I recently had the opportunity to tour this bakery facility and they make some of the best bread I’ve ever eaten, though I am a sucker for hot bread out of the oven. Farm To Market Bread Co. is a family-owned bakery that produces and sells bread and rolls in Kansas and Missouri. Started in the early 1990s by Mark Friend, an expert on natural sour dough starters, he is still an active member of the baking team along with his son and 60 employees. This bakery is a perfect example of American small business at work. … Read More
We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think.
Before modern food processing many of our grains sprouted accidently. Any plant kernel will begin to grow when exposed to the right temperature and degree of moisture. Just a small amount of germination produces sprouted grain. Left to sprout too long and the grain turns into new grain stalk which we cannot digest without further processing… … Read More
We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think.
Garden Lites identifies itself as “the delicious vegetable company.” They have produced a line of frozen, crustless, vegetable soufflés which are high in fiber and protein. Each 7-ounce serving provides 2 servings of vegetables and could easily serve 2 as a side dish or 1 as a main dish. All flavors are gluten free and kosher certified (Star K). Depending on the ingredients the nutrient profile and calories vary… … Read More
The best health foods you can buy are: fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lowfat milk. Eat them daily. … Read More
We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think.
Although we are big advocates of eating fruits and vegetables both of these drinks are a good alternative to soda and other presweetened fruit drinks.
V8 Fusion Sparkling comes in an 8.4 ounce can (an excellent serving size), is 50% juice, and provides 1 serving of fruit/vegetable. When kids are clamoring for soda, this is a better alternative. For adults who regularly drink soda or other sweetened drinks, V8 Fusion Sparkling drinks are a far healthier choice. … Read More
We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think.
As an alternative to more calorie-dense potato chips, Special K has introduced Popcorn Chips in 2 flavors – Butter and Sweet & Salty. … Read More
We recently had the opportunity to cook with two lines of nonstick skillets – Emeril Stainless Steel 8-inch and 12-inch Skillets and Technique 8-inch and 10.5 inch Enamel Lightweight Cast Iron Frypan Set. … Read More
Food budgets are tight today and fresh fish, fruits and vegetables have a short shelf life. Canned options can provide a healthy, less expensive alternative. Substituting canned salmon or tuna not only saves money but offers the same nutrition as their fresh varieties. For those who are unsure of how to cook fish or have … Read More
We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think.
Healthy Choice has just introduced a line of frozen Greek yogurt in 4 flavors – Vanilla Bean, Strawberry, Blueberry and Raspberry. They are sold in a 3-pack carton of 4-ounce individual servings. This is an excellent serving size to promote healthy eating. … Read More
We enjoy looking at new cookbooks. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think.
Baking with Friends by Sharon Davis and Charlene Patton was produced by the Home Baking Association and is available through their website. The purpose of the book is to encourage children to explore and learn through baking. This is a great resource for parents, grandparents and teachers. … Read More
