Maybe it is the change to daylight savings time - so early this year - or maybe it is the winding blowing in warm air and sunshine - but I have started to notice little daffodil buds coming out along the road where I live and I have started dreaming about spring menus to lighten up our table. In fact, last Sunday when I went to... Read more
Whole grains offer an exciting new direction to add to your cooking experiences. I like to go exploring the world of whole grains to find delicious, healthy side dishes to try for dinner (of course, whole grains are perfect for breakfast and lunch, too). Countless nutrition studies have pointed to real health benefits from eating... Read more
Recent headlines that the Us Department of Agriculture announced the biggest recall in history -143 million pounds of raw and frozen beef produced since 2006-has spurred members of Congress, consumer leaders and food safety experts to question the safety of our meat supply and the 100 year old system that should be protecting consumer health.... Read more
Did you see the good news from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) this month? Early in February, during American Heart Month, the NIH reported that "Heart disease deaths continued to decline in American women." This good news shows that with the increased public awareness and educational campaigns like the Red Dress campaign... Read more