Blackberry jam has always been my favorite. But up until now I have always purchased it from the grocery store. Not anymore though, since I prefer to avoid all of that refined sugar in my diet, I make it myself. Homemade jams are easy to make, especially freezer jams -- and now that I've found Pomona's Universal Pectin I … [Read more...]
Archives for 2011
Cheesy “Leftover Pasta” Frittata
This frittata is easy to prepare -- making it a perfect meal to throw together on a last minute notice. Great for surprise guests or just when you need a fast, delicious, nutritious meal for breakfast, brunch-lunch, or even dinner! Feel free to use your favorite vegetables, cheese(s), and herbs/spices in this dish as … [Read more...]
Chocolate Hazelnut Butter-Spread
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Chocolate hazelnut spread is easy to make at home and tastes far better than the common store-bought variety (Nutella®). What's more is that you can avoid the excess sugar and other ingredients that you don't need. Let's take a look at those ingredients, found on the Nutella® website -- sugar, palm oil, hazelnuts, cocoa, … [Read more...]
Creamy Salmon & Veggie Pasta Dinner
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This delicious meal is quick and easy to prepare, making it perfect for those occasions when you want to make a good dinner for your family but are strapped for time. It's filled with lots of veggies in a scrumptious creamy sauce that even picky eaters will want to gobble up. One family member that is not so fond of salmon … [Read more...]
Germinated (Sprouted) Brown Rice
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Brown Rice can be a nourishing food in your diet. But like all grains it contains Phytic Acid which blocks your absorption of those great nutrients. Soaking the brown rice alone is not enough to make these nutrients available. The rice must be germinated (sprouted) in order to get the most out of it. It is said that … [Read more...]
