Food

I’ve not eaten a lot of pesto sauce by choice simply because I thought it was boring. I love fresh basil, but for some reason, the nutty herbal sauce has often fallen short for me. Determined to make a version…

Gone are the days of grabbing any old vegetable oil for your cooking adventure. Choosing the best spray cooking oil goes beyond convenience and delves into factors like flavor, health, and even sustainability. Let’s explore what matters most! Smoke Point:…

As we wind down holiday eating, many of us are feeling ‘salted’ out. Too many salted side dishes or snacks can make you feel bloated and thirsty. But the question often begs, is salt actually bad for you? The relationship…

If you’re like me, you’re at home cooking the days away during this international pandemic. I’m trying to cook high quality nutritional meals for my family, which also made me think about WHAT I was cooking these meals in. Now…

I was asked to bring a savory appetizer to a last-minute Christmas holiday gathering, so I needed something quick and easy. This rosemary wreath with olives and pickles was the perfect solution! Here’s how to make it: Ingredients: Large, sturdy…

I generally avoid flour pasta because of the higher glycemic index, but that doesn’t mean I don’t want noodles! I absolutely love the Jayone Sweet Potato Noodles because of their versatility and the pleasant mouthfeel.  These gluten-free noodles are easy…

Goodbye, frumpy apron!  Finally, the outdated apron gets a chic new look, made in collaboration with Our Place and Selena Gomez. For centuries, the apron has stayed the same. Until now. The cute-dress Hosting Apron redefines kitchen style, allowing you to…

Here’s a simple habanero hot sauce that is flavorful and ridiculously hot. My husband is brave enough to use this on tacos, but I cautiously use it in chilis and soups. I picked up this super fun assortment of hot…

When my husband and I hit the road, we often make little stops at farmstands and country markets and load up on jams, chutneys, and honey. On this past trip, I grabbed a huge jar of ‘Brandied Peaches’. Motivated to…

Getting your five a day can be hard sometimes, yet it is the recommended amount of individual fruit and/or vegetable portions for a varied and healthy diet. From using up the beans at the back of the cupboard to making…

Let’s face it, entertaining isn’t always a Martha Stewart production. This past weekend, I found myself scrambling for last-minute party ideas – a far cry from my usual elaborate planning. My husband, ever the pragmatist, suggested Doritos and calling it…

Homemade Granola: A Nutritious and Budget-Friendly Treat Crafting your own granola is not only simple but also a wallet-friendly way to enjoy a wholesome snack. By making small batches of nut-rich granola and storing them in glass jars, you can always…

This meat-free vegetarian BBQ carrot sandwich is satisfying and tasty! Even my husband who eats meat thought this was delicious and filling.  The texture of the carrots and onions has a nice bite with the sauce – if you’re looking…

The other day, I was shopping for hummus and cringed as I saw $5 mini-tubs. The average cost of dried chickpeas is a mere .50 per cup. One cup of dried chickpeas makes about 2-1/2 cups of cooked chickpeas, which…

I love making healthy dinners that take less than 30 minutes but don’t skimp on flavor. This fresh mango tofu bowl is very easy to make, especially because I use Plantspired TofuBaked which is made using Nasoya’s signature Super Firm…