Make Your Own Energy Bars
Pro-Bar founder Art Eggertsen’s recipe for a protein-rich calorie grenade. With dates, maple syrup, and Grand Marnier, you can’t go wrong. 1 ½ lbs chopped dates3 tbsp maple syrup1 tsp vanilla2 tsp fresh orange zest or Grand Marnier, or ¼ tsp orange extract½ tsp sea salt¼ tsp allspice1 tsp cardamom½ c dried currants or other […]
Real Food Right Now and How to Cook It: Parsnips
By Kim O’Donnel | 02.20.2013 If you cooked and ate solely based on the first impressions of others, you might never let a parsnip pass your lips. An online search yields the kind of reviews guaranteed to make aspiring parsnip eaters run in the opposite direction. Here’s a just a small sample of the bad […]
My Favorite Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Happy October 1st! As summer gives way to the harvest season, I notice many surprises, especially when shopping. As I walk into the grocery store I quickly notice, they have pumpkins! I get really excited cause really, this is the only time my family and I make my favorite pumpkin pie…and I thought this would be […]
How To: Add More Flaxseed To Your Family’s Diet
Flaxseed is rich in Omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid and fiber, nutritional beneficials it is likely your family could use more of. If you have never purchased flaxseed, it is located in the baking section of most supermarkets. It is available as whole seeds or ground—finely ground flax seed yields the most nutritional benefits. Whole seeds can be […]
A Seductively Healthy Valentine’s Dinner
What can you do to make a special Valentine’s Day dinner for your sweetie? Make it hot, make it healthy, and make it easy! Studies show that spicy foods can raise your heart rate, cause flushing, and generally mimic some of the effects of sexual stimulation. For centuries, chiles and other heat-inducing ingredients have been […]