Many buy organic foods to avoid pesticides but contrary to what most people believe, over 100 different pesticides can be used by organic farmers. All farmers, whether they are organic or conventional, employ strategies to protect their crops. The difference is the type of pesticides used. Organic farmers tend to use natural substances such as … Read More
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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. Tuscanini Parchment Crackers are wafer-thin, delicious, crisp crackers that would be an excellent accompaniment to an appetizer platter, cheese tray or for dipping. They are also good alone and a better-for-you … Read More
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Glaucoma, a serious eye condition, causes fluid pressure to build up inside the eye (intraocular pressure). Over time this can damage the optic nerve and is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide. Currently, 57.5 million people have glaucoma. Researchers looked at data from the 2005-2006 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). They … Read More
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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. We have reviewed Garden Lites products a number of times over the years. The company continues to innovate, offering an ever-expanding line of vegetable-based, gluten-free foods. We recently tasted four new … Read More
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In the US most of us eat celery raw, in salads or as an ingredient in soups. Worldwide it has more prominence. In France, mirepoix, made from finely chopped celery, carrots and onions is a staple in many dishes. Few Cajun dishes, such as jambalaya and gumbo are made without the vital three – celery, … Read More
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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. Ancient Harvest introduced quinoa into the US over 35 years ago. Today they continue to innovate with POW! Mac and Cheese, pasta made from red lentil flour and quinoa flour. POW! … Read More
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As our food choices become increasingly more global and our taste for ethnic dishes grows, many recipes are suggesting sauces that you may have had little experience using. Ketchup, an all American favorite is being dressed up with ginger, fiery pepper and even truffles. Many Caribbean dishes call for banana ketchup, made from bananas rather … Read More
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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. Vea snacks, created with globally-inspired ingredients, were introduced to the market in the summer of 2017. The entire Vea line contains no artificial colors or flavors, is Non-GMO Project Verified, and … Read More
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Appetite is defined as the desire to eat. Your desire to eat should be driven by hunger. When enough time has passed from your last meal or snack, your body sends signals that it needs to be refueled. Actual hunger usually occurs 4 to 6 hours after the last time you ate. But, it is … Read More
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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. In the early 1960s, Washington State offered a modern day homesteading lottery. The winners would be deeded 160 acres of farmland in central Washington. Karl Dorsing was one of the lucky … Read More
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