Category Health & Nutrition
This past Saturday I had the pleasure of attending a beautiful baby shower. In the midst of all the laughter and celebration I found myself standing in the kitchen grazing over the wide variety of petits fours and tea sandwiches… Continue Reading →
From an early age I discovered that my eyesight wasn’t 100%, and as the saying goes, “hindsight is 20/20”. Knowing now what I should have known then could have helped me out in my youth to protect my eyesight and… Continue Reading →
BPA, otherwise known as Bisphenol-A, is an industrial chemical introduced to the consumer market back in the 1960’s used in creating certain plastic containers and resins. BPA can be found in a variety of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins often… Continue Reading →
No, I’m not talking about the “hipster ginger” trend. Ginger spice is hot right now and is making waves in all the major restaurants. With some of the top chef’s in the country seeking out this strong flavor offering spice… Continue Reading →
Have you ever found yourself mid-meal, making one of your signature dishes, only to peek into the refrigerator and find that you forgot your important secret spice? Hesitating as you reach for your back up, the “bottled stuff”, you bite… Continue Reading →
Most people think of fat as the big bad wolf of food groups, and while there are plenty of bad fats out there for consumption, knowing that you need a well balanced diet that includes good fat is key to… Continue Reading →
Every time I reach under my kitchen sink to grab my household cleaners I often wonder if I’m doing more harm than good when it comes to keeping my house in order. And, I admit I am guilty of grabbing the… Continue Reading →
Next to the “artsy” and very liberal vibe so typical for Austin, I also love the huge variety of dining possibilities the city has to offer. During my second trip there, I chose to try a few from the endless… Continue Reading →
Everyone knows that a well balanced diet includes a healthy helping of green vegetables, but did you also know that leafy sides are actually better for you than others? We wanted to find out which greens tipped the scale… Continue Reading →
If you are geared towards a healthier lifestyle, then having an ample supply of fresh herbs to add to your diet can be the difference between eating a nutritious meal that has both taste and benefit, or a concoction that… Continue Reading →
