Olive Oil Primer: How to Buy, Use, and Store and Some Precautions
Putting together the post on monounsaturated fats for you all really underlined the vast wealth of information (and confusion) about olive oil. It’s a Super…
Research
If you love reading academic research and the science behind what you eat, this is the section for you. Join us as we try to understand how our bodies, earth, and food work and the causes of disease.
Homemade Guacamole Recipe
Only three ingredients! No need to buy processed guacamole with questionable ingredients and preservatives when you can DIY at home. Pair it with my homemade…
Monday Mission: Search Out Trans Fats
The FDA actually FINALLY made a final call regarding trans fat in Sept 2017: FDA update from 9/29/17 FDA update from 2015 – “trans fat” has officially been…
Cheaper than a Visit to the Doctor’s: Garlic Soup
Our family was so healthy this winter, I just praise God for all the sicknesses we missed out on as friends and family around us…
Honey, We’re Having a Crudite Platter Tonight!
…Or, I’m too lazy to cook the vegetables, but doesn’t that sound sophisticated?! I first saw the word “crudite platter ” while playing Catch Phrase…
10 Tips to Avoiding Using the Microwave
Our world is pretty dependent upon microwaves! When I started questioning the safety of my microwave, I thought I’d never be able to do what…
Recipe Connection: Green Smoothie with Kale
It seems green smoothies are all the rage in the blogosphere right now. So much so that I almost hate to post about them; I’m…
Try This Cauliflower Trick Instead of Mashed Potatoes
You know I’m not big into the “low-carb” movement (see here for more), but if you have a family member with diabetes or simply want…
The Health Benefits of Cruciferous Vegetables
Let’s explore a family of vegetables called the cruciferous vegetables. They’re super healthy for you, but you need to know something about goitrogens and oxalates…
Mind the Microwave Challenge & My Research
Microwave use is the first truly controversial subject we tackled here at Kitchen Stewardship®. I told you in this post that I’m starting with the…
Happy Uses for Tomatoes
Most families already eat a lot of tomatoes – we all eat pizza, spaghetti sauce, and probably often use canned tomatoes in recipes like chili…
Kids in the Kitchen: Potato Salad “With Help”
Nothing says summer to me like grilled hamburgers and homemade potato salad. It remains one of my favorite dishes that I could eat for breakfast,…
Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits of Eating Eggs
My family just loves eggs. Sunny-side up, poached, deviled, and a favorite, scrambled eggs. You name it. We can’t seem to get enough eggs around here. We aim…
How to Make The Best Scrambled Eggs Ever
How do people make time for nourishing foods for breakfast, amid all the hustle and bustle of mornings and getting out the door? These are…
Monday Mission: Homemade Yogurt, the Easy Way
It might sound scary, but making homemade yogurt is quite simple! I’ll give you step-by-step instructions and a yogurt troubleshooting guide to make sure you…
Homemade Refried Beans Recipe
Easy, economical, and great tasting, making your own homemade refried beans also adds nutrition to your plate for a great Mexican meal. Add some homemade…
Food for Thought: Nutritional Benefits of Beans and Legumes
For a while when I first started Kitchen Stewardship®, I may have been known as a beany gal. I had lots to say about beans,…
Food for Thought: Health and Nutrition of Traditional Homemade Chicken Broth/Stock
The more I learn about the many ways a good broth/stock can improve my health, the more excited I am to share this information with…
Tuscan Bean Soup Recipe
This Tuscan Bean Soup recipe is as nourishing as it is frugal. Healthy food doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg, and you…