Produce: Is there an APP for that?

Supermarkets, as many of you know are not my favorite place.  However, when I am in the markets I tend to be rather friendly and start conversations with the people closest to me. I sometimes cannot believe the price of cauliflower. Really, sometimes it’s as high...

The Star Blueberry

Did you know July is Blueberry month? This is the month when we should truly pay tribute to the little berry that “packs a punch”. Since it is in season it can be picked today and on your plate tomorrow.   Like most produce, the quicker it gets to your plate...

Grilling is Hot

As the forth of July comes upon us, we find our grills have been warmed up for the summer season for the past few weeks. One of the great things about grilling is its a quick cooking method allowing you to get dinner or lunch on the table fast, and who doesn’t like...

Yogurt, Oh the Choices!

When was the last time you walked into the Dairy aisle of the supermarket and counted the number of different types of yogurt? The number has certainly increased within the last few years. The choices are overwhelming, with no fat, low fat, 2 %, light and some...

Spices

I can remember being fascinated with my mother’s idea of a spice rack as a child. It wasn’t exactly a rack that was hanging up by the oven, but rather an old cookie tin with lots of little jars. Some even had home made labels on them. It always looked liked she was a...

Hunger Pains

 A hand full of snack ideas to control hunger pains: Hummus with carrots Low fat cottage with half a pear or my personal new favorite low fat cottage cheese with cherry tomatoes halved, with basil, #yum! Hard boiled egg with whole wheat toast Tuna with...