Food textures can add to the enjoyment of eating so be sure to try all of them. Common Food Textures Do you notice the crunchy or squishy texture of a food when you eat it? Do you cook pasta to 'al dente' texture? Do you prefer a soft and juicy pear or one that is unripe and crunches like an apple? Have you overcooked a fish filet and noticed that its texture is tough? Crumbly, firm, mushy, creamy, chewy are a few other texture terms that we can use to describe a food, depending on what it is. For each of us, the food's texture can add to the enjoyment of the eating experience. Same … [Read more...] about Food Textures and a Recipe for Fresh Pickles
A Keeper Recipe is One that You Like to Use Over and Over
Do you keep recipes? Which ones do you make over and over whether or not they're in-season? Recipe collections are common. Some are hand written on little scraps of paper, some are bookmarked in worn out cookbooks, some are on our phones or in little boxes we keep in the kitchen. The important point is that recipes are collectible to say the least. Qualities of a Keeper Recipe The recipes we keep on hand and know where to find at all times are definitely special. Here are some important qualities of them: Quick and easy. Everyone loves a quick and easy recipe. Since life goes … [Read more...] about A Keeper Recipe is One that You Like to Use Over and Over
Frozen Fruit is a Sweet Choice and Healthy, Easy Mixed Berries Crisp Recipe
If you like to bake then try making a frozen fruit crisp - for easy, for quick, for tasty, for better nutrition! There are so many advantages to frozen fruit that listing them all is hard to do. Let's start with 5 reasons to try a frozen fruit of your choice: 5 Reasons to Try Frozen Fruit Frozen fruit is easy to find in every grocery store. Frozen fruit is ready to use. Frozen fruit is inexpensive compared to fresh fruit. Frozen fruit is full of flavor. Frozen fruit is nutritious, with no added sugars. Recipe for Mixed Berries Crisp Here is a totally delicious and easy … [Read more...] about Frozen Fruit is a Sweet Choice and Healthy, Easy Mixed Berries Crisp Recipe
5 Ways to Eat More Mediterranean Foods and 5 Easy Recipes, too
If you've been wondering how to eat more Mediterranean style foods then this blog is for you. There are hundreds of simple and affordable Mediterranean foods that we can all purchase and prepare. Yet, many people are still a bit confused about what foods they are and how to add them into meals at home. Read on for 5 practical ways to eat more Mediterranean foods. 5 Ways to Eat More Mediterranean Foods Include a colorful fruit and a colorful veggie for breakfast. For example, an orange and some cherry tomatoes; or a banana and a few celery sticks; or some melon and a … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Eat More Mediterranean Foods and 5 Easy Recipes, too
Olive Oil or Butter: Which is Better Nutrition and 7 Ideas for Using It
Have you ever wondered if extra virgin olive oil or butter is a better choice nutritionally? If you have, here's the answer! There is a difference between these two common fats. In fact, you might expect differences because these two fats come from very different sources. Extra virgin olive oil comes from the fruit of a plant, the olive. And, butter comes from cream, a by-product of an animal. So, yes they are different nutritionally. A Comparison of the Saturated Fat in Extra Virgin Olive Oil versus Butter One important difference between plant (olive) and animal (butter) fats is … [Read more...] about Olive Oil or Butter: Which is Better Nutrition and 7 Ideas for Using It
Healthier Family Nutrition, 5 Smart Tips for Parents, and 5 Handy Recipes
What are your secrets to healthier family nutrition? When there are kids in the house, your example may be most important. All year long, moms and dads think about their children. Sometimes these thoughts turn into action plans about how to feed the kids and the entire family better nutrition. With room to customize the ideas to fit your unique family, go ahead and try the 5 ideas below. Of course, keep an open mind because kids will always surprise you, even at the meal table. 5 Smart Tips for Parents Who Want to Feed the Entire Family Better Nutrition Be a healthy eating … [Read more...] about Healthier Family Nutrition, 5 Smart Tips for Parents, and 5 Handy Recipes