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    Embracing Healthy Fats and Oils

    November 5, 2020

    Examining how we consume fats, our dietary needs, cooking, and digesting are key to recognizing healthy fats and oils. Not all dietary fats are created equal, but fat is one of the body’s basic nutrients providing energy by furnishing calories. Fat nutrients’ main roles are to provide storage fuel for the body, but they are also involved in the absorption of some vitamins, help to control inflammation, and also in blood clotting. You do not have to be afraid of “FATS,” it can be a superfood when used properly. It is the quality of the fat which matters. When shopping, can you pick out the healthy fats and oils? Types…

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    Practical Skills to Improve Your Cooking

    August 19, 2020

    There are lots of different practical ways to improve your cooking skills. Most people focus on cooking the same meal until they perfect it, but it makes more sense if you focus on improving several skills at once. This way, you’ll be able to prepare complete courses, be able to cook fancy foods by just examining the recipe, and you’ll never get bored of cooking different things. So check out these fun and practical skills which will greatly improve your cooking ability. Learn to make stocks and gravy One of the best investments of your time is to learn how to cook stocks and gravy. Stock is an incredibly important…

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    5 Tips for a Brilliant Backyard Barbecue

    June 25, 2020

    Hopefully, summer will bring some relief from the pandemic and you will host a brilliant backyard barbecue with family or friends soon. The smell of meat on the grill, excitable children running around, and the company of people you love. Throwing a barbecue is a fantastic way to show off a new home, celebrate an important date, or just get together with old friends and family. CLICK FOR THE PERFECT KEBABS! The perfect party will impress your guests and leave everyone feeling stuffed and happy. If you are planning your first BBQ, you want to make sure you get it right. Here are a few tips to make the process…

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    Romaine Lettuce Safety Solutions

    December 19, 2019

    Another romaine lettuce issue, this time from Salinas, California...seems like there is one every week? Unfortunately, regarding the most recent E-coli outbreak, the CDC says washing the lettuce will NOT prevent you from getting sick??? I have a solution…GROW YOUR OWN. Lettuce can be grown in containers, shallow beds, or a traditional, in the ground garden. I have been growing mine with seeds I obtained from my local libraries’ seed exchange. Some have grown beautifully…some have not. If you want to grow your own or continue to purchase from your local supermarket, here are a few things you should know. What is Romaine Lettuce? Because it is said to have…

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    5 Ways to Handle Picky Eaters

    December 5, 2019

    Do you have Picky Eaters in your household? I bet the majority of you do! Whether it is a spouse, kids, or yourself – there are ways to handle those picky eaters. Here are some of my suggestions. Educate Your Family About Food Waste Food is the No.1 item Americans throw away.  Each year up to 40 percent of the food supply in the US is never consumed. Teach your children to appreciate the luxury of our vast food supply and encourage them to chose whole foods, when grocery shopping. As a family, discuss the economic, environmental and social impacts of wasted food. Involve your kids in starting a compost pile…

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