[1] A feast for the eyes as well as the palate: crostini with a goat cheese-ricotta spread. The recipe is below (photo © DeLallo). [2] Add more flavor with garlic- or herb-infused olive oil (photo © Alta Cucina Italia). Your family and guests won’t believe how easy it is to make this appetizer or […]
[1] Turn snack mix into party bars, with this recipe from Hannah Kaminsky’s new book, Sweet Vegan Treats (photo © Hannah Kaminsky). [2] Turn a party mix into the party bars above (photo © Chex). [3] A book for anyone interested in vegan desserts. including kosher and lactose-intolerant eaters), We love this recipe from […]
March 4th is National Snack Day. Quick: Name your favorite snacks! Now, take a look at these better-for-you snacks, and see how you measure up. Most are easily portable. To sweeten the snacks, consider a Splenda/cinnamon mix: a packet of Splenda with a dash of cinnamon. In alphabetical order, we suggest: Apple chips. Dried fruit […]
November 3rd is National Sandwich Day, and we’re taking on a different type of sandwich: sandwich crackers. From our perspective, sandwich crackers (photo #1) get pushed into the kids’ snacks category, even though they’re tasty fun for everyone. We rarely come across them at our local news stands or supermarkets. In fact, the penultimate time […]
Who says fun snack mixes are only for kids? You’re never too old to enjoy candy eyes staring up at you from popcorn. This mix, created by the Popcorn Board for National Popcorn Poppin’ Month, October, is fun for harvest and Halloween snacking. Make a double batch and bring some to work or to a […]
Yesterday we featured murasaki, Japanese purple sweet potatoes. Today, it’s a completely different view of potatoes: Fried or roasted peels! We knew that we could freeze potato peels (and all vegetable peels) to make stock. We never thought to cook them as a standalone food. But, in that time-honored tradition of letting nothing go to […]
Eating balanced meals and making wise food choices are critical. The main idea here is to establish life time eating habits that are rooted in positive choices rather than promoting a restrictive dieting mentality. Making the right food choices such as healthy lunch ideas, may sound like a tough thing to do. It can be […]
Losing weight means you have to exercise more or eat less, or a combination of the two. Want to stick to your diet? Start snacking. It helps control hunger and rein in portion sizes at meals. Regular snacks can stop you from feeling hungry between meals and help maintain a steady level of blood glucose […]
Can’t help you self from snacking around? Here are some low fat snack recipes to help you snack without the guilt of piling up those calories. Low Fat Mediterranean Salad Ingredients: 15 ounce can of cannellini beans 7 ounce jar of roasted peppers: 1 14 ounce can of water packed antichoke hearts: 1 Baby arugula: […]
In 1992 the USDA developed the food guide pyramid to support these dietary guidelines. According to its developers, the pyramid is based on USDA’s research on what foods Americans eat. What nutrients are in these foods and how to make the best food choices for you. The pyramid is an outline of what to eat […]