Dilly Cream of Potato Vegetable Soup Recipe Framework
My kids are hit and miss on soup lately, much to my chagrin since I like to serve soup 3-4 times a week in the…
Super Foods
The Healthy Mind Cookbook {REVIEW} – Recipes for Brain Health
Is there someone on your holiday gift list who’s been grumbling about memory problems lately–or someone who seems kind of mopey or nervous? If they…
How Making MORE Healthy Snacks from Scratch Saves me Time {Homemade Granola Recipe}
Homemade granola has become a staple in the Kimball household. We just love healthy granola bars and I love making them. I’ll tell you why.…
Healthy Eating Isn’t Always About Avoiding Junk
Ask not what you can take out of your food, but what your food can put into you. Eating “Healthy” The way I see it,…
Super Foods for Pregnancy {Guest Post}
This is the second in a two-part series of guest post from Donielle of Naturally Knocked Up, where you can always find great advice on…
What Foods to Eat Pre-Conception to Increase Fertility {Guest Post}
During pregnancy, food is a very common topic among pregnant women; either they can’t keep it down, or they can’t get enough! But do you…
Food for Thought: Health Benefits of Cinnamon, Raw Honey, and Dark Chocolate
Well friends, we are on the last week of the Super Foods series! It’s been a good way to organize the ol’ blog for 15…
Food for Thought: Spinach, the Ultimate Super Food’s Health Benefits
Many out there on the Internet are nominating spinach for the grand Super Food prize, calling it the healthiest food of all time. I knew…
How to Use Up That Bag of Spinach Before it Gets Slimy
Spinach is one of those items that, when you want to use fresh, almost always results in some leftovers. A nice big bag or box…
Cabbage Soup with Secret Super Food
Do you know the thrill of creating a recipe from scratch? I can’t tell you how tickled I get when I manage something like this…
Food for Thought: What Makes Oats So Much Healthier Than Other Whole Grains?
Are oats healthy? Oat is one of the healthiest whole grains. What makes oats such a healthy grain? Read on to find out! Oatmeal Whole…
Food for Thought: Power-Packed Omega-3 Fats in Salmon and Flax
Last week we focused on Super Foods with monounsaturated fat, and this week we’re going to learn about two Super Foods that are stars in…
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…
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…
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…
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,…