Due to the invention of canned foods in the early 1800’s our ability to store food for long periods of time has dramatically increased. (I am always amused every time I remember the can opener wasn’t invented until approximately 50 years after the invention of the can — I discovered this while researching my book […]
Continue ReadingHere we are at the end of January. If you’re one of those people who made a New Year’s resolution, or goal, to “lose weight” or “give up sweets” chances are high that you’re either struggling right now or you’ve given up completely. As I’ve talked about before, this is in part a matter of […]
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When it comes to food labeling there is currently a lot of media attention to GMO issues and whether or not GMO foods should be labeled. So far legislative challenges have either failed or been so severely curtailed as to be very difficult to achieve. Consumers are very outspoken about their desire for GMO labeling […]
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The comfort of pot pie One of my favorite meals is pot pie. When the weather gets cold and wintry, there is nothing more warming and delicious than a pot pie. It’s also a wonderful convenience dish. Filled with meat and vegetables, it’s a meal in one dish. What’s in the box? For many people pot […]
Continue ReadingWinter is here. For many people that brings an urge to practically hibernate; you just want to stay cozy and warm. Cozy and warm is great, but it doesn’t mean that you can’t stay in shape. Here are five fabulous tips for staying healthy during the winter months. Sleep Smart – A recent study from BYU […]
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It’s that time of year…the time we arbitrarily close the cycle of days that has come before and look forward to a New Year. One filled. one hopes, with promises, joy, and many good things. As I’ve written about before, I’m not much of a one for resolutions, I prefer goals. Each year I do […]
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I have ulcerative colitis (UC). It was diagnosed years ago, after 15 years of a misdiagnosis of IBS. I was finally diagnosed after I had my first ever colonoscopy. In the years since my diagnosis I’ve had five colonoscopies. The fifth one just recently. I’m one of the fortunate ones. I take no daily medications […]
Continue ReadingThanksgiving is a very special time. It’s become one of my favorite holidays. After all, what’s not to like about spending time with people you love, eating your favorite foods, and having a little downtime. Of course shopping for the holiday feast comes to mind as one of those less-than-fun activities. Mostly because the stores […]
Continue ReadingThis article was contributed by my friend Cindi Hall. We’ve known each other since way back when, she was one of my first customers purchasing whole ground flours from me and learning how to use them in her kitchen. Over the years she’s become a great local advocate for healthy eating and avoiding GMOs. I’m […]
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