Breakfast Cereal–A Healthy Start?

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...

Delicious

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. ...

Potatoes Have Their Say

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...

Scrumptious-ness

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...