Believe it or not, molasses, the thick syrup used in traditional gingerbread recipes, actually has many health benefits. It is rich in calcium, iron, and magnesium, can help us grow healthy hair, has cancer fighting properties, protects the heart, and even supports digestion. Ready to run to the kitchen the polish off the gingerbread cookies? […]
According to Andy Williams, the legendary singer of “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”, this is the “hap-happiest season of all”. While I will certainly not disagree, Mr. Williams did fail to mention that this is also the dreaded cold and flu season. There are many things we can do to avoid coming […]
There’s nothing like a nice, hot cup of something to warm you up, get your day started or settle you and yours down in the evening. . But typical go-to drinks such as herbal tea, instant hot chocolate, and coffee can get a tad boring. Extravagant concoctions from your favorite coffee shop are decadent and […]
Already sick and tired of turkey sandwiches and the never-ending supply of leftover green beans in the fridge? How about reinventing leftovers, such as turkey, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and stuffing, into new and interesting dishes? Read on to find out how you can even enjoy those leftovers for breakfast! Mom’s Turkey Soup […]
If you had asked me five years ago to describe a typical vegetarian Thanksgiving, I would have used words like bland, boring, and tasteless, and I am sure that many people would have agreed with me. In recent years, however, I have learned that there’s a whole other world beyond Tofurky and plain vegetables. It’s […]
On Halloween, children have one thing and one thing only on their minds. Candy. While it might seem pointless to feed your child anything on Halloween that isn’t completely made of sugar, your kids will love these fun snacks and won’t even question the fact that they are on the healthier side. I recommend allowing […]
Halloween is that day of the year when nearly everyone… trick-or-treaters, costume party goers, scary movie watchers…. suffers from a massive case of sugar overload. The last thing that anyone needs on Halloween is an unhealthy dinner to go along with all of that candy. This collection of nutritious recipes is just perfect for the […]
I’m probably a little biased, but I think that women are amazing. We juggle school, family, work, friends, volunteer service, and so much more. It’s probably safe to say that we run the world. Since ruling the world is kind of a big job, it’s often difficult to find the time to take care of […]
Everyone seems to be gaga over pumpkin right now, and while I definitely understand the hype, I’d like to turn your attention to butternut squash- a winter vegetable that is low in calories, high in dietary fiber, and has antioxidants and anti-inflammatory benefits. It even contains more vitamin A than pumpkin. While you probably don’t […]
Over the summer, I got into the habit of drinking an icy cold smoothie for breakfast every morning. They were not only refreshing, but the smoothies also made me feel energized, healthy, and well-nourished. Well, it might be cooling off outside, but I have no plans of packing up my blender any time soon. Even […]
I always associate back-to-school time with falling leaves, lattes, crisp air, orchards, and cozy sweaters. However, the reality is that it is still pretty hot out there, and it doesn’t look like I’ll be packing away my shorts any time soon. No one wants warm comfort food as an after school (or work) snack at this […]
I really hate to be the bearer of bad news, but before we know it, there will be no more weekends spent by the pool, far less cookouts in the backyard, and we’ll have to pack away those cute sundresses until next year. I say, let’s take advantage of all that the summertime has to offer […]
