Food for Thought

Roasting frozen vegetables is as 1, 2, 3!  1)Toss your favorite frozen vegetables with your preferred seasoning 2) Line baking sheets with parchment paper before spreading out seasoned vegetables 3) Bake while frozen at 375°-425° for 20 minutes or  until desired...

I suggest using foodhero.org to find some delicious, easy to follow specific soup recipes. Maybe you're like me, and just like to throw together what I have with a general idea of how to do it. If that's you, or you want to be adventurous and give it a whirl. Here's...

Hydration is important to health - EVEN IN THE WINTER! We seem to forget that we need to drink water in the winter, air from furnaces often dehydrate us without us realizing. 10 Reasons Hydration is Important Improved brain performance Even mild dehydration—as little...

It's time to get out the chili pot or the slow cooker and make some chili. If you make a big enough pot, you can use leftovers over the days following. Below is a simple, hearty, satisfying chili recipe that is easy to customize. Base Chili Ingredients ½...

Starting out 2025, we’d like to take a moment to reflect on our wishes (and maybe to-do list) for the new year. Building on our successes in 2024, we have three main goals this year: Grow our team. After almost 18 months of piloting our program, there’s certainly a...

BANANA Mashed bananas are a great substitute for oil in baking recipes, as they keep the same moist texture while adding natural sweetness.  Bananas have a lower fat content and are a good source of potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C and dietary fiber. How to substitute...

FLOURS White/ All-Purpose flour is stripped of most of its nutritional value and can spike blood sugar levels  Alternative flours are packed with fiber, vitamins and minerals and protein. Almond Flour: Low-carb and gluten-free option - adds protein and healthy fats to...

GREEK YOGURT As a sour cream substitute, Greek yogurt has fewer calories and contains more protein and probiotics, which can help support a healthy digestive system. How to substitute for sour cream: Replace 1 cup of sour cream in a recipe, you will use 1 cup of plain...