Snacks can be nourishing nuggets that boost energy with refreshing flavor. These have a Mediterranean nutrition twist, too! There are hundreds of foods that can be made into snacks, or mini-meals, and many of them are nutritious. When you really want to 'hug' Mediterranean nutrition though, the snacking possibilities are even more delicious and refreshing. And, since they're made from simple Mediterranean ingredients, your health can benefit at snack time, too. Mediterranean Ingredients for Delicious Snacks: Here are 20 examples of ingredients that deliver top quality nutrition. When … [Read more...] about Snack Ideas for Mediterranean Nutrition
Spanish Tapas & 3 Easy Tapas Snack Ideas
Spanish Tapas are a food experience to love. While living in Salamanca, Spain - in the northwest part of the country, near Portugal - I am discovering a new world of food that I never knew before. It's called 'Tapas' which, in Spanish, is a small portion of food that's served as an accompaniment to a drink. The drink can be anything, like a glass of wine, beer, water, coffee, or tea. Tapas are traditional snacks full of color, flavor, and good nutrition. If you enjoy learning about food history then here's a story that describes the origin of the tapas tradition, from southern Spain in … [Read more...] about Spanish Tapas & 3 Easy Tapas Snack Ideas
Spanish Tortilla is a Potato-Onion Omelet
If you think an omelet is only for breakfast, then think again. This one works as a meal or a healthy snack. In Spain, the traditional Tortilla is well known as comfort food. It's a popular meal starter at home and it's easy to find as a snack or tapas around town, too. One thing I especially like about the Spanish Tortilla - a simple egg & onion & potato omelet - is that the whole thing is flavored with delicious extra virgin olive oil. Another thing I like is that it costs very little to make and most family members will like it. Finally, I like it because it reheats so well … [Read more...] about Spanish Tortilla is a Potato-Onion Omelet
7 Steps to a Successful Picnic
Picnic Month is a July celebration we can all enjoy. When you combine a picnic with good nutrition, it's a successful meal mixed with a lot of fun! Here are 7 steps to a successful July picnic: Invite a comfortable number to your picnic. For experienced hosts/hostesses, this might be 15 or 20; for the less experienced, this might be 3 or 4. Plan ahead to make the special treats. A few examples are deviled eggs, pinwheel sandwiches, blueberry crisp. Take time to include simple, healthy choices. These might include celery sticks filled with peanut butter, cucumber spears, popcorn, … [Read more...] about 7 Steps to a Successful Picnic
Banana-Carrot Quick Bread Recipe
The rich nutrition of carrots is a perfect compliment to the natural sweetness of a simple banana bread. This recipe can easily be doubled to make 2 loaves and it freezes beautifully. So, next time your bananas get super ripe, give it a try! Ingredients 2 tablespoons Butter 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) 1/4 cup Applesauce, unsweetened 1/2 cup Sugar, white or brown 2 Eggs, large 1 cup Flour, white 1 cup Flour, whole wheat 1 teaspoon Baking … [Read more...] about Banana-Carrot Quick Bread Recipe
Busy Moms Try Figs with the Kids for Quality Nutrition
Figs make a tasty and nutritious snack! Move Over Summer – It’s Back-to-School It’s back-to-school time when enjoying relaxed moments with the kids, counting on a slower-paced schedule, and chilling with family time are quickly becoming summer memories. Are you ready? Do you have the courage to transition back? For Busy Moms, it’s exciting to write a new chapter and it’s a big deal for the kids, too, who will grow in many ways over the year. Watching them succeed in the classroom, on the soccer field, in the ballet studio, or as a community volunteer, is amazing for busy moms who do … [Read more...] about Busy Moms Try Figs with the Kids for Quality Nutrition