Posted on February 18, 2012, 8:30 pm, by broccolicupcake.
Wow! The four week “Good and Good for You” Challenge sponsored by the National Pork Board has flown by. This week’s theme was healthy comfort food and it couldn’t have hit at a better time. We’ve had some stressful things going on (not all bad, but stressful…I’ll fill you guys in on all that later). [...]
Posted on October 6, 2011, 3:19 pm, by broccolicupcake.
This month I had the opportunity to review the revised and updated copy of Joy Bauer’s Food Cures. I’m sure you all recognize her name, but in case you don’t, she’s the nutrition expert for the Today Show and she’s full of fabulous ideas. The first thing that attracted me to the book was the [...]
Posted on May 5, 2011, 1:16 pm, by broccolicupcake.
I’ve been searching all over for healthy Cinco de Mayo inspired recipes I can make this week. I thought you all might enjoy easy access to some of my favorites. It’s a busy night tonight so I’m making taco salads with homemade guacamole, but I’m hoping to try a few of these recipes this weekend. [...]
Posted on September 20, 2010, 10:13 am, by broccolicupcake.
I’ve been playing around with a few different recipes for zucchini bread and recently found one I love. I made and froze several loaves of this and I’ve been enjoying it warmed up with a little tab of pastured butter for breakfast or as an afternoon snack with a cup of organic apple spice tea. [...]
Posted on July 27, 2010, 9:53 am, by broccolicupcake.
It’s cantaloupe season. The grocery store, the farmer’s market and roadside stands are loaded with fresh, juicy cantaloupe. I’m loving it! Cantaloupe is one of the few things my boys actually agree on. They both love it. Sliced, cubed, balled…they eat it up every time I put it in front of them. The only problem [...]