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Avoid Food Poisoning

Have you ever had food poisoning? Get the down-low on the dirtiest foods. ... Read More »

7 steps to germ-free cooking

If you've ever had a case of food poisoning, you'll know why it's so important to keep cooking surfaces clean and to properly wash your food. Every ... Read More »

Thyme for some healthy recipes

When you think about the herb, thyme, what comes to mind? Probably rich, French country dishes, with so many calories and so much fat that it makes ... Read More »

Healthy recipe: Mexican chopped salad

This weekend, our family went to a Mexican Fiesta party. I gotta say, not only were the food offerings delicious -- and plentiful! -- they were also ... Read More »

Healthy recipe: Chick pea and black bean salad

Yes, I'm still trying to increase the amount of beans we eat, as I had mentioned when I posted the polenta and butter bean recipe earlier this month. ... Read More »

Healthy recipe: Garden greens with tomatoes and peaches

Have you jumped on board the "eat local" bandwagon yet? We sure have, and we are loving our CSA Farm for the second season this summer. One thing I ... Read More »

Healthy recipe: Quinoa with grilled zucchini, garbanzos and cumin

A delicious source of vegetarian protein? Quinoa, of course! It is not a true grain, so it is more protein than carbs, and it offers a plethora of ... Read More »

The body is the first thing to go

American Idol doesn't typically contain great health and fitness material. I mean, when I watch the show, nowhere in my head do I think I'll grab ... Read More »

Cut kitchen craziness with menu planning

When my oldest child's picky-eating nature sends my head spinning, I dump menu planning right in his lap. I figure if he picks the meals, he's likely ... Read More »

Getting your guy into the kitchen (happily)

I know there are men out there who cook. I hear about them from time to time, but where are they? They're like Loch Ness ... there's the occasional ... Read More »