If you’re looking for some healthy breakfast ideas, you’ve probably come across nonfat yogurt and granola as an idea. But, beware! Many of these “healthy” granolas are really just crushed up cookies. Their sugar content is so high, you might as well have a croissant or donut for breakfast. Learn to make your own granola for the week so you can control your sugar intake. … Continue reading Less Sweet Homemade Granola
The love of beer transformed our civilization… Around 3,000 B.C.E ancient Egyptians learned to domesticate wheat and barley. And this allowed for civilization to transition from living as nomads to living a fixed lifestyle. But why did the ancient Egyptians learn to harvest these crops? The arguments around this topic center around two options: beer and bread. Large scale breweries located next to pyramids actually … Continue reading Beer, Bread, and Money
First, a thanks to Sally’s Baking addiction. This is her recipe. I just wanted to share the recipe with you and some pictures of the lovely muffins it produced. So far, my favorite healthy blueberry muffin recipe. Go to her recipe for the full recipe, she’s a great baker! https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/blueberry-oatmeal-muffins/ My version of the recipe is below. Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins Prep time: 40 minutes Cook … Continue reading Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins
Always wondering how to one-up your meals? How to make them a little more nutritious? I write this because sometimes I just want to wake up and make an old-fashioned muffin or pancake recipe, with good ol’ white flour. Every once in a while it’s okay. . . at least I think. But, even better, what if there is a super easy way to add … Continue reading The Secret to Add Instant Whole Grain to Processed Foods
Farro Spring Salad with Simple Roasted Chicken There’s no better way to highlight the spring harvest then a fresh salad. This salad is full of carrot, asparagus, herbs, lemon and farro, or wheat berry, to give it a little more body. Farro is a whole grain so its a great source of fiber and complex carbohydrates. Serve this at your Easter brunch or lunch as … Continue reading Farro Spring Salad
