Sandwiches are the number 1 dinner entrée eaten at home according to a study reported in Progressive Grocer. Americans are into convenience. It’s the driving factor when it comes to food choices. And, nothing is simpler to make or eat than a sandwich. Didn’t most of us grow up on PB&J? Did you know there … Read More
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The answer is, nobody! In a recent survey, just 10% of people said they spend an hour or more cooking, 61% spend 30 minutes or less and 10% can whip up a meal in 10 minutes flat. Maybe we need to give good eating a little more priority in our time stressed lives. … Read More
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Did you know that tasting and snacking while you cook can add hundreds of calories to your intake? It can be especially tempting when you’re whipping up holiday treats. If you’re finding it a hard habit to break, try chewing gum while you cook–it will keep your mouth too busy for nibbles and licks. … Read More
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We enjoy looking at new cookbooks. Some are great and become staples in our kitchen. Others don’t measure up. See what you think. The Earthbound Cook by Myra Goodman, founder of organic food grower Earthbound Farm, is a kitchen staple that will be used over and over again. The recipes have unique combinations of ingredients, … Read More
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Eating as a family is more important than you think. What with work schedules, commuting, sports practices, and after-school activities, fewer and fewer families eat meals together these days. Sitting down to a homemade breakfast or coordinating schedules to eat dinner together seems like a relic of the past. If you provide good food choices … Read More
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You’re in the supermarket buying green beans for dinner. Which should you pick – fresh, frozen or canned? If you’re buying green beans, you’re already on the right track. Fewer than 25% of Americans eat enough fruits and vegetables each day. But, back to your dilemma. When we talk about vegetables being “fresh,” there’s garden … Read More
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