Confused about healthy oils? Grapeseed Oil is good. Rapeseed oil (from a mustard-type plant), not so good. Rapeseed got genetically modified (into “Canola Oil”). But olive oil’s awesome!
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Soul Food Sunday: Matthew 4:4 (Word: The Real Bread of Life)
Have you ever eaten something you thought you were craving, but it wasn’t very satisfying? I’ve noticed that food is not always the thing I’m craving! Well, man doesn’t live on bread alone…
Whole Foods: How to Cook Millet (A Good Sub for Couscous)
Find millet at health food stores- it can add crunch to breads and cookies, or cook it like brown rice- 45 min. in double the water. Like couscous, only whole-grain and full of extra minerals and nutrition.
Hawaiian Rice Salad
What am I bringing to the 4th of July potluck? I suppose I better bring this- I know its the hostess’s favorite! Oh yay- it will even provide “resistant starch”, a prebiotic that helps us to have a healthy gut. (Healthy gut, happy life, isn’t that how the saying goes?!)
“Convenience Food”: Freeze Your Fave Bean Recipe
I have my own idea of convenience food. In my kitchen, it’s highly convenient to open the freezer and discover portions of the pinto beans I put up last month.
Soul Food Sunday: Isaiah 55:2- Eat What is Good!
I’m hoping to post various thoughts on Sunday, that I might have pondered through the week. Or, as in this case, I might share one of the latest desktop wallpapers I’ve been working on. This is one of my fave verses.
Easy Enough: “Simple” Birthday Cake for a Six Year Old Girl
I asked my six-year-old granddaughter what kind of birthday cake she’d like last week. Me: “Honey, would you like chocolate, yellow, or strawberry cake?” She said, “Yes.”
Healthy Chocolate?! Say “I Heart You” on Valentine’s Day
These truffles really do love your heart! Coconut oil (or red palm oil) have many health benefits, & dark chocolate is full of flavonoids & antioxidants.
1000 Island: Spiced Up Tomato Paste for Several Occasions
Tomato paste gets seasoned with honey, red wine vinegar, paprika, garlic, spices… Add mayo (for “traditional” 1000 Island), or for easy Sweet n’ Sour, & more.
My Super Bowl, I Mean Superbowl Party: Bean Dip for Health!
It’s easy & economical to cook dry beans. Meanwhile, saute onion, garlic ’till tender. Add chili powder, tomato paste- Wow. That’s not canned bean dip!