Why Tools ? I'm not overly 'handy' at fixing things around the house, but I have a basic toolbox -- pliers, hammer, screwdriver, nails, picture hangers. Like a good carpenter, I couldn't get the job done without them. In my kitchen, I have a toolbox, too. Do you? Kitchen Tools Make the Job Quicker There are hundreds of kitchen tools out there. Some cost a lot and do a little. Others cost a little and do a lot. I prefer to spend my money on tools that I can use day-after-day and those that help me get the job done quickly and easily. They are tools that I cannot do without. 5 Tools … [Read more...] about Kitchen Tools Help You Save Money & Time!
Go Green for Dinner!
Jump on board with a healthier lifestyle for you and your family! Please LIKE my facebook page and read my weekly blog for everyday solutions to a healthier meal plan, grocery list and home kitchen. And, be sure to bookmark my website as a trusted destination for tasty and sensible nutrition and wellness support. Please note that I am an in-network provider of nutritional counseling for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina*. I am accepting new clients and will be delighted to help you achieve your health and nutrition goals. Contact Cindy to find out more or to set up your first … [Read more...] about Go Green for Dinner!
A Colorful Meal …Is a Healthy Meal
Color and Good Nutrition Need some help getting out of a hum-drum eating rut? The easiest way is to gather a rainbow of colorful foods at the grocery store. Not only do colors please the eyes but they pack in powerful nutrition. Colorful Combinations When I think of an artist's palette, I really get going on combinations for my meal plate - what about you? A snack of blueberries and yogurt is a good start. A lunch salad with a variety of shades of green lettuces, shredded purple cabbage and tomatoes is beautiful, too. Or imagine this...a dinner stir-fry with sugar snap peas, … [Read more...] about A Colorful Meal …Is a Healthy Meal
Valentine’s Dinner Tip: Fish For the Heart
Learning About Fish There's a lot about fish you may not know. Jake learned that tilapia is a vegetarian fish that loves to eat algae. Jackie was interested in how wild salmon is caught in the waters off Alaska, flash frozen and transported to her home town. Their younger brother, Rocco, was most interested in watching the live lobsters in a tank at the other end of the seafood department. Who could blame him? Fish Can Protect Your Heart Fish is a powerful protein food that can add quality to everyone's meals and snacks. Not only that - fish contributes omega-3 fat to your plate and, … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Dinner Tip: Fish For the Heart
A Slow Cooker Makes Mealtime Easy & Exotic
Slow Cooker Meals Use Simple Ingredients Do you have a slow cooker in your kitchen tool box? If you do, there are homemade flavors at low to medium cost awaiting you. Many slow cooker recipes are easy and easy to find. Flavors of the World Suit a Slow Cooker The world offers cuisines with amazing flavors. For example, my slow cooker recipe shown at the left, features Mediterranean flavors with characteristic ingredients. I also love the traditional flavors of Mexico and they typically include fresh lime juice, chili powder, garlic and cumin. Korean cuisine is another favorite with … [Read more...] about A Slow Cooker Makes Mealtime Easy & Exotic
Getting Organized in the Kitchen Saves Time with Homemade Soup
5 Steps to Getting Organized & Making Homemade Soup 1. Select a soup recipe and read it all the way through. Add the ingredients you need to your shopping list. Shop for your ingredients. 2. Figure out the best time to make your soup. It may be early in the morning on Saturday before the kids wake up. Or, it may be immediately after dinner when the house is getting quiet for the evening. 3. Get all your ingredients ready before turning on the burner to cook. Take items out of the dry pantry, fridge, freezer. Wash, peel, chop veggies. Measure out soup stock. 4. Get out your soup … [Read more...] about Getting Organized in the Kitchen Saves Time with Homemade Soup