March, 2015

30 March, 2015

Real Raspberry Applesauce Gelatin

My mom used to make this gelatin recipe all the time.  I don’t think a big family function could happen without this gelatin recipe being part of the menu.  I never really asked why but I think some reasons may...

27 March, 2015

Portion Perfect Kits and Healthy Lunch Ideas for Kids

Have you seen school lunches lately?  Recently I was working with a local elementary school to improve their school lunch program and provide some healthy lunch ideas for kids.  Many parents were upset with the options that were available for...

18 March, 2015

The Ultimate Fermented Round Up

Fermentation dates back to 5400 BCE so it is not a new concept.  Fermenting foods started out simply as a way to preserve food.  As we became a more processed nation the art of fermentation was put on the back...

17 March, 2015

Spinach Artichoke Hummus

I am always looking for ways to get my family to eat more vegetables.  One of the best ways to get my husband to eat more raw vegetables is with a good hummus.  He will use the sticks of carrots and...

8 March, 2015

Think Rice: 7 Vegetable Forbidden Rice Bowl

*By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by USA Rice Federation and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.  All opinions are my own.* March is National...

2 March, 2015

Cauliflower and Brussels Sprouts Salad

My garden produced a big beautiful head of cauliflower and what is a girl to do with it to make it tasty?  You may have noticed that many of my recipes lately are based on what is growing in my...