You know the saying “everything old is new again”? Well, quinoa would definitely fall in to that category. Quinoa is downright ancient, and it is receiving a heck of a lot of attention recently as a “new” super food.
I really don’t remember how I first discovered it. I think I just saw it [...]
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Calcium is the most common mineral in the human body, primarily in our bones, but it is also used by our body for blood clotting, muscle contractions, and overall cellular function. And I’m talking body cells, not phones here.
You often hear folks trying to eat healthier complain about the lack of flavor in their food. Which ok, fine, switching from fried chicken to a baked chicken can sometimes mean taking a hit in the flavor department. And I remember years ago, during some of my “dieting” days, steamed chicken breast was a staple [...]
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Q: I recently had some labs done and the dr. told me to start taking 50 mg of zinc an 5000 of vitamin D. That just seemed like a lot of vit D to me. Has anyone else had to take that much before?
The answer to this question is: “It depends on who you [...]
Continue Reading →This is going to part of an ongoing category of postings about items in my kitchen, from food items to various cooking related products I use. I’ll try to give some general information about the items, as well as hints and tips for their use, and in the case of food [...]
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1 cup cooked quinoa 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup shredded carrot 2 tablespoon sunflower seed kernels (salted or unsalted) 2 green onions, chopped Dressing 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar Directions
Mix the quinoa, cranberries, carrots, green onion and sunflower seeds in a bowl
Add the honey [...]
Continue Reading →Salsas are one of those great foods that definately do not fall under the “exact science” category. Salsas are something you start with a concept and tweek it to your own liking.
Tomatillos look like green tomatoes in a paper like husk. When fresh, they have a firm texture with a hint of sweet [...]
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