As you may have gathered by now, we are big on vegetables: as meals, as sides, as snacks, and even as liquid treats served in fresh made juices and smoothies. Vegetables pack a powerful punch, there’s no two ways about it; they are full of vitamins and minerals, and contrary to popular belief they are a good source of calcium AND protein. What’s more, they are relatively inexpensive when compared to the price of meat, and even processed foods. And, as we will show you, they are easy to prepare and delicious to eat. With that in mind, this week is dedicated to broccoli, an easy to prepare, year-round vegetable, both healthy and delicious. Continue reading “B is for Broccoli, That’s Good Enough For Me”
Month: February 2011
Common Problems and Solutions: I don’t know what to cook…
It happens to all of us. It’s time to make dinner, or think about dinner, or shop for dinner (once again), and you just don’t know what to make. If you’re cooking seven, or five, or even three nights a week, it can get pretty monotonous, and sometimes that monotony freezes your creativity. Here’s how each of us deals with the monotony of having to cook, often, as well as how some of our friends tackle it as well. We hope these ideas will help inspire you to keep up the good fight, and cook fresh food as often as you can! Continue reading “Common Problems and Solutions: I don’t know what to cook…”
Quick Fixes (15 Minutes or Less)
We’ve all been there before. You come home hungry (or with a handful of hungry kids), it’s late, and it would be so much easier to simply call the Chinese restaurant down the block. Once in a while as a treat, that’s fine, but if your goal is to cook then calling the Chinese restaurant can’t be an option every time you don’t have time. That’s why this blog exists; to help you deal with those days. So, let’s get down to the business of quick fixes. Continue reading “Quick Fixes (15 Minutes or Less)”
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