by Melissa Wogahn | Apr 27, 2012 | Cookbook Cafe
Let’s have dessert for breakfast! For an inside look on what goes on in the world of breakfast cereal, food manufacturers, government guidelines and our children’s health, read this article. My oh my. It may have you think twice before putting that box in your...
by Melissa Wogahn | Jun 28, 2011 | Cookbook Cafe
Let’s make granola! 6-7 cups rolled oats 2 cups assorted nuts* 1/2 cup canola oil 1/2 cup honey pinch Kosher salt Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix oats, nuts and salt together in large bowl. In separate bowl, add oil, then, using same measuring cup, add honey. ...
by Melissa Wogahn | Jun 24, 2011 | Cookbook Cafe, Research & News
The potato is standing up for itself. In light of the big news of the potato making us fat (see yesterday’s post), here is a nugget of a story to enlighten us even further. Chris Voigt, executive director of Washington state’s Potato Commission, has the...
by Melissa Wogahn | Jun 23, 2011 | Cookbook Cafe, Research & News
Researchers from the Harvard Medical School and the Harvard School of Public Health found that potatoes and sugar sweetened drinks are strongly associated with weight gain while yogurt, nuts and fruit are associated with weight loss. Poor potatoes. They get such a...
by Melissa Wogahn | Jun 1, 2011 | Cookbook Cafe, Research & News
Sister has a secret. Sister loves chocolate milk. Yup. The sweet, smooth, silky goodness conjures up all sorts of wonderful feelings. But Sister has never been one to tout the health benefits of this nectar of the gods. Until now. That’s right. HEALTH...