food items, recipes, and comments on nutritional values
This is a recipe that my mother used many years ago. It really makes the kitchen smell good as all bread baking does. Makes 2 small loaves. 1 pkg yeast ¼ cup warm water 1 cup creamed cottage cheese 1 tablespoon onion flakes 2 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon butter 2 teaspoons dill seeds 1 sprig […]
Gazpacho With summer on the way and tomatoes ripening, why not enjoy a cool soup before dinner with friends. Originating from the Andalusia region of southern Spain, gazpacho is traditionally made from a mixture of puréed tomatoes and other ingredients such as cucumber, sweet bell peppers, onions, garlic, and olive oil. But you can also make fruit-based gazpacho with melons,
We are dog lovers and have always had at least one dog while our kids were growing up. We’ve had Goldens, Labs, and a mutt or two. Today we have a Goldendoodle and a Labradoodle, Zoey and Tux. We light to give them treats but should remember that we we enjoy may not be good
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Eating Eggs Every Day (Disclaimer- certain people have allergies to eggs or may have heart, cholesterol, or other health related issues, so always check with your health professional for advice.) Eggs provide an inexpensive source of protein and an impressive list of nutritional benefits. Years ago, there was a lot of misinformation and low-fat diets
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3 Recipes to Boost Your Microbiome The ideal healthy-gut diet for performance Erica and Justin Sonnenburg, a pair of Stanford University microbiologists who have been studying the effects of diet on the microbiome for more than a decade, are a little bit obsessed with fiber. “Digesting it appears to be the primary profession of
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Pesto – This popular topping can be slathered over crusty bread or mixed with different pastas. Pesto originated in Genoa in Italy’s Liguria region. To be true Pesto, local officials state that it can only be made with Mediterranean pignoli, Ligurian extra-virgin olive oil, Genoese basil leaves, garlic, Parmigiano Reggiano Stravecchio, Pecorino Fiore Sardo, and coarse
This fragrant Indian Mulligatawny Soup is spiced with curry and made from creamy red lentils, carrots, apples, and coconut milk. Make a double batch and freeze the leftovers! 20 min Prep Time, 40 min Cook Time, 60 min Total Time, Yields 6+ Ingredients Melt butter or ghee in a large pot or Dutch oven over
Simple Morning Glory Muffins yield: 16 MUFFINS prep time: 30 MINUTES total time: 1 HOUR (INCLUDES COOLING)These hearty and simple morning glory muffins taste like spiced apple cake and moist carrot cake…combined… for breakfast! Ingredients: 2 cups (260g) whole wheat flour (measured correctly) 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2
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Make some pasta tonight! From Bon Appetitè Even if you are not up to speed on making beautiful pasta dishes by hand, you can do this one. Malfatti is for us. It translates as “badly made” but despite the name, you’ll like this cheese and spinach pasta that looks a little like gnocchi. Do this:
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