Chocolate Nut Clusters
1 cup bittersweet (at least 70% cacao) chocolate, chopped or wafers 1 cup raw almonds ...
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Rice Substitutes and Recipes
While rice is a staple food item around the world, there may be those occasions when a substitute is in order. Whether you’re looking to have more variety, increase your protein, or decrease carbohydrate intake, there are a number of other options. Riced cauliflower. Not my...
Brown vs. White vs. Wild Rice
Rice is a staple carbohydrate in our house. The big question when I serve rice as an accompaniment to a meal: which variety? White rice actually starts out as brown rice. A milling process removes the rice’s husk, bran, and germ, making it white. You’ve probably already...
Best Brownies and Bad Berries
First topic: Bad Berries We have some trees in our yard that currently produce small, purple, inedible berries. They’re a nuisance. The birds eat them. Consequently, our brick patio has lots of evidence that this occurs. During these delightful summer days, I often use our backyard patio as...
The Best Dark Fudgy Brownies
The Best Dark Fudgy Brownies (That happen to be gluten and dairy-free) INGREDIENTS 2/3 cup cacao powder or Dutch-process cocoa 1 ½ cups granulated sugar ¾ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon aluminum-free baking powder 1 cup gluten-free flour (I...
Choose the Tastiest Cantaloupe, Every Time
I stumbled across some Tuscan-Style Extra Sweet Cantaloupes this week, and they certainly live up to their name. They are produced by Dulcinea Farms which focuses on providing reliably great-tasting fruit—as opposed to a high yield and long shelf-life. Choosing a delicious melon can be a gamble,...
Mr. Corn Comes Home to Indiana
Here in Indiana, it’s corn season. The best and sweetest makes its appearance now through August. Along with the corn season came my cousin, Mr. Corn (aka Roger) from Florida. He and his wife had tickets to a Sox game, however I know he really...
Getting Creative with Blueberries
Welcome to blueberry season and all the deliciousness that comes with it. This fruit is very versatile, as it can be eaten fresh, frozen, added to a variety of baked goods, and made into juice, jams, and jellies. They offer a variety of health benefits and are...
What’s the Best Diet for You?
There are many options when it comes to eating: keto, paleo, vegan, low carb, intermittent fasting, and more. Which one is the best? I don’t endorse only one way of eating, and I’ve worked with people who enjoy a wide range of eating plans. The best diet...