Tag Archive | food
Review: Udi’s Gluten Free Pizza Crust
Making everything from scratch is almost always better but every now and again it’s important to let yourself cheat. Pizza crusts are one of the most time consuming meals you can make so I was thrilled to find Udi’s Gluten Free Thin & Crispy crust for only $0.99 (2 pieces) at my local store (regular […]
Resisting Unhealthy Temptations
Avoiding unhealthy foods like donuts might is easier with the right language a study suggests. Detailed in the Journal of Consumer Research, 120 students were tested on how well they resisted eating chocolate. Those who said “I can’t eat X” chose to eat the bar 61% of the time, as opposed to 36% from those […]
Walmart Introducing Organic Foods Via the Wild Oats Label
Mega retailer Walmart says it plans to sell organic foods in its stores under the Wild Oats label for as much as 25% cheaper than other organic brands. The largest grocer in the country will initially only sell pantry items such as tomato paste and chicken brother before branching out into produce. “We’re removing the […]
Chia Pods Blueberry Flavor Review
Chia products are popping up faster than Russian troops on a Ukranian border. With protein, fiber, omega 3s and minerals it’s not strange to see why. Scanning my local grocery store for shiny orange “special” stickers I spotted Chia Pods in the yogurt case. I was excited because the package is very sexy and even […]
Blue Cornbread with Honey Butter
A few months ago I picked up a book called Eating on the Wildside by Jo Robinson. Based on 10 years of research, the author covers the best ways to consume fruits and vegetables. One of the points she makes about corn is that white and yellow are bred for sweetness but aren’t as nutritious […]
Veggie Burger Recipe: Black-Eyed Pea Burger
Necessity is the mother of invention. Without any black beans, pinto beans or lentils around, the only legume left in the pantry was the humble black-eyed pea. I’d never heard of a black-eyed pea veggie burger before but this experiment turned out quite well. The natural creaminess contrasted well with a generous dose of pepper […]
Steel Cut Oatmeal with Mango and Strawberry
Steel cut oatmeal is one of my favorite, easy breakfasts. It’s whole grain and a great source of fiber, iron and protein. Unlike nutritionally similar rolled oats, steel cut doesn’t spike the blood sugar because the thicker pieces take longer for the body to process. Check out this link comparing the benefits of the two […]
Rice Recipes: Fenugreek and Tomato Pulao AKA Dragon Rice
Pulao, not to be confused with the small decorative dragon found on Chinese bells, is a rice dish popular throughout parts of the Middle East, Central and South Asia. There are literally hundreds of variations to be found. This particular recipe is South Indian. Just for fun and in honor of the upcoming season of […]
Gamesa Mamut Cookie (30g, Product of Mexico)
I guess I’m a sucker for sweets with woolly mammoth mascots. This product comes to us from Gamesa, the largest confection maker in Mexico. It’s a variation of the legendary moonpie, only a little smaller. It features a thin layer of chocolate, with two crumbly cookies and marshmallow in between. The first bite was crunchier […]
