A wheat berry is a unprocessed whole grain wheat kernal. Wheat berries are usually used to make whole wheat and white flour. There are three parts to this whole grain; the bran, germ, and endosperm. By containing all three parts of … Continue reading
There is something about waking to the smells of cinnamon dancing in the air. To me, cinnamon makes a home smell comfortable. There is actually supportive evidence that cinnamon can encourage buyers to take a second glance at your home … Continue reading
I am going to step away from originality for this post, and instead toot the horn of some fellow blogging RD’s (registered dietitians). I follow these three blogs on my NetNewsWire account (where I pull in RSS feed and read … Continue reading
Michelle Crawford is the winner–Congratulations! Michelle prepared Denise Austin’s Turkey Bacon Muffins and had this to say about the recipe: I made the Turkey Bacon Morning Muffins with a slight adjustment to the recipe. Rather than 1 1/4 cups white … Continue reading
There are those who have taken on an iconic role as fitness & nutrition experts.We have all grown up with them…Richard Simmons (don’t deny it, he is a lover of fitness), Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jane Fonda (although Vietnam Vets remember her … Continue reading
Sprinkle…pour….sprinkle…pourThe sound of the rain falling in San Diego. It’s going to be a gorgeously green spring! After dealing with the drought I am ecstatic about the rain, and truly it doesn’t seem to stop me or my labs as … Continue reading
If you were to ask my former students they would all remember me for a certain recipe. The first day of every semester I would demonstrate cooking with my favorite recipe: Zucchini Bread! Majority of the students would have perceptions … Continue reading
There are definitely times where I opt for convenience, and a muffin mix can be something tasty to keep on hand for those times. I noted that Martha White is now making a “Whole Grain” muffin mix. Don’t get too … Continue reading
Scones are a biscuit-like quick breads. Although Starbuck’s version is decadent and rich (a whopping 460 calories per blueberry scone), scones generally have less fat and calories than muffins. For a healthier rendition try this recipe.Wendy’s Blueberry SconesServes 10Ingredients:1 cup … Continue reading
Brace yourself…One of my all time favorite meals is chicken fried steak, greens, & beer bread! Of course all of the added fat, grease, and gristle does not make it a favorite of my stomach or heart! So, how can … Continue reading