I think squash is pretty underrated. It may have something to do with the weird and wonderful shapes they come in, I suppose they do look a little odd. But, I think they deserve more attention. If you haven’t tried squash, it has a really great taste, and it’s actually very versatile and easy to [...]
I’m very much in favour of eating a good breakfast in the morning. In fact, I don’t function very well without it. And, I think breakfast is particularly important for kids, to help them get all the nutrients and energy they need. If you think about it, by the time your child wakes up, they may have [...]
When I quit my job back in December ’06 to go to Australia, there were many changes I was excited about putting into action — having time to spend with my hubby, exercising more, and hopefully time to experiment in the kitchen. It turned out, we had lots of occasion to get outdoors and eat [...]
There’s no doubt about it, for people who live alone, healthy cooking for one can be challenging. I know when my husband is away, I find I could very easily opt for a tea and toast diet to save any hassle. I wouldn’t think of doing that when hubby is home for dinner. I’ve heard it [...]
Learning how to cut calories is the key to losing weight, in basic terms. To read some things though, it seems you would need an advanced degree in chemistry to get by, things have gotten so complicated. If you’re fed up balancing the exact grams of proteins to carbs and fats, lets get simplistic. Cutting [...]