your pantry. Even on busy nights, when you may be tempted to hit the drive-through, cooking at home with simple ingredients from your pantry is a more nutritious, cost-effective and quicker solution ...
