With the holidays rapidly approaching, I usually take some time to assess what’s on hand in the pantry and stock up on some easy go-to items. I call them my holiday helpers…snacks and quick meal staples that are super easy to prepare, healthy and delicious. Things like olives, artichoke hearts in oil, Italian tuna, bread […]
The cultured globe artichokes that we find in the grocery store now are descendants of the cardoon, a member of the thistle family. The many versions of the origin and history of the artichoke are conflicting, but it’s safe to say they came from the Mediterranean region. This green vegetable packs an impressive nutritional wallop. […]
While most people throw healthy eating to the wind during the holidays, with some simple planning and resolve it is entirely possible to eat a clean diet throughout the season. Statistics suggest that many Americans gain an average of 6 to 8 pounds from Halloween to New Year’s Day, and most will start the New […]
Heidi Swanson’s 101 Cookbooks http://www.101cookbooks.com is one of our favorite blogs to follow. She recently posted this healthy and beautiful Golden Beet Hummus recipe and we immediately made a beeline for the kitchen studio to replicate it. Not only is it high in protein and fiber, but the anti-inflammatory properties of the Turmeric, garlic and lemon […]
