Fall is just around the corner with colder mornings, sweater evenings, and amusing changes in colors. Don’t let the chill in the air keep you from enjoying your grill. Grilling in the fall is a great way to end the summer. In the fall and even in winter, there are ample reasons to continue grilling. …
One of the easiest substitutions you can make in your kitchen is to substitute applesauce for vegetable oil in baked goods like cake, muffins, brownies and more. By replacing oil with applesauce, you lower the calories and fat in a recipe. How to Substitute Applesauce for Oil Applesauce can be replaced at a 1:1 ratio.…
A double boiler is one of those pieces of kitchen equipment that I've just never been able to bring myself to buy. It's not that I don't need one from time to time, especially around Christmas and Valentine's Day, but that melting chocolate or assembling a cream sauce without a double boiler is so very…
The following post is from Shaina of Food for My Family and Olmanson Photography: Each year I fight the fall. I think because the transition from full-blown summer to crisp autumn is my favorite time of year, I'd rather just freeze time, which leads me to resent when the overnight temps drop below 40º F.…
When you’re considering how to stay motivated when it comes to eating healthy, you’re not alone. As adults, most of us have daily stress compounded by a busy schedule that can leave us feeling that the only thing we have time for is to reach for the first food in sight. Convenience is great, right?…
Sometimes making your coffee in the coffee maker gets boring, and you want something new. There are more ways to make your coffee than you might think. Cold Brew Cold brew is a great way to enjoy your coffee. Making cold brew coffee doesn’t take expensive coffee makers, and it’s easy. You can enjoy cold brew…
Cooking meals for good health and weight loss can be a baffling chore. It includes many processes, such as calculating how much of a particular ingredient will be perfect for the meal you are preparing. Even professional chefs find this task daunting, but there is a solution to it. BistroMD meal plans provide one of the…
Smoothies are a quick and convenient way to get your nutrition in, especially if you have a busy lifestyle. However, most smoothies are full of sugar, inflammatory dairy products, and high fructose fruits, which can possibly wreak havoc on your diet. While the yummy concoctions and the resulting sugar rush may feel good for a…
Many people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) feel that their food options are limited due to their bodies' problematic ways. While some food can trigger nasty flare-ups, there are still many foods that people with IBS can eat. It can be difficult to pinpoint triggers, so many dietitians recommend an elimination diet, which helps identify…
Chocolate, we can easily see why it has become one of the world’s most popular treats. Yet, the origins of our favorite chocolate indulgences have often remained unseen. Today, we are generally more interested in the journey from cocoa bean to a chocolate bar, with the question of ethical sourcing of organic and fairly traded…