A recent trip to Turkey boasted markets overflowing with the most beautiful arrangements of fruits, spices and nuts. We couldn’t seem to eat enough of them. Ironically, most everything can be found in the states. However, our favorites abroad were the insanely fresh Turkish delights in all colors and flavors as well as the variety of creamy spreads, from Hummus to Hazelnuts. While we continue to eat our Turkish delights sparingly, we love to incorporate our hazelnut spread on everything from sliced strawberries and apples to crepes and … [Read more...]
Sweet Potato Apple Soup
November 19, 2015 By Leave a Comment
As we're inching closer to the Thanksgiving holiday, my shelves and fridge are getting stocked with traditional Thanksgiving ingredients. There are myriad recipes choices for your turkey day table, but, make sure not to overlook perhaps the simplest and healthiest dish of them all, SOUP. I'm so happy that our resident NY soup expert, Seriously Soupy, has shared with us one of her latest fall creations: Sweet Potato Apple Soup. Want to make your supper a little kinder to your waistline? Perhaps you substitute your Sweet Potato Casserole … [Read more...]
A Health(ier) #Thanksgiving
November 18, 2015 By Leave a Comment
As you begin to plan and prepare for your holiday meals this year, I always consult the helpful tips from the Environmental Working Group. With so much confusing information on food labels these days, we could all use some help navigating our way through the grocery store. From cranberry sauce to dessert, EWG’s Food Scores database can help you make healthier, greener choices for you and your family this Thanksgiving. Are you concerned about pesticides on fruits and veggies? You can EWG’s Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce to avoid … [Read more...]
Fill a Plate this #Thanksgiving w/ No Kid Hungry
November 11, 2015 By Leave a Comment
As a blog ambassador for No Kid Hungry, it's imperative that I make you aware of a very important campaign happening RIGHT NOW. Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign is committed to ending childhood hunger in America by connecting kids in need with nutritious food and teaching families how to cook healthy, affordable meals. Doesn't every parent want to give their children what they need to be happy, grow and thrive. Can you imagine what it would be like if you couldn't give them what they needed? Sadly, that's the case for 1 in 5 … [Read more...]
