How to Cut a Spaghetti Squash
Cucurbita pepo. Vegetable Squash, Noodle Squash, Vegetable Spaghetti, Mandarin Squash, Vegetable Marrow, or, as most people commonly call it: Spaghetti Squash. Have you ever heard of it? Did you...
Category: Tasty Bites
Time to Inspect Your Pressure Canner
It is the time of year to start thinking about home food preservation projects for the spring and summer. If you plan to use a pressure canner for safely preserving low acid foods like vegetables or...
Goal-Setting 101
The month of January is associated with new beginnings and opportunities to become a better version of yourself. A large part of manifesting these improvements involves self-awareness and the...
National Soup Month
It may be cold outside, but you can help take the chill out of winter with a warm bowl of your favorite soup to enjoy with your family and friends. January is National Soup Month and is a great time...
Hypertension Management Program (HMP)
January is a time for taking charge of goals and setting new intentions for the coming year. Most have a health-related goal somewhere on their list but struggle to follow through without proper...
Spiced Cider Brined Pork Loin
The apple cider and spices pair well with pork in this great fall recipe! Enjoy! Spiced Cider Brined Pork Loin 3 cups water 3 cups apple cider 3 Tablespoons salt 1 tablespoon black peppercorns 1...
Holiday Activity Challenge: Family Edition
Festive seasons mean lots of indulgent treats that are not the best for our health. We may also spend more time sedentary after celebrations involving heavy meals or drinks. To counteract extra...
Pickle Steak Stew (aka Lazy Beef Rouladen)
Traditional beef rouladen is a German dish in which thinly sliced beef is wrapped around varying vegetables and then cooked until tender. When I was in high school, my mom and I found a recipe for...
The Lurking Dangers of Leftovers
The holiday season is quickly approaching, and it will likely look slightly different this year. There may be fewer people at the dinner table and on the backyard football team due to gathering...
Healthy Lifestyle During the Holidays!
Start by considering what healthy eating means and what eating patterns are like for you during ‘non-holiday’ times. Referring to basics – use MyPlate to guide balancing and choosing from food...
Turkey Roasting Tips
It’s turkey time! Thanksgiving is my most favorite holiday for cooking. Thanksgiving isn’t quite Thanksgiving for me without having the joy of all the food preparation. I like to plan a...
Giving Thanks Can be Good for You
During the holiday season, we have high expectations for a time of joy and connection with others. What happens when these expectations are not met? Unpleasant feelings can settle in and leave you...